Ezgo won't do anything after replacing batteries

usbaghdaddy · 03-20-2017, 05:36 PM

Replaced batteries on my ezgo cart. I think it is an 06'. Small arc when putting my negative wire from control to batteries. Finished installing everything and I get nothing. Solenoid doesn't even click. Does anyone have any idea where I need to start troubleshooting what might have happened?

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yamahaguy97 · 03-20-2017, 05:46 PM

Is the car a PDS cart, in other words does it have a tow/run switch on the controller cover? lets start there

usbaghdaddy · 03-20-2017, 06:54 PM

Yes it does

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orangeman6 · 03-20-2017, 07:06 PM

I often get a small arc when I hook up that last cable. It was posted on this board, by knowledgeable guys, that it wasn't a big deal as long as it was small. Sergio posted a way to avoid it: put a light bulb on the post, then touch the cable to the side of the threaded part of the bulb.

Sorry, but I'm not the guy to help you with whatever is wrong with it now. I have a feeling, however, that you're going to be asked to confirm that the cart was in tow when you were changing the batteries.

Good luck.

cgtech · 03-20-2017, 07:13 PM

Does the cart have a energy meter, and if so is it working?

yamahaguy97 · 03-20-2017, 07:27 PM

If the instructions are still on the cover, do the self diagnostic test to see where you stand. I'm assuming since you said it was a little arc you didn't destroy the controller or anything. after you do the test look over all your wiring again. since this issue came up after you changed the batteries it must be something simple I'm guessing.

ORTitan · 03-20-2017, 08:06 PM

Double check the polarity of all your batteries/cable connections. Some times the gremlins like to put one in backwards...

usbaghdaddy · 03-20-2017, 08:26 PM

I went back and checked all my connections and plugs nothing looked burnt. Tightened everything back down and now it works with no problems. Thanks for all the help. I think I had to walk away for a while then go back and start from square one and double check everything. Happens sometimes.

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yamahaguy97 · 03-20-2017, 09:41 PM

yeah, all it takes sometimes is a single terminal being slightly loose and it stops the whole operation

03-20-2017, 05:36 PM	#1
usbaghdaddy Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 3	Ezgo won't do anything after replacing batteries Replaced batteries on my ezgo cart. I think it is an 06'. Small arc when putting my negative wire from control to batteries. Finished installing everything and I get nothing. Solenoid doesn't even click. Does anyone have any idea where I need to start troubleshooting what might have happened? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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03-20-2017, 05:46 PM	#2
yamahaguy97 Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: FL Posts: 1,067	Re: Ezgo won't do anything after replacing batteries Is the car a PDS cart, in other words does it have a tow/run switch on the controller cover? lets start there

03-20-2017, 06:54 PM	#3
usbaghdaddy Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 3	Re: Ezgo won't do anything after replacing batteries Yes it does Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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03-20-2017, 07:06 PM	#4
orangeman6 Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,300	Re: Ezgo won't do anything after replacing batteries I often get a small arc when I hook up that last cable. It was posted on this board, by knowledgeable guys, that it wasn't a big deal as long as it was small. Sergio posted a way to avoid it: put a light bulb on the post, then touch the cable to the side of the threaded part of the bulb. Sorry, but I'm not the guy to help you with whatever is wrong with it now. I have a feeling, however, that you're going to be asked to confirm that the cart was in tow when you were changing the batteries. Good luck.

03-20-2017, 07:13 PM	#5
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: Ezgo won't do anything after replacing batteries Does the cart have a energy meter, and if so is it working?

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03-20-2017, 07:27 PM	#6
yamahaguy97 Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: FL Posts: 1,067	Re: Ezgo won't do anything after replacing batteries If the instructions are still on the cover, do the self diagnostic test to see where you stand. I'm assuming since you said it was a little arc you didn't destroy the controller or anything. after you do the test look over all your wiring again. since this issue came up after you changed the batteries it must be something simple I'm guessing.

03-20-2017, 08:06 PM	#7
ORTitan Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 230	Re: Ezgo won't do anything after replacing batteries Double check the polarity of all your batteries/cable connections. Some times the gremlins like to put one in backwards...

03-20-2017, 08:26 PM	#8
usbaghdaddy Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 3	Re: Ezgo won't do anything after replacing batteries I went back and checked all my connections and plugs nothing looked burnt. Tightened everything back down and now it works with no problems. Thanks for all the help. I think I had to walk away for a while then go back and start from square one and double check everything. Happens sometimes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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03-20-2017, 09:41 PM	#9
yamahaguy97 Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: FL Posts: 1,067	Re: Ezgo won't do anything after replacing batteries yeah, all it takes sometimes is a single terminal being slightly loose and it stops the whole operation

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