48v club car voltage/charger issue

sthreatt · 07-15-2023, 02:51 PM

As long as the charger is charging the batteries at the proper rate ( read the battery pack while the charger is running ) I wouldn't worry about it. It is common and in my view expected that you won't get full pack voltage when reading through the OBC. I never have. Try reading some other carts at the charge receptacle pins and I think you'll find the same thing.

OYSIFLY · 07-15-2023, 05:23 PM

UPDATE:

I tried another charger and it charges just fine.

So, I need to fix my current charger. I see the post on a rectifier kit but this is my first rodeo. Is there anyone that can point me in the right direction on the parts for my charger? Rectifier kit I am assuming?

Volt_Ampere · 07-15-2023, 05:30 PM

Do you know how to ohm out a rectifier? It's a couple of big diodes. It is by far the most likely element to fail in those chargers. The transformers are pretty much bullet proof. If you are sure it's the charger then I would either get a replacement rectifier assembly or look for a used charger online. Many of those end up on the used market because folks convert to Lithium or convert to a "smart" charger because their OBC failed.

OYSIFLY · 07-15-2023, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volt_Ampere

Do you know how to ohm out a rectifier? It's a couple of big diodes. It is by far the most likely element to fail in those chargers. The transformers are pretty much bullet proof. If you are sure it's the charger then I would either get a replacement rectifier assembly or look for a used charger online. Many of those end up on the used market because folks convert to Lithium or convert to a "smart" charger because their OBC failed.

Thank you! I’ll order a rectifier and replace just to try. If that fails I will find another charger. Thank you for your time and expertise- it really helps us new guys understand these carts.

Volt_Ampere · 07-15-2023, 05:50 PM

Let us know how it works out! This forum is here to help! The more complete info we have here, the better it is for the next guy.

Beerman24 · 07-15-2023, 06:55 PM

If it’s Powerdrive 2 then this is the kit

https://www.revolutiongolfcars.com/p...d2-model-22110

07-15-2023, 02:51 PM	#11
sthreatt Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Central South Carolina Posts: 1,002	Re: 48v club car voltage/charger issue As long as the charger is charging the batteries at the proper rate ( read the battery pack while the charger is running ) I wouldn't worry about it. It is common and in my view expected that you won't get full pack voltage when reading through the OBC. I never have. Try reading some other carts at the charge receptacle pins and I think you'll find the same thing.

07-15-2023, 05:23 PM	#12
OYSIFLY Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 28	Re: 48v club car voltage/charger issue UPDATE: I tried another charger and it charges just fine. So, I need to fix my current charger. I see the post on a rectifier kit but this is my first rodeo. Is there anyone that can point me in the right direction on the parts for my charger? Rectifier kit I am assuming?
OYSIFLY Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 28

07-15-2023, 05:30 PM	#13
Volt_Ampere Gone Wild Join Date: May 2012 Location: Rio Verde, Az Posts: 7,686	Re: 48v club car voltage/charger issue Do you know how to ohm out a rectifier? It's a couple of big diodes. It is by far the most likely element to fail in those chargers. The transformers are pretty much bullet proof. If you are sure it's the charger then I would either get a replacement rectifier assembly or look for a used charger online. Many of those end up on the used market because folks convert to Lithium or convert to a "smart" charger because their OBC failed.

07-15-2023, 05:50 PM	#15
Volt_Ampere Gone Wild Join Date: May 2012 Location: Rio Verde, Az Posts: 7,686	Re: 48v club car voltage/charger issue Let us know how it works out! This forum is here to help! The more complete info we have here, the better it is for the next guy.

07-15-2023, 06:55 PM	#16
Beerman24 Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Stuart, FL Posts: 433	48v club car voltage/charger issue If it’s Powerdrive 2 then this is the kit https://www.revolutiongolfcars.com/p...d2-model-22110

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