Routing 2 AWG Cables

[kendeiss]

I have a 2000 1/2 Club Car DS. Installed new 2AWG today I did not route Neg cable through the hole in the yellow plastic where the the OEM cable was routed. I am concerned that may effect the OBC ?

[teecro]

Originally Posted by kendeiss

I have a 2000 1/2 Club Car DS. Installed new 2AWG today I did not route Neg cable through the hole in the yellow plastic where the the OEM cable was routed. I am concerned that may effect the OBC ?

It will... If you can't fit the cable through the hole you NEED to use a pass-through bolt such as one made from a 5/16" Brass Toilet Bowl Bolt. Without the cable passing through the hole the OBC can not figure out how much energy was used and thus will start short charging your batteries...

[kendeiss]

I may be able to pass the cable through the hole if I remove the terminal! I do not understand the use of the brass bolt. Would appreciate more detail.
Thanks for your prompt reply and info
Ken

[tag50]

Here you go---

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...-stud-kit.html


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[Muddog]

I would not recommend using or charging cart til you get your OBC back online.

[kendeiss]

For now I am going to reinstall the 6AWG negative . Then learn how to install the stud. I would think you need to insulate both ends of the stud with rubber or nylon washers?

[teecro]

Originally Posted by kendeiss

I may be able to pass the cable through the hole if I remove the terminal!

This is how I was able to pass 2 gauge through the OBC donut, plus slightly enlarging the hole which I do not recommend to anyone as it can cause the OBC to fail if you get the hole too big... I simply soldered the end on under the cart...

If you go the bolt route you can indeed insulate its length and use a rubber or plastic flat washer on each end to help stabilize and protect it...

[Sergio]

Just make sure You only have the 6ga cable in that case, disconnect the 2ga gauge.

Here is another picture of the assembly you need:

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/attac...g-obc-stud.jpg

Lowes carries the US-brass bolts and all of the other parts in their "bolt/nuts specialty aisle" , some toilet flange bolts are only plated, not true brass alloy.

I used a battery boot on mine to isolate the end of the stud:

[kendeiss]

Thanks for the picture just what I was thinking!
Will I be Ok for a week or so limited usage reinstall just Neg with the oem 6Awg leaving 2 Awg on Pos and the jumpers?

[Sergio]

You can do full usage, that small section of 6ga will not cause any performance issues at all.