Lights and Radio Dim with Gas Precedent

Mongoose107 · 09-19-2017, 02:14 PM

Wow thanks for the explanation did not think about that. So I guess it is normal and nothing I can do about it..

Rooster59 · 09-19-2017, 02:29 PM

Only thing you can do is either turn off your lights when you stop, get a second battery that is isolated from the rest of your system, or get used to it.

HBR · 09-19-2017, 02:37 PM

I would hookup a voltmeter and see just how low the voltage drops when you are starting the engine. I think you have a big enough battery that your radio shouldnt shut off. Maybe you have a corroded connection somewhere. Either that or your radio is hyper sensitive to the voltage it needs to stay on.

If everything checks out you could also set your engine to stay running/idle when you let off the gas. I have both my carts set to run that way.

Dimming lights are one thing but it would have to be really annoying for the radio to keep shutting off all the time.

If I had to bet - I would say something is off on your cart. The S/G does use some amps, but it isnt that much.

Rooster59 · 09-19-2017, 02:52 PM

It could be there is a problem, but if the lights dim that doesn't sound odd. The radio cutting out could be due to the newer digital equipment's design. Voltage drops cause them to shut off? I don't know. I haven't bought an accessory radio in decades. Our cart is equipped with any one of several smart devices with MP3 music files and an Oontz water-resistant portable speaker system. That way my stereo can move from the cart to my side table equipped lawn chair once I reach my destination. Theft-proof.

HBR · 09-19-2017, 03:12 PM

I checked my Club Car. At rest I have 12.7 volts at the battery and it drops to 11.4 with the S/G turning over.

mrgolf · 09-19-2017, 07:11 PM

You could put a capacitor in the radio power circuit. Or just buy a regulated power supply.

Mooncarter · 09-19-2017, 09:47 PM

Everybody go outside tonight and turn your headlights on. Then start the car/truck. See what happens.

09-19-2017, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mooncarter

Everybody go outside tonight and turn your headlights on. Then start the car/truck. See what happens.

sorry i have a jeep

Mooncarter · 09-19-2017, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crash test dummy

sorry i have a jeep

LOL. I knew you would screw up this experiment somehow.

09-19-2017, 02:14 PM	#11
Mongoose107 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 24	Re: Lights and Radio Dim with Gas Precedent Wow thanks for the explanation did not think about that. So I guess it is normal and nothing I can do about it..
Mongoose107 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 24

09-19-2017, 02:29 PM	#12
Rooster59 Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Central Missouri Posts: 1,955	Re: Lights and Radio Dim with Gas Precedent Only thing you can do is either turn off your lights when you stop, get a second battery that is isolated from the rest of your system, or get used to it.

09-19-2017, 02:37 PM	#13
HBR Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 623	Re: Lights and Radio Dim with Gas Precedent I would hookup a voltmeter and see just how low the voltage drops when you are starting the engine. I think you have a big enough battery that your radio shouldnt shut off. Maybe you have a corroded connection somewhere. Either that or your radio is hyper sensitive to the voltage it needs to stay on. If everything checks out you could also set your engine to stay running/idle when you let off the gas. I have both my carts set to run that way. Dimming lights are one thing but it would have to be really annoying for the radio to keep shutting off all the time. If I had to bet - I would say something is off on your cart. The S/G does use some amps, but it isnt that much.
HBR Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 623

09-19-2017, 02:52 PM	#14
Rooster59 Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Central Missouri Posts: 1,955	Re: Lights and Radio Dim with Gas Precedent It could be there is a problem, but if the lights dim that doesn't sound odd. The radio cutting out could be due to the newer digital equipment's design. Voltage drops cause them to shut off? I don't know. I haven't bought an accessory radio in decades. Our cart is equipped with any one of several smart devices with MP3 music files and an Oontz water-resistant portable speaker system. That way my stereo can move from the cart to my side table equipped lawn chair once I reach my destination. Theft-proof.

09-19-2017, 03:12 PM	#15
HBR Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 623	Re: Lights and Radio Dim with Gas Precedent I checked my Club Car. At rest I have 12.7 volts at the battery and it drops to 11.4 with the S/G turning over.
HBR Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 623

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

09-19-2017, 07:11 PM	#16
mrgolf Old Sky Soldier Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,881	Re: Lights and Radio Dim with Gas Precedent You could put a capacitor in the radio power circuit. Or just buy a regulated power supply.

09-19-2017, 09:47 PM	#17
Mooncarter Gone Insane Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 14,214	Re: Lights and Radio Dim with Gas Precedent Everybody go outside tonight and turn your headlights on. Then start the car/truck. See what happens.

Similar Threads
Thread	Forum
2010 Precedent Radio and Lights Install	Electric Club Car
lights/radio hook up	Electric Yamaha
Club Car Precedent lights and radio not working	Electric Club Car
I want to run lights & radio so...	Electric EZGO
When lights on radio shuts off?	Gas Yamaha