07-06-2009, 09:30 AM | #1 |
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Hello
Hello This is my first post, I joined to ask a question about my Club car 48 volt electric car. Hope I am at the right place. Thanks Jim
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07-06-2009, 09:34 AM | #2 |
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Re: Hello
I have a 6 year old Club car electric 48 volt. Just replaced all 6 Batteries and one cable that was getting hot. The car operates great for a short while then stops like the Batteries are dead. The Battery light come on whebn I disconnect the charger cable and comes and goes while in use, Any ideas. Thanks
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07-06-2009, 10:13 AM | #3 |
doin it in the desert
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Re: Hello
welcome to BGW.
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07-06-2009, 10:20 AM | #4 | |
Gone Wild
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Re: Hello
Quote:
6 batteries in a 48 volt system? Shouldn't you have (4) 12 volt batteries? |
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07-06-2009, 11:06 AM | #5 |
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Re: Hello
This is an 8 volt battery system which has six batteries. Thanks
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07-07-2009, 08:00 AM | #6 |
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Re: Hello
How long are you leaving Batteries on the charger ?
What type and brand of Batteries did you buy ? Do you have a Volt meter (digital prefered). If yes then measure Pack Voltage 30 minutes after charge completes ! |
07-07-2009, 08:04 AM | #7 |
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Re: Hello
got a pic of the new battery installation?
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07-07-2009, 08:08 AM | #8 |
Getting Wild
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Re: Hello
Also, make sure all connections are tight. Usually the first thing to check when you feel heat on the cables is to make sure all connections are tight.
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07-07-2009, 09:18 AM | #9 |
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Re: Hello
Thanks for your response. $ batteries came from Sam's Club and were Energizer for Golf Carts The other 2 came from NAPA. I leave the charger on when not in use. All connections are Tight. I replaced the wire that was getting hot. I have a golf car mechanic from a nearby golf course coming Thursday to see what he can find since all my efforts are futile. I have checked all 6 batteries separately with a meter that also shows load reading. all check out at 8 volts and only drop slightly with the load button on. all in the safe zone. Any other Ideas appreciated Thanks. Jim
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07-07-2009, 09:22 AM | #10 |
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Re: Hello
On sparky carts it is important to read 2 places past the decimal:
8.15 8.22 50.54 This gives a better indication of what is going on. |