2013 EZ go TXT seems to have lost some oomph.

Whitaker · 05-13-2018, 07:42 PM

Hey gang, as I said 2013 EZ go 48v TXT. I bought it last August, new batteries at the time. Today we were riding our niece on the road and the cart was going slower than it has been. Looking for the most common issues that may cause this. I haven't checked the pack voltage or each battery voltage. But it's definitely noticeable weaker. Not sure if the charger is bringing the pack back up fully. We only use the cart on weekends, and not much at all then. Maybe motor, controller, anything else?? Thanks.

Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

Whitaker · 05-13-2018, 08:15 PM

When I just plugged the charger in I got the typical slow flashing green light. I just noticed it today so I haven't done any troubleshooting yet. Just looking for some possibilities so when I do start looking I'll know more to check.

Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

cgtech · 05-13-2018, 10:02 PM

Check batteries first. Check them 12 hours after charge completes. Then again under load when it's going slow. Troubleshooting without checking battery health first is tripping on your own shoelaces.

Whitaker · 05-17-2018, 06:44 PM

So I guess I have to disconnect all the batteries to check them individually? Any "how to" suggestions on checking golf cart batteries?

Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

Dixie Chopper · 05-17-2018, 07:31 PM

Like stated above you need to check out the batteries first. Here is a link to the Battery sticky at the top of this forum -------

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...e-posting.html

Also check out http://www.cartsunlimited.net/battery-faq.html for a great write-up on batteries in general.

And no, you don't need to disconnect the batteries for the initial testing. Check pack voltage at the main + and - connections

JohnnieB · 05-17-2018, 07:34 PM

You don't have to disconnect anything, just measure from one terminal to the other on the same battery to get individual battery voltages. Go from main Negative to main Positive to get battery pack voltage.

-------
Dixie beat me.

Dixie Chopper · 05-17-2018, 11:14 PM

[QUOTE-------Dixie beat me.

[/QUOTE]

Just trying to help a new guy out the same way you guys did when I started LOL

Whitaker · 05-18-2018, 06:27 AM

Thanks guys. This is my first golf cart. But being a diesel owner you have to disconnect the batteries to test each one so I figured as much with 6 batteries.

Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

hyper1 · 05-18-2018, 07:54 AM

That is because of how they are wired. In a golf cart they are connected different than a 12 volt truck.

Melnic · 05-18-2018, 08:53 AM

Definitely look at pack voltage and if one is low, check water. If you did not use over the winter and were not maintaining them, that can bite you in the Ars.

I fogot to check water level in the summer and then again in the fall when winterizing a jetski and the battery was toast in the spring.

05-13-2018, 07:42 PM	#1
Whitaker Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Archdale NC Posts: 201	2013 EZ go TXT seems to have lost some oomph. Hey gang, as I said 2013 EZ go 48v TXT. I bought it last August, new batteries at the time. Today we were riding our niece on the road and the cart was going slower than it has been. Looking for the most common issues that may cause this. I haven't checked the pack voltage or each battery voltage. But it's definitely noticeable weaker. Not sure if the charger is bringing the pack back up fully. We only use the cart on weekends, and not much at all then. Maybe motor, controller, anything else?? Thanks. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

05-13-2018, 08:15 PM	#2
Whitaker Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Archdale NC Posts: 201	Re: 2013 EZ go TXT seems to have lost some oomph. When I just plugged the charger in I got the typical slow flashing green light. I just noticed it today so I haven't done any troubleshooting yet. Just looking for some possibilities so when I do start looking I'll know more to check. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

05-13-2018, 10:02 PM	#3
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: 2013 EZ go TXT seems to have lost some oomph. Check batteries first. Check them 12 hours after charge completes. Then again under load when it's going slow. Troubleshooting without checking battery health first is tripping on your own shoelaces.

05-17-2018, 06:44 PM	#4
Whitaker Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Archdale NC Posts: 201	Re: 2013 EZ go TXT seems to have lost some oomph. So I guess I have to disconnect all the batteries to check them individually? Any "how to" suggestions on checking golf cart batteries? Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

05-17-2018, 07:31 PM	#5
Dixie Chopper Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 350	Re: 2013 EZ go TXT seems to have lost some oomph. Like stated above you need to check out the batteries first. Here is a link to the Battery sticky at the top of this forum ------- http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...e-posting.html Also check out http://www.cartsunlimited.net/battery-faq.html for a great write-up on batteries in general. And no, you don't need to disconnect the batteries for the initial testing. Check pack voltage at the main + and - connections

Today
BGW	Sponsored Links __________________ This advertising will not be shown in this way to registered members. Register your free account today and become a member on Buggies Gone Wild Golf Cart Forum

05-17-2018, 07:34 PM	#6
JohnnieB Techno-Nerd Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Virginia Posts: 19,654	Re: 2013 EZ go TXT seems to have lost some oomph. You don't have to disconnect anything, just measure from one terminal to the other on the same battery to get individual battery voltages. Go from main Negative to main Positive to get battery pack voltage. ------- Dixie beat me.

05-17-2018, 11:14 PM	#7
Dixie Chopper Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 350	Re: 2013 EZ go TXT seems to have lost some oomph. [QUOTE-------Dixie beat me. [/QUOTE] Just trying to help a new guy out the same way you guys did when I started LOL

05-18-2018, 06:27 AM	#8
Whitaker Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Archdale NC Posts: 201	Re: 2013 EZ go TXT seems to have lost some oomph. Thanks guys. This is my first golf cart. But being a diesel owner you have to disconnect the batteries to test each one so I figured as much with 6 batteries. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

05-18-2018, 07:54 AM	#9
hyper1 Getting Wild Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 91	Re: 2013 EZ go TXT seems to have lost some oomph. That is because of how they are wired. In a golf cart they are connected different than a 12 volt truck.

05-18-2018, 08:53 AM	#10
Melnic Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 22	Re: 2013 EZ go TXT seems to have lost some oomph. Definitely look at pack voltage and if one is low, check water. If you did not use over the winter and were not maintaining them, that can bite you in the Ars. I fogot to check water level in the summer and then again in the fall when winterizing a jetski and the battery was toast in the spring.
Melnic Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 22

Similar Threads
Thread	Forum
'99 DS, Lacking Oomph	Electric Club Car
03 precedent 48v no oomph hot spring	Electric Club Car
G2 Primary Clutch Has No Oomph	Gas Yamaha
need a little oomph in my 87 gas CC	Gas Club Car
still no oomph with Beast motor....	Electric Club Car