Charging System Troubleshooting

NoleFan4Ever · 10-18-2018, 09:23 PM

The OBC does not come into play with this charger as it is a automatic/smart charger. Is it configured for On-Board or Off-Board? And be sure that it is hooked up correctly. What year is your cart; I am guessing pre-'14 which is when they went to the ERIC charging system. Have you downloaded the ChargerConnect App for it and seen what it has on the screen report? It will even tell you time remaining on the charge.

TahoeDawgZ71 · 10-19-2018, 07:54 AM

If two chargers are doing the same thing, I'd think that you've got some sort of battery issue that's keeping the charger from turning off.

NoleFan, both of his chargers are on-board design so the OBC doesn't play a factor in it at all.

Sergio · 10-19-2018, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dannyre

... all of the batteries test between 8.1 and 8.3 with a voltmeter when fully charged. Your thoughts...

Thanks

Danny

Those voltage are not good, they indicate less than 80% charged.

The Lester Summit 2 has a cool mobile app as mentioned that connects by bluetooth to the charger and displays all sorts of diagnostic and error codes.

dannyre · 10-19-2018, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sergio

Those voltage are not good, they indicate less than 80% charged.

The Lester Summit 2 has a cool mobile app as mentioned that connects by bluetooth to the charger and displays all sorts of diagnostic and error codes.

I am using the Lester app. Rechecked this morning and the batteries show between 8.4 and 8.5, but charger still does not shut off. The Lester app shows no fault and no problem. The app shows 100% charged and still does not shut down, always stays it is in Phase 1 of the charging stage and never goes to the fast blink stage.

dannyre · 10-19-2018, 08:43 AM

Could it be a battery has lost a cell?

dannyre · 10-19-2018, 08:48 AM

Sorry, duplicate post...

Sergio · 10-19-2018, 09:04 AM

I assume that You have the charger connected directly to the battery pack right?

Verify the Charger is configured for OnBoard as well:

Once you connect the App to the charger using Bluetooth, go to "System Profile" and make sure there is a check mark on "On Board".

dannyre · 10-19-2018, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sergio

I assume that You have the charger connected directly to the battery pack right?

Verify the Charger is configured for OnBoard as well:

Once you connect the App to the charger using Bluetooth, go to "System Profile" and make sure there is a check mark on "On Board".

Yes, it is connected straight to the battery, the onboard selection option is solid white, and the original charger had been working fine for two years..

joop1881 · 10-24-2018, 08:44 AM

36v DS former resistor cart with Scottyb's conversion, reverse contactor the whole nine. Only thing not new is the motor. Removed old charging receptacle fuse and added 400a fuse at the + end of the pack, per the instructions. Everything is running like a champ.

After a few test rides, I parked and plugged it in (older CC Accu Power). Assuming it would only need a couple hours of charge, I was surprised that it was still charging this morning. Curious, I took a reading of the pack (while still charging), 42.2v, I unplugged and haven't had a chance to re-read.

I know higher voltage is normal during charging, but is that high normal? What should I look for in the batteries and in the charger for symptoms?

NoleFan4Ever · 10-24-2018, 10:21 AM

You will see 46-48 volts

10-18-2018, 09:23 PM	#91
NoleFan4Ever MOD of all BS! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 17,477	Re: Charging System Troubleshooting The OBC does not come into play with this charger as it is a automatic/smart charger. Is it configured for On-Board or Off-Board? And be sure that it is hooked up correctly. What year is your cart; I am guessing pre-'14 which is when they went to the ERIC charging system. Have you downloaded the ChargerConnect App for it and seen what it has on the screen report? It will even tell you time remaining on the charge.

10-19-2018, 07:54 AM	#92
TahoeDawgZ71 revolutiongolfcars.com Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Golf Car Capital of The World... Augusta, Georgia Posts: 10,224	Re: Charging System Troubleshooting If two chargers are doing the same thing, I'd think that you've got some sort of battery issue that's keeping the charger from turning off. NoleFan, both of his chargers are on-board design so the OBC doesn't play a factor in it at all.

10-19-2018, 08:43 AM	#95
dannyre Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Galveston, Texas Posts: 720	Re: Charging System Troubleshooting Could it be a battery has lost a cell?

10-19-2018, 08:48 AM	#96
dannyre Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Galveston, Texas Posts: 720	Re: Charging System Troubleshooting Sorry, duplicate post...

10-19-2018, 09:04 AM	#97
Sergio Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 9,329	Re: Charging System Troubleshooting I assume that You have the charger connected directly to the battery pack right? Verify the Charger is configured for OnBoard as well: Once you connect the App to the charger using Bluetooth, go to "System Profile" and make sure there is a check mark on "On Board".

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10-24-2018, 08:44 AM	#99
joop1881 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 30	Re: Charging System Troubleshooting 36v DS former resistor cart with Scottyb's conversion, reverse contactor the whole nine. Only thing not new is the motor. Removed old charging receptacle fuse and added 400a fuse at the + end of the pack, per the instructions. Everything is running like a champ. After a few test rides, I parked and plugged it in (older CC Accu Power). Assuming it would only need a couple hours of charge, I was surprised that it was still charging this morning. Curious, I took a reading of the pack (while still charging), 42.2v, I unplugged and haven't had a chance to re-read. I know higher voltage is normal during charging, but is that high normal? What should I look for in the batteries and in the charger for symptoms?
joop1881 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 30

10-24-2018, 10:21 AM	#100
NoleFan4Ever MOD of all BS! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 17,477	Re: Charging System Troubleshooting You will see 46-48 volts

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