Gnd wire getting hot

wayne1776 · 02-25-2018, 09:09 PM

The 6awg gnd wire from my battery to the frame got really hot amd melted the battery terminal. Got any ideas on what I should check first? Never done this before. 2002 gas ds

Spicyunicorn · 02-25-2018, 09:24 PM

Do you have any accessories on the cart?

wayne1776 · 02-26-2018, 03:38 AM

Yes, light bar, small amp for sound system. I did have a lawn mower battery in it. Should i go with a car battery?

Mooncarter · 02-26-2018, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by wayne1776

Yes, light bar, small amp for sound system. I did have a lawn mower battery in it. Should i go with a car battery?

Yes. Biggest, best one you can fit in there. Wired correctly of course.

lockman1 · 02-26-2018, 06:51 AM

A lawnmower battery isn't nearly strong enough to handle the load of the starter/generator and accessories!
It defiantly needs car battery!

A group 60 w/600 CCA came in my cart from the factory, but they're not normally stocked at most places.
A group 75 is very common, and the largest battery that will fit,
BUT... you'll have to remove the air filter box to squeeze it in there!
remove airbox, (3 screws up underneath, holding it to the frame) install battery, and reinstall the airbox.

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wayne1776 · 02-26-2018, 09:27 AM

Thanks for the help everyone. I'll pick up a new battery.

gornoman · 02-26-2018, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by wayne1776

Thanks for the help everyone. I'll pick up a new battery.

You should replace that ground cable also.

02-25-2018, 09:09 PM	#1
wayne1776 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 25	Gnd wire getting hot The 6awg gnd wire from my battery to the frame got really hot amd melted the battery terminal. Got any ideas on what I should check first? Never done this before. 2002 gas ds
wayne1776 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 25

02-25-2018, 09:24 PM	#2
Spicyunicorn Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 1,669	Re: Gnd wire getting hot Do you have any accessories on the cart?

02-26-2018, 03:38 AM	#3
wayne1776 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 25	Re: Gnd wire getting hot Yes, light bar, small amp for sound system. I did have a lawn mower battery in it. Should i go with a car battery?
wayne1776 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 25

02-26-2018, 06:51 AM	#5
lockman1 What the ....? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.E. Wisconsin Posts: 14,928	Re: Gnd wire getting hot A lawnmower battery isn't nearly strong enough to handle the load of the starter/generator and accessories! It defiantly needs car battery! A group 60 w/600 CCA came in my cart from the factory, but they're not normally stocked at most places. A group 75 is very common, and the largest battery that will fit, BUT... you'll have to remove the air filter box to squeeze it in there! remove airbox, (3 screws up underneath, holding it to the frame) install battery, and reinstall the airbox. 102.JPG

02-26-2018, 09:27 AM	#6
wayne1776 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 25	Re: Gnd wire getting hot Thanks for the help everyone. I'll pick up a new battery.
wayne1776 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 25

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