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01-01-2012, 09:27 AM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Houston
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Batteries Installed Backward
Friend of mine installed new batteries in his EZ GO (36 volt), put them in backwards, resulting in a reverse polarity hookup. For some unknown reason he then plugged in the charger and subsequently unplugged it when sparks flew. Batteries and hookups are now installed correctly, but cart is a "no go". Any ideas, did he fry the controller or is it fused to prevent such from happening.
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01-01-2012, 09:28 AM | #2 |
Just one day at a time
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: South TX
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Re: Batteries Installed Backward
We need to identify your cart first, does it have a handle for the fnr by your leg or a switch on the dash for your fnr?
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01-01-2012, 09:32 AM | #3 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Houston
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Re: Batteries Installed Backward
It has a rocker switch on dash. Getting good voltage out of all batteries plus good total voltage number. I put switch in "tow" postion when I redid his battery setup, and then back to "run" after the re-install.
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01-01-2012, 09:35 AM | #4 |
Happy Carting
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Southern California
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Re: Batteries Installed Backward
It's likely he fried the controller but, you should first check the reed switch at the charger receptacle and the micro switch in the peddle box. They may be fried preventing the solenoid from closing.
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01-01-2012, 11:43 AM | #5 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Houston
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Re: Batteries Installed Backward
Correct on all counts. Thanx!
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01-01-2012, 12:31 PM | #6 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Houston, TX
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Re: Batteries Installed Backward
Where in Houston do you stay? I could possibly come have a look for you
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