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Old 09-06-2010, 08:11 PM   #1
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Default 96 EZ Go Medalist 36 V charger "clicking"

Hello again everyone. The cart has been running well, but a new situation has risen and before I blindly lurch myself into trouble (again), I thought I would seek advice. I have researched the forum for a cure before wasting anyone's valuable time but cannot locate a similar problem.

I have a 96 EZ Go Medalist 36 V electric cart and use a "Power Wise" brand charger. As of late, the front meter doesnt register anything when it is plugged in, but my test meter indicates charging, checking the two large charging cart cables @ the connection socket. Today when I plugged it in, it began "clicking" as if switching off and on, although test meter again shows charging.

Specifics are as follows... Batteries are 5 years old, and charge to aprx 38-39 V, and I try to recharge before they dive too low.

Charger plugged into cart socket test meter shows 37.1V

All cables are clean, great terminals tight EVERYWHERE

Heres where it gets cloudy....I tilted the charger back on angle (trying to read model # better-sitting on floor of cart) and suddenly the front meter comes alive, registers pos voltage, and the "clicking" has stopped, although the charger voltage output at the connector plugged into cart socket still reads exactly the same!...

Any thoughts ?- fix ? - repair - replace ? - leave alone/it works ? -

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Old 09-06-2010, 08:16 PM   #2
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Default Re: 96 EZ Go Medalist 36 V charger "clicking"

Try moving the plug around in the receptacle as they do come loose with use.I have even put a small bungee cord on them to keep them tight so the relay wont kick on and off.
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Old 09-06-2010, 08:24 PM   #3
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Default Re: 96 EZ Go Medalist 36 V charger "clicking"

also try cleaning contacts on both charger and cart..........................
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Old 09-06-2010, 08:40 PM   #4
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Default Re: 96 EZ Go Medalist 36 V charger "clicking"

Thanks all, The charger plug + cart receptacle is a weak looking area on this combo and I guess Ive been afraid to make them more reliant/upgraded. Both plugs are the smaller type grey colored ones that do not disassemble. Peeking into the channels of the plugs themselves where the wire goes down into look weak and although not corroded, certainly not clean. Glad opinion runs that charger itself might not be bad, and will make a good project to freshen up with better conectors.
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Old 09-06-2010, 10:06 PM   #5
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Default Re: 96 EZ Go Medalist 36 V charger "clicking"

those plugs do come apart and you can buy the parts for them .......you can buy the plastic housing or the housing with the ends already there..........get a small file and go over the contacts as good as you can...........i had a guy who his charger blew the fuse everytime he plugged into cart to make a long story short in the end it was the ends on the cart side.........new parts charged fine........................................
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Old 09-06-2010, 10:13 PM   #6
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Default Re: 96 EZ Go Medalist 36 V charger "clicking"

The female ends in the cart are called radsoks. They are pricey but easy to change...
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Old 09-07-2010, 04:06 PM   #7
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Default Re: 96 EZ Go Medalist 36 V charger "clicking"

I had a problem with my charger clicking on and off turns out it was in the handle so I changed the radsocks on both sides and no luck. What it was was the auxiliary contact wasnt contacting the radsock when plugged in. This is a small brass contact inside the handle between the radsocks. I bent mine out just a little bit and everything works fine now. Don't know if thats you're problem but just something to check. My charger is a powerwise 2.
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Old 09-07-2010, 05:13 PM   #8
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Default Re: 96 EZ Go Medalist 36 V charger "clicking"

From those more experienced, I am told that both charger connections have been changed (imagine that!) from original. These existing are the small-ish cheesy bi-polar hi-low / male -female that unfortunately do NOT dis assemble. Ive tried to squeeze tiny screwdriver down along side the contacts (radsocks?) and push retainer aside allowing tereminals to pull free like some box-type electric in line connectors, but no dice. It is within my skillset to chop em (if I must) and burn on new radsocks to use in new style connectors that DO disassemble as this type seems preferable in terms of ease in maintenence, longer life, heavier duty, etc. Words of advice or thoughts ?

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