Tips for replacing battery cables?

[tarmfield]

Hi all,

Going to replace the battery cables on my 48v RXV this weekend - have got a 2 gauge set just arrived.

Any tips for replacing?

Currently process will be:
1. Place Run/Tow switch to Run
2. Disconnect B-
3. Drain energy from controller - key to reverse until goes silent
4. Disconnect B+
5. Place Run/Tow switch to Tow
6. Replace cables with new ones
7. Test pack voltage with Multimeter
8. Place Run/Tow switch to Run
9. Test cart and enjoy!

Have I missed any steps - any advice on cable replacements, i think the set i have has all the battery cables and the B+ to solenoid and B- cable - any others I should look at replacing?

Thanks again!
Toby

[cgtech]

Put switch in Tow first! Don't pull any wires while in run.

[tarmfield]

OK - so should be:

1. Switch to Tow
2. Remove Battery -

then rest of order?

[scottyb]

Standard procedure is something like >
Put the cart in TOW.
Disconnect main (+) cable to solenoid.
Replace the cables one at a time in any order.
Reconnect the Main (+)
Switch to RUN.

Test drive

[Sideways]

Don't forget a brew or two between cables.

[tarmfield]

Thanks Scotty!

The Repair & Service manual says to drain the power from the controller before working on it - Place Run/Tow switch to Run, put it in reverse and use the buzzer to drain the controller - will I need to do this - don't want any unexpected surprises / shocks as I change out the solenoid or controller cables!

Will do this tomorrow and let you know how it goes!

Toby

[usmc2001]

Suscribed, been looking for a thread like this. Bout to do the same.

[Ldowney]

48v RXV: What gauge should I use - I recently had an issue with a wire overheating going up a hill with four people on it and had to replace the battery. Is there anything special I need to do replacing the wires. Any help is greatly appreciated.

[LabRat]

Every time i replace Battery Cables I play the cart some old Country & Western music...Even if the cart does not appreciate it I do.
Double check how tight the cable are....I always go back with the large 9/16" flat 5/16" T304 stainless nuts...over 20% more surface area than a 1/2" flat nut

[Newbuggyboy]

Originally Posted by scottyb

Standard procedure is something like >
Put the cart in TOW.
Disconnect main (+) cable to solenoid.
Replace the cables one at a time in any order.
Reconnect the Main (+)
Switch to RUN.

Test drive

Torque the nuts/bolts on to the manufactures correct tightness.