97 DS 48 volt solenoid clicks and won't move and charger won't turn on

simple man · 05-20-2014, 09:29 AM

I'll add to everyone else's posts, that before you charge your batteries, check each one individually with a DMM. You may have one (or more) that are bad. Here's a chart to help with specific gravity and state of charge (soc).

grandpa1 · 05-20-2014, 03:34 PM

OK charger came on but it is only showing about 3 amps on the charger. This is a good charger from another cart

grandpa1 · 05-20-2014, 04:18 PM

Bypass is working but charger is only putting out like 3 amps. This charger is good. It puts out wide open on another cart

grandpa1 · 05-20-2014, 06:31 PM

OK charger never went past 3 amps. I checked the fuse at the bypass and it is good. I put fuse back in and now I have nothing again. Charger won't turn on.

grandpa1 · 05-21-2014, 06:54 AM

OK I am still stuck trying to figure this thing out this morning.

Sergio · 05-21-2014, 08:03 AM

You only did a partial OBC by-pass, specifically the charger relay activation circuit.

I would try an OBC reset as apparently the older software version of the OBC was prone to locking up. You can just follow the procedure on the stickie.

If that does not help, you can run a 10 gauge cable directly from the charger socket negative pin directly to the pack negative. That in addition to the previous "sense wire" by-pass will completely by-pass the OBC charging control.

Keep in mind that there will be nothing to stop the batteries from overcharging when the by-pass is in place, so keep a DVM handy and disconnect the charger once the package voltage gets up to 60v.

simple man · 05-21-2014, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grandpa1

OK I am still stuck trying to figure this thing out this morning.

How did the voltages of your batteries come out? All it takes to down the whole battery pack, is one dead cell in one battery.

grandpa1 · 05-21-2014, 11:12 AM

all the batteries were pretty equal when I checked it was a voltmeter They were around 7.80

grandpa1 · 05-21-2014, 11:13 AM

I will try to do another reset on the OBC in just a few minutes

grandpa1 · 05-21-2014, 02:48 PM

OK my question is what is the problem gonna be if the jumper wire works? Is it the OBC ? Do I replace it or can I just do without it and make it work?

05-20-2014, 09:29 AM	#11
simple man Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bunnell, Florida Posts: 2,408	Re: 97 DS 48 volt solenoid clicks and won't move and charger won't turn on I'll add to everyone else's posts, that before you charge your batteries, check each one individually with a DMM. You may have one (or more) that are bad. Here's a chart to help with specific gravity and state of charge (soc).

05-20-2014, 03:34 PM	#12
grandpa1 Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 495	Re: 97 DS 48 volt solenoid clicks and won't move and charger won't turn on OK charger came on but it is only showing about 3 amps on the charger. This is a good charger from another cart
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05-20-2014, 04:18 PM	#13
grandpa1 Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 495	Re: 97 DS 48 volt solenoid clicks and won't move and charger won't turn on Bypass is working but charger is only putting out like 3 amps. This charger is good. It puts out wide open on another cart
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05-20-2014, 06:31 PM	#14
grandpa1 Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 495	Re: 97 DS 48 volt solenoid clicks and won't move and charger won't turn on OK charger never went past 3 amps. I checked the fuse at the bypass and it is good. I put fuse back in and now I have nothing again. Charger won't turn on.
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05-21-2014, 06:54 AM	#15
grandpa1 Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 495	Re: 97 DS 48 volt solenoid clicks and won't move and charger won't turn on OK I am still stuck trying to figure this thing out this morning.
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05-21-2014, 08:03 AM	#16
Sergio Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 9,329	Re: 97 DS 48 volt solenoid clicks and won't move and charger won't turn on You only did a partial OBC by-pass, specifically the charger relay activation circuit. I would try an OBC reset as apparently the older software version of the OBC was prone to locking up. You can just follow the procedure on the stickie. If that does not help, you can run a 10 gauge cable directly from the charger socket negative pin directly to the pack negative. That in addition to the previous "sense wire" by-pass will completely by-pass the OBC charging control. Keep in mind that there will be nothing to stop the batteries from overcharging when the by-pass is in place, so keep a DVM handy and disconnect the charger once the package voltage gets up to 60v.

05-21-2014, 11:12 AM	#18
grandpa1 Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 495	Re: 97 DS 48 volt solenoid clicks and won't move and charger won't turn on all the batteries were pretty equal when I checked it was a voltmeter They were around 7.80
grandpa1 Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 495

05-21-2014, 11:13 AM	#19
grandpa1 Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 495	Re: 97 DS 48 volt solenoid clicks and won't move and charger won't turn on I will try to do another reset on the OBC in just a few minutes
grandpa1 Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 495

05-21-2014, 02:48 PM	#20
grandpa1 Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 495	Re: 97 DS 48 volt solenoid clicks and won't move and charger won't turn on OK my question is what is the problem gonna be if the jumper wire works? Is it the OBC ? Do I replace it or can I just do without it and make it work?
grandpa1 Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 495

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