|
Electric EZGO Electric EZ GO Marathon, Medalist, TXT and RXV. |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
07-11-2018, 07:59 AM | #21 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Ocala, FL
Posts: 384
|
Re: New batteries today and still the same problem!
It would be helpful to know if these PDS carts with the short run-time problem are lifted or are carrying unusually heavy loads or are driven over difficult terrain. I suspect in both cases that you are experiencing thermal shutdown of the controller even though the controller does not seem hot. This is a common issue with the PDS controller and it is exacerbated by the factors mentioned above. If you put your carts in the self-test mode and drive them until they stop, the controller should beep a code indicating the reason for the failure. The procedure for entering self-test mode is described on the decal attached to the plastic "bubble" with the tow/run switch that covers the controller.
1. Turn key OFF and put cart in NEUTRAL. 2. Toggle f/r switch from NEUTRAL to REVERSE and back to NEUTRAL five times listening for one beep each time. 3. Wait a second to hear a confirmation beep(s) indicating that you are in test mode. 4. Drive cart as usual until it stops and listen for a combination of beeps indicating a fault code. 5. Look up fault code on decal The reverse beeper must operate for this test. If you have trouble getting into self-test, reset the controller by switching the tow/run to tow for a few seconds and back to run the repeat the above procedure. If you get a thermal shutdown code, the controller can be modified to prevent it from happening again. |
Today | |
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 |
|
07-11-2018, 09:06 AM | #22 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Sparrows Point, Md.
Posts: 42
|
Re: New batteries today and still the same problem!
My cart is lifted (6" rough country lift per the previous owner) with 23" tires. The previous owner, took it for a test drive and went up hills fine, not a long ride so it could have been occurring. He said it had the torque chip, I switched it out for the speed chip and still had same issue. I am thinking it has something to with the batteries since 5 are very low even after charging overnight. As I said they bounced around a little on the trailer ride home so I may have a connection issue.
If my 5 batteries are reading 5.8~ and the first battery is reading 6.2-4, would it be possible that there is a bad connection and it is somehow not charging the final 5 in the series, although I don't know if the cart would even run if that were the case. My plan is to 12v charge the batteries that are low to see if that fixes the problem. I am also going to change out with the 2 gauge battery cables when they arrive this week. My charger is clicking on so it is so that means it is sensing enough volts to charge correct? |
07-11-2018, 09:19 AM | #23 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: New Albany, Indiana
Posts: 564
|
Re: New batteries today and still the same problem!
|
07-11-2018, 09:28 AM | #24 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Sparrows Point, Md.
Posts: 42
|
Re: New batteries today and still the same problem!
I was answering the question from biphase the post before mine. Or are you saying I need to start my own thread in general. Since we are both having near identical issues, I figured it would be best to consolidate info in one thread but new to this forum sure on the protocol.
|
07-11-2018, 09:32 AM | #25 | |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Ocala, FL
Posts: 384
|
Re: New batteries today and still the same problem!
Quote:
|
|
07-11-2018, 09:41 AM | #26 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Sparrows Point, Md.
Posts: 42
|
Re: New batteries today and still the same problem!
I would like to get the batteries charged up to prevent any damage and eliminate them as the issue. I do have a question about setting to test mode. I read that you do the same process to know what chip mode you are in. 4 beeps is the speed chip. Is this the same process or do I need to remove the chip or I am missing something. Thanks for the help and I will report once I get a chance to test it.
|
07-11-2018, 10:22 AM | #27 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Ocala, FL
Posts: 384
|
Re: New batteries today and still the same problem!
The procedure is the same but you will get a different number of confirmation beeps depending on which "chip" you have plugged-in. You will get only one confirmation beep if no chip is plugged-in. Once you get the confirmation beep(s), you are in self-test mode.
|
07-11-2018, 11:35 PM | #28 | |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 14
|
Re: New batteries today and still the same problem!
Quote:
- 6.4 after the low voltage code. |
|
07-11-2018, 11:38 PM | #29 | |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 14
|
Re: New batteries today and still the same problem!
Quote:
|
|
07-12-2018, 05:40 AM | #30 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Sparrows Point, Md.
Posts: 42
|
Re: New batteries today and still the same problem!
sounds like our issues may be a little different. I am just going to start a new thread.
|
|
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
Replacing batteries today need opinion | Electric EZGO | |||
New batteries today, light came on after 13 holes | Electric Club Car | |||
New Batteries Installed Today | Electric Club Car | |||
What I did to my batteries today. | Electric Club Car | |||
Problem with new batteries | Electric Club Car |