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Old 10-30-2013, 11:26 AM   #1
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Default 36v to 12v converter question

I just bought the 30amp converter from Carts Unlimited. I notice in the diagram below it states to hook the remote wire to the ignition. I noticed with the key switch on and cart in drive the wires coming off the ignition switch are putting out 36v.

Does the remote wire need 12v or 36v?

If it is 36v then I will just tap into the green wire coming off the ignition switch.

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Old 10-30-2013, 11:40 AM   #2
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Default Re: 36v to 12v converter question

Remote wire (Yellow) should have pack voltage applied to turn on converter.
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Old 10-30-2013, 11:42 AM   #3
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Default Re: 36v to 12v converter question

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Remote wire (Yellow) should have pack voltage applied to turn on converter.
Thank you Sir!
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Remote wire (Yellow) should have pack voltage applied to turn on converter.
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Old 10-30-2013, 12:53 PM   #5
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Default Re: 36v to 12v converter question

ok....I need some help with the LED switches.

The switch I got states : Earth- (I assume ground)
Load - 12v in from fuse box
Supply - to accessory
Correct?

Keeps blowing fuses when I hook it up that way...
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Default Re: 36v to 12v converter question

Load - to accessory
Supply - 12v in
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Default Re: 36v to 12v converter question

Well.... That explains the blown fuse.

Thank you sir!
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Old 10-30-2013, 01:03 PM   #8
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ok....I need some help with the LED switches.

The switch I got states : Earth- (I assume ground)
Load - 12v in from fuse box
Supply - to accessory
Correct?

Keeps blowing fuses when I hook it up that way...


These are lighted switches? that is the reason they need + and - , correct?
Earth is negative. If you are going to switch the + leg to the light then the light will need a separate - also. Everything needs 2 wires + and - to work. Your diagram is incorrect in this area.

Load = the lights +
supply = 12v supply +
The 3rd leg would be your -

Reference this diagram below
I hope this helps
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Old 10-30-2013, 01:53 PM   #9
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These are lighted switches? that is the reason they need + and - , correct?
Earth is negative. If you are going to switch the + leg to the light then the light will need a separate - also. Everything needs 2 wires + and - to work. Your diagram is incorrect in this area.

Load = the lights +
supply = 12v supply +
The 3rd leg would be your -

Reference this diagram below
I hope this helps
Gotcha .... So the lights need to be grounded as well as the switch. The cart came with factory lights. I assume they are grounded somewhere.... Correct? There was a factory fuse panel that ran 1 positive wire off 2 batteries and powered the lights , horn and radio. I replaced the factory panel with the one in the diagram in my initial post. I will be running the same accessories with the addition of some LED lights.
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Old 10-30-2013, 04:28 PM   #10
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Default Re: 36v to 12v converter question

The first most important rule od DC vehicles is nothing is ever - ever! grounded to the frame. Everything is on a 2 wire system. Everything gets a + and a - to work. the solenoid, the lights, the motor. etc.

Redraw your diagram and resubmit
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