radio issue

juleshockey6 · 11-17-2011, 12:45 PM

hey guys....i got a new fuse for my radio.....but i had to buy a new battery(used) which the radio is connected to because one cracked....now when i push the pedal ..the radio turns off....you guys think i should switch the batteries from the left to the right? or would that not do anything

Spawn · 11-17-2011, 04:04 PM

We need pictures of you cart. you have something going on that is not connected right.

Legendary Golf Carts · 11-17-2011, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by juleshockey6

hey guys....i got a new fuse for my radio.....but i had to buy a new battery(used) which the radio is connected to because one cracked....now when i push the pedal ..the radio turns off....you guys think i should switch the batteries from the left to the right? or would that not do anything

Is the radio hooked up to one battery? If so, I cant believe it turned on in the first place.

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...dio-broke.html

I still think you might need new batts and a reducer. What kind of budget do you have for this project?

juleshockey6 · 11-17-2011, 09:19 PM

ill post a pic

juleshockey6 · 11-17-2011, 09:43 PM

juleshockey6 · 11-17-2011, 09:43 PM

the trojan is the older one

Spawn · 11-17-2011, 10:39 PM

You have a lot of spliced wires which I am sure is a big portion of your problem.

Look at how large the RED wire is on the right side of the fuse holder. Then look how small it gets going to the Blue Butt connector then it turns black and gets even smaller. It should be a good 12-14 gauge wire to the accessories it is powering. IE the Lights and Radio. You have what looks like bare wire coming off of Spade Connectors and a bunch of Blue butt connectors. All that needs to be redone in my opinion and I bet the cart would be easier to trouble shoot. It looks like someone just hacked it up with some dyke's or sniper's and pieced it all back together. Wire doesn't like moisture and it should be done with Heat Shrink connectors or use liquid electrical tape to seal stuff up after you clean it up. You should never have 3 splices in a 10 inch section of wire. One maybe but not 2 or 3.

I am sorry if it comes off preachy but you have allot of work to do before worrying about the radio IMHO.

juleshockey6 · 11-18-2011, 11:29 AM

what is this(the radio pull switch like the headlights) yes that is a positive terminal....yes its a negitive post..you have them right... and yes it is going from a positive to a negitive

Spawn · 11-18-2011, 01:11 PM

So have you put a volt meter on that white wire to see if you have 12 volts when the switch is pulled. Your batteries are connected right for 12 volts. Don't have anything going to the F/R switch that runs lights or Radio and make sure those 2 black wires off the ground go to the lights and radio. Don't use the frame as a ground like you would with a car.

Clean up all those splices and you should be in good shape barring some bad switch. The digital multi tester is your best friend with an electrical cart. If you can get to the back of the radio undo the harness and check your power and ground wire there for 12 volts with the meter as well. If you have power to that point the radio is fried.

Legendary Golf Carts · 11-18-2011, 01:18 PM

Did the "custom builder" do the wiring in it? The wiring isn't very good, and if the radio is shutting down the batteries might be bad. please answer these questions so we can try to find out whats wrong.
How often is it charged?
Do you let the batteries run out of charge?
Do you fill the with distilled water?
How old are they?
Do you clean the connections of corrosion?

11-17-2011, 12:45 PM	#1
juleshockey6 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 66	radio issue hey guys....i got a new fuse for my radio.....but i had to buy a new battery(used) which the radio is connected to because one cracked....now when i push the pedal ..the radio turns off....you guys think i should switch the batteries from the left to the right? or would that not do anything
juleshockey6 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 66

11-17-2011, 04:04 PM	#2
Spawn Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Jax FL Posts: 598	Re: radio issue We need pictures of you cart. you have something going on that is not connected right.

11-17-2011, 09:19 PM	#4
juleshockey6 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 66	Re: radio issue ill post a pic
juleshockey6 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 66

11-17-2011, 09:43 PM	#6
juleshockey6 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 66	Re: radio issue the trojan is the older one
juleshockey6 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 66

11-17-2011, 10:39 PM	#7
Spawn Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Jax FL Posts: 598	Re: radio issue You have a lot of spliced wires which I am sure is a big portion of your problem. Look at how large the RED wire is on the right side of the fuse holder. Then look how small it gets going to the Blue Butt connector then it turns black and gets even smaller. It should be a good 12-14 gauge wire to the accessories it is powering. IE the Lights and Radio. You have what looks like bare wire coming off of Spade Connectors and a bunch of Blue butt connectors. All that needs to be redone in my opinion and I bet the cart would be easier to trouble shoot. It looks like someone just hacked it up with some dyke's or sniper's and pieced it all back together. Wire doesn't like moisture and it should be done with Heat Shrink connectors or use liquid electrical tape to seal stuff up after you clean it up. You should never have 3 splices in a 10 inch section of wire. One maybe but not 2 or 3. I am sorry if it comes off preachy but you have allot of work to do before worrying about the radio IMHO.

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11-18-2011, 11:29 AM	#8
juleshockey6 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 66	Re: radio issue what is this(the radio pull switch like the headlights) yes that is a positive terminal....yes its a negitive post..you have them right... and yes it is going from a positive to a negitive
juleshockey6 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 66

11-18-2011, 01:11 PM	#9
Spawn Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Jax FL Posts: 598	Re: radio issue So have you put a volt meter on that white wire to see if you have 12 volts when the switch is pulled. Your batteries are connected right for 12 volts. Don't have anything going to the F/R switch that runs lights or Radio and make sure those 2 black wires off the ground go to the lights and radio. Don't use the frame as a ground like you would with a car. Clean up all those splices and you should be in good shape barring some bad switch. The digital multi tester is your best friend with an electrical cart. If you can get to the back of the radio undo the harness and check your power and ground wire there for 12 volts with the meter as well. If you have power to that point the radio is fried.

11-18-2011, 01:18 PM	#10
Legendary Golf Carts Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 341	Re: radio issue Did the "custom builder" do the wiring in it? The wiring isn't very good, and if the radio is shutting down the batteries might be bad. please answer these questions so we can try to find out whats wrong. How often is it charged? Do you let the batteries run out of charge? Do you fill the with distilled water? How old are they? Do you clean the connections of corrosion?

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