90 Easy Go battery problem

sixshaws · 08-26-2009, 01:11 PM

I just got my first cart, a 90 model Easy Go. The cart I got is one that was used by real estate agents showing houses in a new subdivison. I was told by the repair shop that the batteries were left on the charger to long (4-6 months thru the winter) and ruined them. They said they repaired the diode in the charger and all I needed was to replace the batteries. This is a small engine repair shop and not a specialized golf cart shop. This weekend I checked the water in the Trogan batteries and plugged in the charger. Nothing. The meter on the charger did not move or make any sounds. Is this common with burned out batteries. I dont want to sink a bunch of money in batteries only to find out its the charger. Any help is greatly appreciated.

pggroves · 08-26-2009, 03:45 PM

You didn't say what type of charger but most will need to see a minimum voltage usually around 28v for the charger to kick on.

Get out your meter and check the battery voltages and also check the specific gravity of each cell in each battery with a good temperature correcting hydrometer.

Search here for a state of charge chart or maybe scottyb will post it up for you.

Likely the batteries are toast, but go through the routine and check them out first.

Good luck.

gornoman · 08-26-2009, 03:53 PM

Here's one:

mikesmotortoys · 08-26-2009, 04:00 PM

Automatic chargers require a certain amount of voltage from the batteries to turn on. Most 36 volt chargers need 24 volts to do so. If the batteries were left on charge and they were dry, then they are toast

To test if there is enough voltage, use a voltmeter on DC voltage and check at your main + and your main - and get an overall reading. If it is less than 24 volts, then your charger won't automatically start...

pggroves · 08-26-2009, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gornoman

Here's one:

Thanks scottyb.

sixshaws · 08-27-2009, 09:42 AM

Thanks guys. I'll test them this weekend before I buy new batteries or charger.

scottyb · 08-27-2009, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pggroves

Thanks scottyb.

Thank you to Trojan Battery Co. They have lots of helpful battery use and care info on their website

08-26-2009, 01:11 PM	#1
sixshaws Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3	90 Easy Go battery problem I just got my first cart, a 90 model Easy Go. The cart I got is one that was used by real estate agents showing houses in a new subdivison. I was told by the repair shop that the batteries were left on the charger to long (4-6 months thru the winter) and ruined them. They said they repaired the diode in the charger and all I needed was to replace the batteries. This is a small engine repair shop and not a specialized golf cart shop. This weekend I checked the water in the Trogan batteries and plugged in the charger. Nothing. The meter on the charger did not move or make any sounds. Is this common with burned out batteries. I dont want to sink a bunch of money in batteries only to find out its the charger. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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08-26-2009, 03:45 PM	#2
pggroves steeplejack x Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 3,382	Re: 90 Easy Go battery problem You didn't say what type of charger but most will need to see a minimum voltage usually around 28v for the charger to kick on. Get out your meter and check the battery voltages and also check the specific gravity of each cell in each battery with a good temperature correcting hydrometer. Search here for a state of charge chart or maybe scottyb will post it up for you. Likely the batteries are toast, but go through the routine and check them out first. Good luck.

08-26-2009, 03:53 PM	#3
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,351	Re: 90 Easy Go battery problem Here's one:

08-26-2009, 04:00 PM	#4
mikesmotortoys Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockwall, Texas (Dallas / Ft. Worth) Posts: 7,077	Re: 90 Easy Go battery problem Automatic chargers require a certain amount of voltage from the batteries to turn on. Most 36 volt chargers need 24 volts to do so. If the batteries were left on charge and they were dry, then they are toast To test if there is enough voltage, use a voltmeter on DC voltage and check at your main + and your main - and get an overall reading. If it is less than 24 volts, then your charger won't automatically start...

08-27-2009, 09:42 AM	#6
sixshaws Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3	Re: 90 Easy Go battery problem Thanks guys. I'll test them this weekend before I buy new batteries or charger.
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