POSSIBLE lightening strike

tkinche106 · 06-05-2012, 06:38 PM

I have owned a 1991 CLub Car (electric) for about 15 years. I work on it regularly but would not say that I am an expert. A neighbor of mine offered his 2001 EZGO TXT electric to me for $200. I have been there for 2 days trying to get it to move. Finally he mentions that he had a lighting strike at his home and that the outlet I am on was damaged and replaced. (duh!) I took the cover off the Powerwise 36volt charger and the circuit board is fried. I have borrowed another and have it charging the batteries now. I cleaned and tightened all terminals on the cart. When I turn the key on 2 clicks I get nice bright headlights. When I put the cart in reverse (knee lever) the alarm sounds. But when I step on accelerator either F or R nothing happens. No clicking, nothing. Should I assume that something is fried in the cart as well. I see no evidence of burns or melting wires. What is the FIRST item to replace? THANKS

simple man · 06-05-2012, 09:46 PM

Did the cart have the charging cord plugged into it when the lightning struck? If so the controller may be toast also. Look in the stickys for EZGO and there are test procedures listed there.

Here's a link to a manual for your cart. It will have test procedures too!
http://bennettgolfcars.ca/ezgo_manuals.php

JohnnieB · 06-06-2012, 06:19 AM

Welcome to BGW!

If the batteries were charging when you tried the headlights, you are lucky that you didn't blow them.
The pack voltage for a 36V system will be up to about 45V when on charge.

First thing is to get the battery pack charged. Should be ~38.2V after about 12 hour rest for good batteries.
Anything above ~36.0V will be okay for troubleshooting.

Next thing is to get the solenoid to click.
Key = ON
F/R = F or R
Throttle pressed.
Solenoid should click (Activate)

You described a series cart (F/R shifter by knee), so here is a schematic of a series cart with solenoid activation circuit traced.

Once you get the solenoid to click when it is supposed to, then, if needed, the high current stuff can be troubleshot.

Also, which Powerwise charger? Manuals are available for just about all of them.

If the transformer is okay, it is worth fixing.

tkinche106 · 06-06-2012, 08:54 PM

It's NOW running and in MY garage. thanks to all who helped. But as often it happens.... it was something entirely different. The ignition switch (last thing I tested) was missing ONE wire. Once that was plugged back in the cart moved.
THANKSS

lithoman · 06-07-2012, 04:15 PM

Rare that it was a simple thing....I can never be
That lucky.

Good deal...now have some fun

as350pilot · 06-07-2012, 05:30 PM

Can someone give me a 2001 TXT for $200.... geez that's a good deal! Awesome for you that it was that simple.

simple man · 06-08-2012, 01:13 PM

Glad it was a non expensive fix! That's why I miss the old switches that you screwed the wires on to. They would never fall off!

celvin43 · 06-08-2012, 07:03 PM

That’s why they have shock absorbers.

06-05-2012, 06:38 PM	#1
tkinche106 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 32	POSSIBLE lightening strike I have owned a 1991 CLub Car (electric) for about 15 years. I work on it regularly but would not say that I am an expert. A neighbor of mine offered his 2001 EZGO TXT electric to me for $200. I have been there for 2 days trying to get it to move. Finally he mentions that he had a lighting strike at his home and that the outlet I am on was damaged and replaced. (duh!) I took the cover off the Powerwise 36volt charger and the circuit board is fried. I have borrowed another and have it charging the batteries now. I cleaned and tightened all terminals on the cart. When I turn the key on 2 clicks I get nice bright headlights. When I put the cart in reverse (knee lever) the alarm sounds. But when I step on accelerator either F or R nothing happens. No clicking, nothing. Should I assume that something is fried in the cart as well. I see no evidence of burns or melting wires. What is the FIRST item to replace? THANKS
tkinche106 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 32

06-05-2012, 09:46 PM	#2
simple man Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bunnell, Florida Posts: 2,408	Re: POSSIBLE lightening strike Did the cart have the charging cord plugged into it when the lightning struck? If so the controller may be toast also. Look in the stickys for EZGO and there are test procedures listed there. Here's a link to a manual for your cart. It will have test procedures too! http://bennettgolfcars.ca/ezgo_manuals.php

06-06-2012, 08:54 PM	#4
tkinche106 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 32	Re: POSSIBLE lightening strike It's NOW running and in MY garage. thanks to all who helped. But as often it happens.... it was something entirely different. The ignition switch (last thing I tested) was missing ONE wire. Once that was plugged back in the cart moved. THANKSS
tkinche106 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 32

06-07-2012, 04:15 PM	#5
lithoman Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 169	Re: POSSIBLE lightening strike Rare that it was a simple thing....I can never be That lucky. Good deal...now have some fun

06-07-2012, 05:30 PM	#6
as350pilot Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 516	Re: POSSIBLE lightening strike Can someone give me a 2001 TXT for $200.... geez that's a good deal! Awesome for you that it was that simple.

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06-08-2012, 01:13 PM	#7
simple man Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bunnell, Florida Posts: 2,408	Re: POSSIBLE lightening strike Glad it was a non expensive fix! That's why I miss the old switches that you screwed the wires on to. They would never fall off!

06-08-2012, 07:03 PM	#8
celvin43 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sandhills of NC Posts: 2	Re: POSSIBLE lightening strike That’s why they have shock absorbers.