Charger kicks off after a minute.

oncearacer52 · 06-20-2018, 11:10 AM

I recently replaced my cables because I had my motor rewound for torque and speed. I used 2/0 wire and had to drill out the hole in what I assume is the OBC. Now batteries only charge for a minute or so and then charger kicks off and does not come back on. After a good while I can reconnect the charger and it goes thru the same thing. Does anybody know what I have screwed up here? Maybe drilling the hole out?

whit71 · 06-20-2018, 11:23 AM

Hate to tell you, but yes your OBC is most likely no good because of drilling it out. Before you replace the OBC I would research smart chargers that don't require the OBC, and have a float mode. I have the DPI and love it. Good Luck.

NoleFan4Ever · 06-20-2018, 11:26 AM

You aren't the first to do it but the OBC is shot now. Bypass the OBC so you can charge your batteries and get a new OBC or a smart charger.

That was the halo sensor and is what registers the current usage...

oncearacer52 · 06-20-2018, 11:48 AM

Thanks guys. I suspected I was the cause of this.

oncearacer52 · 06-20-2018, 12:02 PM

What is the difference between the DPI and the yewy 1200z? One is 60 bucks cheaper and seems to do about the same things.

WalterM6 · 06-20-2018, 02:51 PM

I suspect the answer is country of origin.

Hunter450 · 06-20-2018, 03:21 PM

You're not leaving anything on the table going with 2/0 cable.

NoleFan4Ever · 06-20-2018, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by WalterM6

I suspect the answer is country of origin.

Agreed. And based on weight, I do not suspect it has as much windings as the DPI....

NoleFan4Ever · 06-20-2018, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by oncearacer52

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Now batteries only charge for a minute or so and then charger kicks off and does not come back on. After a good while I can reconnect the charger and it goes thru the same thing.

"Dear Wife (significant other), the charger is bad for our cart and I need to purchase us a new DPI...."

oncearacer52 · 06-20-2018, 04:05 PM

I always figured that bigger is better lol (there are exceptions tho). There are some good points here so I will go with the DPI I think.

06-20-2018, 11:10 AM	#1
oncearacer52 Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ky Posts: 241	Charger kicks off after a minute. I recently replaced my cables because I had my motor rewound for torque and speed. I used 2/0 wire and had to drill out the hole in what I assume is the OBC. Now batteries only charge for a minute or so and then charger kicks off and does not come back on. After a good while I can reconnect the charger and it goes thru the same thing. Does anybody know what I have screwed up here? Maybe drilling the hole out?

06-20-2018, 11:23 AM	#2
whit71 Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Augusta SC Posts: 273	Re: Charger kicks off after a minute. Hate to tell you, but yes your OBC is most likely no good because of drilling it out. Before you replace the OBC I would research smart chargers that don't require the OBC, and have a float mode. I have the DPI and love it. Good Luck.

06-20-2018, 11:26 AM	#3
NoleFan4Ever MOD of all BS! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 17,477	Re: Charger kicks off after a minute. You aren't the first to do it but the OBC is shot now. Bypass the OBC so you can charge your batteries and get a new OBC or a smart charger. That was the halo sensor and is what registers the current usage...

06-20-2018, 11:48 AM	#4
oncearacer52 Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ky Posts: 241	Re: Charger kicks off after a minute. Thanks guys. I suspected I was the cause of this.

06-20-2018, 12:02 PM	#5
oncearacer52 Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ky Posts: 241	Re: Charger kicks off after a minute. What is the difference between the DPI and the yewy 1200z? One is 60 bucks cheaper and seems to do about the same things.

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06-20-2018, 02:51 PM	#6
WalterM6 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: SE TN Posts: 2,226	Re: Charger kicks off after a minute. I suspect the answer is country of origin.

06-20-2018, 03:21 PM	#7
Hunter450 Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 515	Re: Charger kicks off after a minute. You're not leaving anything on the table going with 2/0 cable.
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06-20-2018, 04:05 PM	#10
oncearacer52 Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ky Posts: 241	Re: Charger kicks off after a minute. I always figured that bigger is better lol (there are exceptions tho). There are some good points here so I will go with the DPI I think.

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