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Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Chantilly, VA 20151
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EZGO Marathon starter generator
I have a Marathon that was running perfect over the weekend. I got back to my campsite and parked it. When I tried to take off a little bit later, it wouldn't do anything. Someone came out to look at it and tested my battery and said the battery was dead. After buying a new battery, it started right up. We rode around on and off for a few hours over the day, it died out on me again. After doing some research, I believe it's the starter generator. Does anyone have any input? And what can I do to fix it? I don't wanna drop $350 on a part for a cart to putz around on a campsite that I only spent $700 to purchase originally...
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04-15-2013, 03:30 PM
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Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Chantilly, VA 20151
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Re: EZGO Marathon starter generator
Crap, I thought I was in the gas EZGO section...
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04-15-2013, 03:38 PM
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Gone Wild
 Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Reddick IL
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Re: EZGO Marathon starter generator
We figgerd that,
Start by checking all wires and connections are they clean and tight Charge the battery right away so it isn't damaged. Got a volt ohm meter? Hook it up and check voltage at the battery parked and revved up. Va should have some old time start gen re builders, check with old old car guys. |
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04-15-2013, 08:51 PM
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Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Chantilly, VA 20151
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Re: EZGO Marathon starter generator
Unfortunately it's at my campsite which is over an hour away. So I can't charge until Saturday. But thanks - I'll try that as soon as I get down there this weekend
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04-24-2013, 08:36 AM
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Getting Wild
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Dayton Ohio
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Re: EZGO Marathon starter generator
I think I have a unit from a 89 marathon . it was a working unit changed out because it had a broken bolt ear. front lower i think . you would have to install your end plate on it .$100 plus ship . if you can use it .Let me know if you want my number.Rick
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04-24-2013, 08:43 AM
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Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Chantilly, VA 20151
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Re: EZGO Marathon starter generator
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04-24-2013, 12:46 PM
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Gone Wild
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Erie, Pennsylvania
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Re: EZGO Marathon starter generator
Don't overlook a faulty voltage regulator as a possibe source of your trouble. You should be able to check the starter/generator by applying full field current to it and then check the output at the battery terminals. The starter/generator should be putting out 16 - 17 volts at the battery with full field applied and near full RPM. I'm not familiar with the ez-go wiring so can't advise how to apply full field. Hope this helps - RAY
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