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09-25-2019, 09:35 AM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Sep 2019
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Random Brake lights
Recently purchased a 2015 RXV. There cart has new batteries and upgraded light kit with turn signals, horn, etc. The issue I have noticed is that randomly the brake lights will come in for about 10-15 seconds the turn back off. This happens when the cart is off (with or without the charger plugged it).
Since I am a new owner I’m not sure if this is normal or not. I did not install the light kit so I wonder if something is not wired right. Any help is appreciated. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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10-11-2019, 12:51 PM | #2 | |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Sep 2019
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Random Brake lights
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For anyone who is wondering. This issue was solved by replacing the brake switch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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10-11-2019, 09:40 PM | #3 |
Over This Interview Is...
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: AZ
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Re: Random Brake lights
Hmm, doesn't help too much. There are many different light kits available for rxv. The factory EZGO light kit doesn't even use a brake light switch at the pedal. I'm glad they didn't, the factory setup never fails, and it is one way to easily distinguish the factory setup from all the rest.
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10-12-2019, 07:30 PM | #4 |
Resident Curmudgeon
Join Date: Oct 2011
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Re: Random Brake lights
Probably the kind where you screw in one of those garbage 'brake pads' to the brake pedal that connects to the light kit harness via a couple of bullet connectors. Bad at failing closed.
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10-21-2019, 06:41 PM | #5 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Sep 2019
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Re: Random Brake lights
Just seeing these replies. The light kit is aftermarket but does not use the brake pad method as mentioned above. Here is a photo of the part that failed. Replaced under warranty from the shop that sold me the cart. All good now.
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10-22-2019, 06:47 AM | #6 |
Gone Insane
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: TN/NC/GA Tri-state area
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Re: Random Brake lights
That method of activating brake lights is NOT what the RXV uses or should ever use...
Since the braking of an RXV is regenerative ONLY, the controller is what determines is braking, not the brake pedal. Only the controller can activate the brake lights when you let off of the throttle pedal and the cart begins slowing to a stop, without touching the brake pedal. A brake light relay underneath the cover over the cupholder is what is required, if you do not have one. |
10-22-2019, 08:03 AM | #7 | |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Sep 2019
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Re: Random Brake lights
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Thanks Bob! I am still new to all of this and learning a ton from this forum. I will do some searching for the relay you mentioned above so the cart brake lights operate properly. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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