88 ezgo charging problem

outlaw911

Battery not charging while running what do I test for and voltage regulator can I use and automotive one if so what would it fit Thanks

BGW

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Dave Box

Here is the procedure, before you start make sure that the ground points on the frame and very clean and tight this is the main cause of all problems. In addition there must be a strap between the ground point on the frame and the engine block. If this checks out then :-

1) Check for loose, broken wiring, using a use a fully charged battery, taking note of battery voltage.
2) Raise rear of cart and attach a volt meter between the regulator's red and black wires.
3) Start engine and run at mid speed, making note of the meter reading.
4) Reading should be between 14 to 16 volts.
5) If no rise in voltage, disconnect green wire from starter/gen. and temporarily ground to frame.
6) If voltage rises within specs, replace voltage regulator.
7) If reading is above specs in step 4 check for a grounded green wire from the starter/gen.

When you remove the green DF wire from the starter use a thin wrench under the wire to stop the stud spinning.

Dave

outlaw911

Thanks I will check it out tonight I have the battery charging now

outlaw911

Ok it's charging now I think I am going to put another battery in for the lights and the radio worked fine durning the day but running the lights and stuff at night and making short trips I guess just killed it might try a motorcycle battery or just put a bigger battery in

racin161

I'm using a regular car battery and it works great. As always make sure all grounds are clean and secure.