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Old 10-17-2012, 07:39 PM   #1
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Default Power Drive 3 Charger Problem

My Club Car Power Drive 3 charger is on the fritz.... When I plug the cart in the charger kicks on and the needle has a seizure! It lasts for about 10 seconds and trips the charger breaker.......

I found this on Ebay and it describes my problem. What are the chances that diode/rectifier and circuit breaker solve my issue?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251120035358...84.m1497.l2649

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Old 10-17-2012, 08:41 PM   #2
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Default Re: Power Drive 3 Charger Problem

that would be my guess but you know you can test diodes to make certain as only one needs to fail .................its a simple test all you need is digital volt meter and yes i would replace the breaker with it as they seem to get weak and will start tripping just to be a pain..........................................
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Old 10-18-2012, 05:52 AM   #3
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Thanks..... How can I test it?

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Old 10-18-2012, 06:10 AM   #4
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Thanks..... How can I test it?

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Old 10-18-2012, 12:29 PM   #5
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Default Re: Power Drive 3 Charger Problem

That will fix your problem. I see it every day. Make sure you've got the rectifier shown in the picture. Later model PD3 chargers have two heatsink strips instead of the square rectifier.
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Old 10-18-2012, 01:22 PM   #6
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Old 10-21-2012, 07:58 AM   #7
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For all of those sitting on the edge of your seat...... It worked!

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Old 10-21-2012, 07:14 PM   #8
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