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Not Yet Wild
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![]() Hi,
Does anyone know what the difference is between a regular F/R switch and the heavy duty F/R switch? I have a 48V 2000 CC Electric DS that we use the heck out of and we've had many problems. I bought it used about 3-4 years ago and maintaining it has been costly. Just put a set of batteries in for $500, whew. The forward copper bar on the F/R switch was sunk in and had the plastic melted around it and the underneath looked somewhat melted too. I've noticed that the large cables (blue and red) were sometimes warm to touch but didn't know what that meant. These cables go to the motor. The connectors and cables seem to be in good condition. I'm wondering if I should get the heavy duty F/R switch but didn't know if it's a match to the regular one that I have now with the micro switches on top and all. Does anyone have any info to share? Thanks very much in advance. John and Melisa |
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Happy Carting
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![]() Where are you looking at it? If it is from one of our sponsors I am sure it is the right part
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Gone Wild
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![]() Excessive heat is usually a sign of resistance somewhere in the cable, or in the connection. It is very possible that the cables look good but are internally corroded. This happened to me and it actually blew the top post off of a battery
![]() I don't think that it is necessary to upgraded the F/R switch. It is more important that you get the correct F/R switch for your cart, and then check or change all of the cables in question. If you're not sure of the cable condition, change them all. Now's a good time to go to 4 gauge cables if they are 6 gauge. ![]() |
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#4 |
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![]() Also, many of the site sponsors carry complete 4 gauge cable kits for your cart.
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#5 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jul 2009
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![]() Thank all of you for responding. I have ordered the regular F/R switch for my cart and the 4 gauge cable kit. That should take care of the heat problems and just get all the cables replaced and new so I won't have to worry about anyof the rest. I guess this may also give the cart a little boost in power hopefully too.
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![]() Let us know the results!:
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just leave me alone
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and if you are replacing F/R then go with the heavier one it could prevent problems later on. A ? where in the world did you find 6 x 8Volt batteries for only $500, thats a deal , what type ? |
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Happy Carting
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![]() The stock F&R from CC is pretty stout... Maintain clean and tight connections ... you shouldn't have any more trouble.
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just leave me alone
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![]() I still disagree with stock, when something fails replace with the best, kinda like #6 to # 4's or putting stock controller back in after a failure.
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