Im probably and idiot and need help....

MATTCRUFF · 11-21-2011, 09:35 PM

First off , I am new to the forum and appreciate any help I receive.

I have a 36 volt golf cart I purchased from a used parts dealer where I work. (automobiles, not carts) It was running last year I was told and that the batteries were shot. (they said when they hit the gas the solenoid would click and it didn't move) So I had the brilliant idea of using 3 automobile 12 volt batteries to make sure the motor and all was still good. I ran the 3 batteries in a series to get my 36 volts. When I pressed the accelerator, i had some wires start smoking but didnt melt. It was at the connector between the pedal and the black box. Did I ruin this cart? Was I wrong at assuming 36 volts was 36 volts?

gornoman · 11-21-2011, 09:40 PM

Welcome to BGW!

36v IS 36v, as long as it's wired correctly. This method is fine for testing the viability of a cart, but they don't run long when powered this way. Long enough to prove they work however.

MATTCRUFF · 11-21-2011, 09:43 PM

Thanks, guess there is more wrong with it than just the batteries. I dont even know where to start. Im going to read all the stickys and see what I can find out.

scottyb · 11-21-2011, 09:45 PM

Post the serial #, then ID the drive system. ie: 5 solenoid, resistor coil, or controller cart.
That's a good start.

MATTCRUFF · 11-21-2011, 09:51 PM

When I get to the shop tomorrow I will up load more information all i know as of right now is it is a ez go and its 36v.

I have a simple question I snatched the batteries out so quick I wonder if I had the positive and negative backwards on my 36 volt. I had the positive hooked to the shorter cable closer to the front of the cart and the negative hooked to the longer cable that stretched to the rear of the cart.

scottyb · 11-21-2011, 09:57 PM

Ar both connections on the passenger side far edge of the pack? If so that correct, you are describing a 1994 and up controller TXT cart?

MATTCRUFF · 11-21-2011, 09:59 PM

Yes it says "ez go txt".... and something about Textron company

MATTCRUFF · 11-21-2011, 10:23 PM

This website is awesome and so are you guys. I have already figured out that mine is a txt and NON-DCS. And will know what to try on it tomorrow. Thanks for yalls help!

Coltf1991 · 11-22-2011, 01:28 AM

I have faith in you Matt. Just remember there is no such thing as a dumb question and we are here to help you. So ask away don't be afraid

Let us know what happens?!

And that my friend makes 1600 posts

MATTCRUFF · 12-04-2011, 03:44 PM

I still really havent had a chance to look at the cart. But I did notice on the wiring diagram it showed a resistor going across the larger connectors of the solenoid. Mine was missing this resistor (the company had just replaced the solenoid and when they realized the batteries were dead they put the old one back on obviously they left the resistor off) What would not having this resistor do to the cart? Could this be what caused the heated wires?

11-21-2011, 09:35 PM	#1
MATTCRUFF Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 6	Im probably and idiot and need help.... First off , I am new to the forum and appreciate any help I receive. I have a 36 volt golf cart I purchased from a used parts dealer where I work. (automobiles, not carts) It was running last year I was told and that the batteries were shot. (they said when they hit the gas the solenoid would click and it didn't move) So I had the brilliant idea of using 3 automobile 12 volt batteries to make sure the motor and all was still good. I ran the 3 batteries in a series to get my 36 volts. When I pressed the accelerator, i had some wires start smoking but didnt melt. It was at the connector between the pedal and the black box. Did I ruin this cart? Was I wrong at assuming 36 volts was 36 volts?
MATTCRUFF Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 6

11-21-2011, 09:40 PM	#2
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,291	Re: Im probably and idiot and need help.... Welcome to BGW! 36v IS 36v, as long as it's wired correctly. This method is fine for testing the viability of a cart, but they don't run long when powered this way. Long enough to prove they work however.

11-21-2011, 09:43 PM	#3
MATTCRUFF Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 6	Re: Im probably and idiot and need help.... Thanks, guess there is more wrong with it than just the batteries. I dont even know where to start. Im going to read all the stickys and see what I can find out.
MATTCRUFF Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 6

11-21-2011, 09:45 PM	#4
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: Im probably and idiot and need help.... Post the serial #, then ID the drive system. ie: 5 solenoid, resistor coil, or controller cart. That's a good start.

11-21-2011, 09:51 PM	#5
MATTCRUFF Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 6	Re: Im probably and idiot and need help.... When I get to the shop tomorrow I will up load more information all i know as of right now is it is a ez go and its 36v. I have a simple question I snatched the batteries out so quick I wonder if I had the positive and negative backwards on my 36 volt. I had the positive hooked to the shorter cable closer to the front of the cart and the negative hooked to the longer cable that stretched to the rear of the cart.
MATTCRUFF Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 6

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11-21-2011, 09:57 PM	#6
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: Im probably and idiot and need help.... Ar both connections on the passenger side far edge of the pack? If so that correct, you are describing a 1994 and up controller TXT cart?

11-21-2011, 09:59 PM	#7
MATTCRUFF Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 6	Re: Im probably and idiot and need help.... Yes it says "ez go txt".... and something about Textron company
MATTCRUFF Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 6

11-21-2011, 10:23 PM	#8
MATTCRUFF Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 6	Re: Im probably and idiot and need help.... This website is awesome and so are you guys. I have already figured out that mine is a txt and NON-DCS. And will know what to try on it tomorrow. Thanks for yalls help!
MATTCRUFF Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 6

11-22-2011, 01:28 AM	#9
Coltf1991 Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,901	Re: Im probably and idiot and need help.... I have faith in you Matt. Just remember there is no such thing as a dumb question and we are here to help you. So ask away don't be afraid Let us know what happens?! And that my friend makes 1600 posts

12-04-2011, 03:44 PM	#10
MATTCRUFF Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 6	Re: Im probably and idiot and need help.... I still really havent had a chance to look at the cart. But I did notice on the wiring diagram it showed a resistor going across the larger connectors of the solenoid. Mine was missing this resistor (the company had just replaced the solenoid and when they realized the batteries were dead they put the old one back on obviously they left the resistor off) What would not having this resistor do to the cart? Could this be what caused the heated wires?
MATTCRUFF Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 6

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