Batteries Discharging Quickly

[RPatten]

I have a few buddies that like to refurbish carts and sell them. Mostly CC's. When I asked them about batteries, the always think I have something better than 12v's. They have ordered the 8v style without even asking.

That's how things go to pot.

[jakesnake27]

Originally Posted by crash test dummy

i had an elderly guy want me to change his 8v batteries out
i gave him a price , he said he could get them cheaper in Tampa
i took photo of wiring and loaded them in his truck
next day i went to install them and he had 6v batteries
i informed him he had gotten wrong batteries that he needed 8v batteries
he went back to Tampa and returned that afternoon .. with the same batteries !
he said that the guy said they were the same as he had brought in for trade
we went down the next day and i explained he had 8v batteries ,
guy said nope they are right over here , in the 6v battery pile were his 6 8v batteries
we left with the correct batteries after he paid the difference in price
soo 3 trips to Tampa (60miles each ) he saved nothing !!!

wow

[big joey]

I don't know how it had 6V batteries in it when I bought it and I replaced the batteries with the same. I will get the serial number in a couple of days to confirm the problem. Thanks again for all of your help.

also look on charger it should say 48v somewhere

[big joey]

A9627-508258 is the serial number

[big joey]

The charger is a 48v but I still would like confirmation on the serial number

Originally Posted by big joey

A9627-508258 is the serial number

A = DS Electric Golf Car
96 = 1996
27 = 27th week of the year
508258 = carts serial number

here are a few things to look at
look on motor for volts
round (3 prong) charger plug = 48v
OBC = 48v
battery light in dash = 48v

check wiring diagram with your cart

[big joey]

Thanks a million