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07-02-2016, 10:02 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jul 2016
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EZGO Doesn't Move
I have a 2006 EZGO TXT,(PDS according to the picture posted as a sticky). I charge the batteries until the charger shuts off, the charger gets very hot. The batteries read 36.5 volts. When I turn the key to the on position and flip the switch to Fwd or Rev the battery meter comes on and shows low to dead batteries. I do hear the click when I put the switch in fwd or rev. When I push on the pedal the cart does not move & no sounds. I drove the cart a couple of weeks ago and is was running good then seemed like it was running out of juice until it would not move. I can also turn on the head lights and push the horn. The lights do not dim and the horns sounds off loud and normal. Puzzled...
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07-02-2016, 10:51 PM | #2 |
Happy Carting
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Southern California
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Re: EZGO Doesn't Move
Sounds like the batteries are in desperate need of a charge
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07-03-2016, 06:42 AM | #3 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Chicago Area
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Re: EZGO Doesn't Move
If they read 36.5 after a charge, you've got a problem. Mine read 38.4 after a charge. I never let mine get to 36.5 before I charge them. Have you checked the water level? What was the voltage before charging?
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07-03-2016, 08:44 AM | #4 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Florida
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Re: EZGO Doesn't Move
Yes, the water level is full. I didnt check the voltage before charging. When this started the cart came off of the charger, we drove it around the block and the last 1/4 of the drive it started slowing down until it came to a crawl in the driveway. The battery meter read dead at that point. I put it on charge and the problem started.
It has been on the charger all night. I just went out and the charger is off, the battery meter shows full charge. It clicks when I turn it on and put it in FWD. Now when I step on the pedal it clicks but does not move. I am on my way to purchase a battery load tester. I have a feeling that one battery might bed reading properly but dies under load. Thanks... |
07-03-2016, 09:01 AM | #5 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: NE Indiana & SW Florida
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Re: EZGO Doesn't Move
What you need is a DVM to check your batteries out cheaper...Also can be used to check different voltages when trying to troubleshoot a golf cart.
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07-04-2016, 09:34 AM | #6 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Florida
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Re: EZGO Doesn't Move
The batteries charged to 37.5 volts. I removed the cover on the controller and checked connections. All of them are tight. I left the cover off and decided to try it, this time it moves. I checked the wires for splits or grounding/shorting and didn't see anything. I put the cover back on and it was dead again. I removed the cover once more and it moves.
I am guessing but it kind if seems like the Run/Tow switch is hitting something when the cover is on but not sure. I put the cover back on using just the two top bolts and it runs. I would still like to find what is causing it so I can properly repair it. I decided to test run it and went 200 yards. I came back, put the charger on it. The charger turned on and ran for over an hour. Did a 200 yard run drain the batteries that much? Has anyone had this issue in the past? Thanks... |
07-04-2016, 09:37 AM | #7 | |
Happy Carting
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Re: EZGO Doesn't Move
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07-04-2016, 01:21 PM | #8 | |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Apr 2016
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07-04-2016, 01:25 PM | #9 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Greenwood, SC
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Re: EZGO Doesn't Move
Your batteries are weak or you have a bad battery or two. Only charging to 37.5 is a sign. That's only like 80% . And a charger running for an hour after a 200 yard run sounds normal. Remember it starts high then tapers the charge down really low before it if finially cuts off
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07-04-2016, 10:29 PM | #10 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Florida
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Re: EZGO Doesn't Move
Since I took the controller cover off and put it back on with only 2 screws and charged again, the cart did good on a test 4 times around the neighborhood.
I am thinking the Run/Tow switch is pushing on something causing the problem. I have decided that I will 3D print another cover that is larger so the switch cannot hit anything. Thank you to everyone that replied. All of your comments have helped. |
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