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Old 04-07-2012, 01:36 PM   #1
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Default Battery smokes when charger is pluged in, Confused.

Ok, I am another newbie here with an issue, After reading many different wiring diagrams and many of the problems others have posted here, I thought I would post my situation.

I have a 1989 EZ go that had a 3 wire resistor system that I just switched out to a modern resistor that is one thick slinky. LOL, I just nailed my wealth of knowledge in terminology.

All connections to the resistor coil bolted up as they were before I took out the old one, I made sure that the coil stayed straight and all looks good there. The only thing different is I only had a #6 cable instead of a #4 going from the resistor to the motor. The old resistor used to get so hot it would melt the wires and I would be using a garden hose to cool it down.

Sometimes when I take the key out and step on the pedal it will move, is one issue. My main issue is that Battery #6 I believe got really hot when I plugged in the charger and smoke came out of it. I unplugged it after a minute, checked the fluid and it had started to boil. I added water and let the thing cool down. The next day I tried putting the charger on and it began to smoke again. So I disconnected the battery and got a reading of 5.96 volts on every battery. So I guess I am somewhat confused.

Also, the person that originally worked on it seems to have an extra Negative from battery #6 going to the frame. It was like that for years but after reading it seems that this wire shouldn't exist. When I remove that wire and test with the volt meeter I still have voltage to the frame.

So I guess I would like some advice, I am thinking of changing the one battery with another 6v just to see if I can attach the charger without blowing the cart up. Any thoughts? Solenoid? Micro switch? Dead battery? HELP.
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Old 04-07-2012, 04:25 PM   #2
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Default Re: Battery smokes when charger is pluged in, Confused.

Once in a while I read a thread like this that will make all of my warning lights come on & buzzers go off!

Can you stop & take lots of pics and attach them to this thread so we can grasp what it is you are asking us about.
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Old 04-07-2012, 04:38 PM   #3
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Default Re: Battery smokes when charger is pluged in, Confused.

Sorry to upset you, I will take some pictures. I think I have multiple things going on. Thank you
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Old 04-07-2012, 04:44 PM   #4
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Default Re: Battery smokes when charger is pluged in, Confused.

I guess if I question would be if I upgraded the resistor coil, would I have to upgrade the solenoid? I'll get some pictures.
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Old 04-07-2012, 05:05 PM   #5
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Default Re: Battery smokes when charger is pluged in, Confused.

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Once in a while I read a thread like this that will make all of my warning lights come on & buzzers go off!

Yeppers, this one's gonna be a long road...... Hang in there, superclubmaker, these guys will get you sorted.
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Old 04-08-2012, 04:40 AM   #6
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Yeppers, this one's gonna be a long road...... Hang in there, superclubmaker, these guys will get you sorted.
Is this the kind of instance your avatar was chosen for?
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