Help with EZGO Electric Battery Meter

[gornoman]

Originally Posted by COURTESYCART

i havee seen plenty of bad meters. sounds like since the reset was done and still not reading right, you need a meter. IMO they are all junk, excpet for a few. I like to see V on a gauge, not led lights.

I gotta agree...

[dawg1]

OK, I'll try a new meter. I see some have 2 wires (vs mine likely has 3: +,-,switched). If I get one with 2 wires, would I just hook up the positive lead to the switched wire? Just curious but if that works right why do some have 3 wires? What would be the point in having a 3rd pole for a constant?

Also, how do I get out that meter? I tried thinking there were clips to depress but I can't get anywhere with it. It's now loose but won't come out. I guess I can just rip it out somehow but would like to know what the trick is.

Thanks again.

[kgsc]

To get it out correctly you need to take out the switch plate. Meter has a single post with a "C" type bracket that pinches against the back of the plate. Depending on the meter you get, the plate will have to come out anyway so I would wait till the new one comes in before I did anything..

My 2 cents

[madoc1]

dawg, if your reading on your batts is 37.5, that is only an 80% charge. check this chart. best way to tell your total charge is to leave the charger on till i shuts down or at least overnight, then wait about 12 hrs. then take a reading. if you go to the cartsunlimited site, he has a great volt meter and optional mounting plate that looks great. he is a sponsor.