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Old 08-28-2011, 11:07 PM   #1
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Default I Eat Batteries!

To whomever can help:
I've started throwing parts at the problem, and while some may have helped, the problem remains:

My EZGO ST Express blows right through starter batteries in less than a day!

I pulled the fuses on all of the accessories.

I put in a new starter/generator.

I put in a new voltage regulator.

I changed out the negative battery terminal.

What's left?
Change the key switch?
Change Starter solenoid?

I just can't figure this one. I'm about to pull all of the wires on it, and just re-do them 1 by 1~!

If anyone can tell me where to measure for a drain/short, let me know where to start.

Thanks in advance, Everyone!
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Old 08-29-2011, 03:10 AM   #2
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Default Re: I Eat Batteries!

Welcome to the site. Do you own or have access to a Fluke meter?
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Old 08-29-2011, 10:58 PM   #3
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Default Re: I Eat Batteries!

your problem sounds like its the solenoid. You will need a multi-meter. Turn ignition off,make sure you have a charged battery. Select dc volts on meter with a range of 20 or higher. Place the black lead on the neg.(-) of batt. Touch the pos lead on each the large terminals of the solenoid, the reading should be 12v on one and 0v on the other. If both read 12v, then the solenoid contacts are closed and thats not right, Now take your pos lead of meter and place on both of the small terminals of solenoid, you should not have any reading on those with the ignition sw.off. If you have a reading then the problem would be the ignition sw or some wire terminated wrong in that circuit.
Normal operation when cart is running, there would be 12-14.5v on both large terminals and 12-13v on one of the small terminals, the other small terminal is ground. These are continous duty solenoids, not like the old ford start auto relay. Sponsors have them.
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Old 08-30-2011, 10:32 AM   #4
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Default Re: I Eat Batteries!

Thank you very much for your replies, folks~
Yes, I do have a fluke meter. And I will go try what you recommended.

Just for kicks....if either of you live out in chicagoland, I will give you an old G9 to come and get it workin' with me :o)
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