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10-18-2011, 08:49 PM | #1 |
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Have I completely screwed my batteries?
I have a 2003 or 2004 EZGO TXT. The other night I accidentally left the lights on all night during charging. The batteries were weak, so I added water (the batteries were not completely dry, but they were low) and then I cleaned the terminals with a wire brush and generously added some anti corrosion grease to all the terminals prior to reconnecting all the cables. Directly afterwards, the battery meter showed full, I charged with the normal charger overnight and my cart barely made it out of the garage and died at the tee box 50 feet away. I then attempted to charge the batteries with a 12 volt car charger, charging two batteries at a time. The result was zero improvement. The batteries are the originals, but the cart was barely used and in great shape when I bought it 6 months ago. Since then, I've driven the hell out of it on the golf course and been fairly diligent on monthly maintenance to the batteries. What's my next step?
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10-18-2011, 08:56 PM | #2 |
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Re: Have I completely screwed my batteries?
Welcome to BGW!
First, let's determine what year the thing is. Please supply the serial number and/or manufacturing code number. Second, please supply digital voltage readings of EACH battery. Third, if these are Trojan batteries there will be a code stamped into each negative battery terminal. Supply that code. |
10-18-2011, 09:05 PM | #3 |
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Re: Have I completely screwed my batteries?
E203
1598310 6.3, 6.2, 6.2, 6.2, 6.4, 5.6 27 is on negative terminals |
10-18-2011, 09:21 PM | #4 |
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Re: Have I completely screwed my batteries?
My gut tells me the cells have had it, but hydrometer readings may confirm this.
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10-18-2011, 09:38 PM | #5 |
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Re: Have I completely screwed my batteries?
May be an L7 .... anyway, recharge em.... and test again in the morning
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10-18-2011, 09:39 PM | #6 |
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Re: Have I completely screwed my batteries?
I appreciate the input. How do I get a hydrometer reading?
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10-18-2011, 09:41 PM | #7 |
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Re: Have I completely screwed my batteries?
Sorry wrong number on the batteries....L2 is on the negative terminals.
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10-18-2011, 09:42 PM | #8 |
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Re: Have I completely screwed my batteries?
Are you sure about that L2 ??
How many hours was the batteries off the charger, before you took the readings that you posted?? |
10-18-2011, 09:44 PM | #9 |
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Re: Have I completely screwed my batteries?
L2 Congratulations, you or somebody has gotten 9 yrs use out of your batteries, they are way beyond the normal replacement age...... it's time for new ones.
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10-18-2011, 09:45 PM | #10 |
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