Identify my cart

[bigphil76]

I recently purchased a what I believe to be a 2001.5 ezgo TXT model L101 with a 4 bolt steering shaft. My question is did this cart come with 36v stock? Im completely new to golf carts and have no idea. It is 48v with 6 8v trojan batteries and a 48v lestronic II charger. but it has a charge receptacle just like my friends 36v. it looks like a D and has 2 prongs. I have done some internet searching and from what I have found 48v carts don't have this kind of receptacle. the cart runs fine and FAST but when I charge the cord and handle get hot. not hot where you cant touch it but not warm either. any suggestions or advise?

[cgtech]

Your cart was originally a 36v, and has been upgraded. The old version of txt plug for 48v was a rectangle with a notch that prevents the 36v plug from fitting (48v texts were usually limos or work carts).

[bigphil76]

so its fine to keep this set up? no need to change the receptacle? the batteries have a date code of A4 so im guessing 2004 because no way in H these batteries are 3 years old. a lot of acid build up on the terminals, might need a good cleaning.

[bigphil76]

Both the receptacle and the plug are rusted on the male and femal ends. is it cheaper to just replace both? would this hinder a good charge?

[cgtech]

You can get just the brass terminals to repair your plugs. Also batteries virtually never last more than 10 years, 5-6 years is average.

[yurtle]

I think the batts may be 2014, not 2004?