1984 Club Car DS - Battery Drains

[Dink1099]

Hello

Been awhile since I posted and one problem was fixed but another occurred..

I hired a local golf cart guy who changed out a bad solenoid and microswitches. I ordered a solenoid offline that said it was for the model I have. The main differences between the old one and the new one was:

1) 4 Posts vs 3(Old)
2) Had to add a ground wire
3) 36V vs 12V(old)

Once I added the ground cable, it fired right up. After running great for 3 days, the battery died. I had to charge it and it fired up and ran again for 3 days. Died again, so I changed the battery out even though I knew the old one was still good. Same result.

I am now trying to figure out why my battery is draining. I don't know if the microswitches could be mixed up or if they are universal.

I have attached a picture of the solenoid box. As you will see, there are 3 taped wires. One goes to the micro switch and the other two go to the maintenance post but do nothing.

Any and all ideas are welcome.

Thanks

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[Springbok]

Here's what I have to offer. The 1984-1985 carts had different wiring setup for just those two years. I started making a colored wiring diagram to help out guys who have these model year carts. But there are a few wires that I don't have colors for (they are lettered in the diagram A,B,C,D,E,F,G). Maybe this can answer some questions you may have.

[Dink1099]

Thanks Dude!!

I am probably going to have to rewire it all but still a head scratcher on what is pulling stray voltage to drain the battery..

It is a pretty simple wiring set up..

Do you know if the micro switches are universal that are in the box??

Thanks again.

[Springbok]

I don't know if the microswitches in the box are universal. Maybe?

[Scott quail]

Have you checked your starter generator? What is the resting battery voltage? Should be 12.2 or close to it and with the cart in N and the pedal pressed and cart running, what is the battery voltage? Should be 14.4. If the voltage doesnt come up to 14.4 than you have a charging issue.

[zingerbateman]

I had the same thing happen to my perfectly good battery when I replaced the voltage regulator (bought from golf cart shop) that overcharged and ruined my battery. Replaced both and haven't had a problem since.