|
Electric EZGO Electric EZ GO Marathon, Medalist, TXT and RXV. |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
04-04-2021, 01:05 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Posts: 10
|
EZGO TXT Slows when accelerating
Newbie here. I have a Model E299, 40 volt (2-8volt, 4-6volt) EZGO Txt golf cart with brand new batteries (US Battery) that I got from a guy that sells golf carts for a living. This golf cart has a lift kit with 18" tires. When I press the gas to the floor on the highway, it will fly for about 2 minutes. Then it will slowly start slowing down until it creeps. I replaced my old set of 36 volt batteries because I thought that the batteries were causing this issue. Now I know that was not the case because I am still having this exact problem. I have no idea where to begin testing this golf cart to fix this speed error. Any help in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
|
Today | |
Sponsored Links
__________________
This advertising will not be shown in this way to registered members. Register your free account today and become a member on Buggies Gone Wild Golf Cart Forum |
|
04-04-2021, 01:13 PM | #2 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Aiken, SC
Posts: 13,130
|
Re: EZGO TXT Slows when accelerating
Depends on the controller but it is probably overheating at 40 volts if it was made for 36. This a series or does it have a run/tow switch?
|
04-04-2021, 01:15 PM | #3 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Posts: 10
|
Re: EZGO TXT Slows when accelerating
it has a run-tow switch. I forgot to add that once the golf cart finally stops, I can turn off the key on the golf cart, wait a little while and turn it back on and it will run fine for a little while and do the same thing again. It was doing this exact same thing when i had 36 volt batteries installed.
|
04-04-2021, 01:42 PM | #4 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Aiken, SC
Posts: 13,130
|
Re: EZGO TXT Slows when accelerating
Still sounds like thermal shutdown. Check and see if the motor or controller is getting hot.
|
04-04-2021, 09:46 PM | #5 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Posts: 10
|
Re: EZGO TXT Slows when accelerating
Okay I will try that. To check the temperature of the controller how should I go about doing that with it being covered with the Run/tow switch? Also what is a normal temperature range for the motor and the controller with it running for a few minutes?
|
04-05-2021, 07:30 AM | #6 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Aiken, SC
Posts: 13,130
|
Re: EZGO TXT Slows when accelerating
Flip it to tow and remove the pack mains. Mark them first. Pull the cover but leave it plugged in. Hook the mains back up and flip it to run. When it dies put your hand near the controller and motor. You should be able to put your hand on it and leave it there for a few seconds.
|
04-05-2021, 04:39 PM | #7 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Posts: 10
|
Re: EZGO TXT Slows when accelerating
Just did this test and both the controller and the motor stayed cold. There was no overheating in them that I could feel with my hand.
|
04-07-2021, 08:06 AM | #8 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Posts: 10
|
Re: EZGO TXT Slows when accelerating
Do you think the ITS and microswitch under the floor mat would have anything to do with this issue?
|
04-07-2021, 08:11 AM | #9 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Aiken, SC
Posts: 13,130
|
Re: EZGO TXT Slows when accelerating
ITS maybe but switch either works or it doesn’t. Try putting it in diagnostic mode and see what beeps you get. Key on, neutral to reverse 5 times stopping at neutral. It should beep 1-4 times telling you what chip is in it then may give some more. Drive it and listen for more.
|
04-07-2021, 10:08 AM | #10 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Posts: 10
|
Re: EZGO TXT Slows when accelerating
Okay, I'll test that out today and give an update tonight. Thanks for your help.
|
|
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
Ezgo txt 36v trouble with accelerating | Electric EZGO | |||
Please help! 2008 ezgo rxv just barely accelerating | Electric EZGO | |||
2002 ezgo slows to a stop ? | Electric EZGO | |||
86 ezgo slows down after take off | Gas EZGO | |||
2003 ezgo just slows down | Electric EZGO |