Dead 92 Marathon

JPfromSD · 03-17-2014, 03:09 PM

I recently purchased an older model EZGO Marathon 36Volt. The guy said the batteries were still good but had not charged them in awhile. So when I picked it up it never ran.After charging it for the last 5 days the cart barely moves an inch. the lights come on when I switch the switch to "FWD Reverse" and then when I hit the pedal the lights dim considerably.

I just want it to run, at this point, any suggestions would be great!

1) do I need a volt reader? if so what kind?
2) Do I have to buy 6 batteries?

scottyb · 03-17-2014, 03:10 PM

Most likely you need new batteries.

Sir Nuke · 03-17-2014, 07:52 PM

The fact that the lights dim and it doesn't move......I would guess that the batteries are toast. but if you don't have a DVM. You need to buy one, you can get a cheapie at radio shack or maybe even walmart for about $10 to $15. Then you can check the voltages of each battery and the combined pack voltage.

03-17-2014, 03:09 PM	#1
JPfromSD Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 23	Dead 92 Marathon I recently purchased an older model EZGO Marathon 36Volt. The guy said the batteries were still good but had not charged them in awhile. So when I picked it up it never ran.After charging it for the last 5 days the cart barely moves an inch. the lights come on when I switch the switch to "FWD Reverse" and then when I hit the pedal the lights dim considerably. I just want it to run, at this point, any suggestions would be great! 1) do I need a volt reader? if so what kind? 2) Do I have to buy 6 batteries?

03-17-2014, 03:10 PM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,402	Re: Dead 92 Marathon Most likely you need new batteries.

03-17-2014, 07:52 PM	#3
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Join Date: May 2013 Location: West Columbia, Texas Posts: 17,969	Re: Dead 92 Marathon The fact that the lights dim and it doesn't move......I would guess that the batteries are toast. but if you don't have a DVM. You need to buy one, you can get a cheapie at radio shack or maybe even walmart for about $10 to $15. Then you can check the voltages of each battery and the combined pack voltage.

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