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04-06-2019, 11:39 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
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04 txt seems to take a long time to charge
hey guys I have an 04 ezgo txt 36v have not had it long last owner put all new duracell batteries in it problem is it seems to take forever to charge even though when i check pack voltage its around 36v powerwise charger turns on jumps to 15 amps never more than 15 amp meter drops but even if i only rode it for 5 minutes or so charger runs for hours is this normal if not what should I check thanks guys
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04-07-2019, 09:29 AM | #2 | |
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Re: 04 txt seems to take a long time to charge
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Are you sure the batteries are new? What’s the date code on them? There’s a good chance you have a battery problem and not a charger problem. You can post some info to help you with that too. Take a reading of your pack 10-12 hrs after a full charge. Hook your meter to the pack and drive up a good hill where the cart is working hard. Note the pack voltage as you’re going up the hill. You may have to repeat this for each battery. |
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04-09-2019, 10:56 PM | #3 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: 04 txt seems to take a long time to charge
Got some time today to mess with the cart a little ok so I let the charger run till it shut off a couple days ago haven't touched it since took it out for 2 miles checked pack voltage it was at 38.0v connected charger at 7:55 PM at 11:35 PM charger was still running I ended up disconnecting it didn't want to leave it on while I was sleeping checked pack right after disconnecting it was 41.2v this does not sound right to me I know the batteries were fairly new they are dated 9/18 they are Duracell batteries 20 AH cap 105 min@75amps I feel this is a charger issue thank you I really do appreciate the help
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04-10-2019, 12:27 AM | #4 |
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Re: 04 txt seems to take a long time to charge
I bet your charger has a capacitor that is "drifting out of normal range". It would also explain why amps never goes over 15a. Unfortunately, it's near impossible for the average guy to test for a "drifting out of range" one, a "totally failed" one is easy for the home gamer to catch with a average volt meter. There are cheap meters available to test it more accurately with only one button press. But they would cost 2/3 as much as the capacitor you are checking to see if it needs replacing. It would give you a good number, like 6,102 for a good cap that should read 6mfd.(6mfd is 6,000 Microfarads). Seen many chargers take forever to charge to still "not fully charge", and less amp output than expected due to a bad cap. There are specific voltage readings you could take in the charger (outlined in the charger test procedures available by model of charger on this site), but they are voltages well above 120v AC, and can knock the living crap out of you.
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04-10-2019, 05:59 AM | #5 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: 04 txt seems to take a long time to charge
Is it unsafe to use the charger if this is the problem or is it just an annoyance thanks for the great info and quick response
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04-10-2019, 10:24 AM | #6 |
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Re: 04 txt seems to take a long time to charge
A set of batteries is a sizable chunk of money for most of us, so properly operating charger is a good investment and your charger doesn't appear to be operating properly.
Sounds like you have a Powerwise 28115 charger (picture attached) Also attached is how to check if the capacitor is out of range as well as the service manual for it. |
04-10-2019, 01:26 PM | #7 |
Getting Wild
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Re: 04 txt seems to take a long time to charge
Did you have the 38 volts after charging and after sitting for a couple of days or was that after sitting for a couple of days and having driven it for 2 miles? You typed one long run-on sentence and it's hard to read.
Also, you need to measure the pack voltage (total voltage of all six batteries) after it's been charging a while and is still charging. That charger won't shut off till the back voltage gets to around 45 volts. Also, from 7:00 till 11:00 is a reasonable amount of time to still be running. If I just run mine a mile or so and plug it in, it will run for several hours before shutting off. I have the same charger. |
04-10-2019, 01:36 PM | #8 |
Gone Mad
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Re: 04 txt seems to take a long time to charge
I'm still waitin' for him to finish his sentence. Have't seen a period yet.
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04-10-2019, 05:47 PM | #9 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: 04 txt seems to take a long time to charge
So for the run on sentance grammar is not one of my strong points. It is a powerwise 2 charger does not look like the one in the picture. The 38v was after sitting and driving the 2 miles.
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04-10-2019, 07:11 PM | #10 |
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Re: 04 txt seems to take a long time to charge
Here's the manual for a Lester-II, which is the same as a PW-II except for the window dressing.
Note: The capacitor will be either 3µF or 4µF depending on serial number. (Value and S# identified in parts list at end of manual) Troubleshooting in manual is pretty good. |