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Old 04-22-2011, 06:15 PM   #1
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Unhappy Batteries will not charge

I just purchased 6 new US2200XC batteries for my golf cart. It is running BEAUTIFULLY except for one thing - it will not charge!! We ran it all afternoon Wednesday and part of Thursday morning, but when I plug in the charger, nothing happens. I took the charger to the place where I bought the batteries and had it "tested", and it kicked right on. They mentioned that there might be a dead battery, but how the heck could that be when they are all brand new. Their tech told me to bypass the controller card on the charger by crossing the two leads with a screwdriver. Now, if it kicks on when I do this, what do I do from there? Does this mean there is a dead battery? And if so, what do I do about it, short of taking the batteries back to the dealer to figure out what's dead?
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Old 04-22-2011, 06:20 PM   #2
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I suggest you check for 36v at the charge receptacle. Or if working without a meter, physically check that the 2 charger leads are connected properly. White goes to positive.
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Old 04-22-2011, 06:51 PM   #3
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I suggest you check for 36v at the charge receptacle. Or if working without a meter, physically check that the 2 charger leads are connected properly. White goes to positive.
I reconnected exactly as the old ones were so I believe they are wired correctly. I have no meter to check anything
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Old 04-22-2011, 07:38 PM   #4
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Question Re: Batteries will not charge

First thing. Is the cart dead want move. If so the charger isn't going to kick on. You will have to jumper the charger or use a 12 volt charger to put some juice back into the pack.
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Old 04-22-2011, 08:32 PM   #5
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WON'T not want
No the cart is not dead they have been driving it fine that is why the shop advice they got is so wrong.

What is wrong is the way they have the charger wired up on the cart side..... The charger works on the shop cart but not on their cart. Used to work before new batteries? The problem is likely in the cart DC charger wiring...... as long as the cart is able to move under it's own power.
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Old 04-23-2011, 12:12 AM   #6
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WON'T not want
I have been meaning to say something about that. Andy4639, I have seen this on many of your posts.
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Old 04-23-2011, 04:08 AM   #7
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Want wont, I hate speling! Not my fault my fingers want type what I am saying!
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Old 04-23-2011, 04:54 AM   #8
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I have no meter to check anything
Should probably be making a run to your local AutoShack or Harbor Freight and get one. Really difficult doing much without it. FWIW
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Old 04-23-2011, 05:13 AM   #9
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WON'T not want
Some will go to the extreme with it though and you need a freaking decoder ring to figure out what they're saying.

dang homophones!!

want/won't
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too/to/two
toe/tow
euthanasia/youth in asia...(ok maybe this isn't one, but it should be)
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Old 04-24-2011, 01:19 PM   #10
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Ok thanks for the info guys. My son is down at our trailer site now. He tried the shop's advice about overriding the controller board - placed screwdriver between the two leads - but still no charging has occurred. The cart DOES run fine, though its initial charge is getting very low obviously.
I reconnected the wires exactly as they were before, positive to the front battery positive terminal, and negative to the back battery negative terminal.
If I get a meter, do I disconnect and check each battery individually? Or can I leave them all connected and check?
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