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08-24-2010, 10:46 AM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
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Stops after 20 feet
Was given a 92 EZGO Freedom 36V with no batteries. I put in 3 good 12V car batts. It goes about 20 feet then stops and won't move again for about 10 min. What's causing this? Is using car batteries a workable option for short distances? Thanks.
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08-24-2010, 01:22 PM | #2 |
steeplejack x
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Re: Stops after 20 feet
Which electrical system in your 92?
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08-24-2010, 01:46 PM | #3 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: Stops after 20 feet
Not sure. How do I tell? I do have the wiring diagrams.
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08-24-2010, 01:50 PM | #4 |
steeplejack x
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Re: Stops after 20 feet
You'll either have a black plastic cover under which is a controller or a set of coils in a metal housing. Both will be between the three batteries on either side.
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08-24-2010, 02:22 PM | #5 |
steeplejack x
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Re: Stops after 20 feet
You'll either have a black plastic cover under which is a controller or a set of coils in a metal housing. Both will be between the three batteries on either side.
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08-24-2010, 05:19 PM | #6 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: Stops after 20 feet
It has the plastic cover and controller.
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08-24-2010, 09:19 PM | #7 |
steeplejack x
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Re: Stops after 20 feet
You're asking a lot of 3 12v cranking batteries but theoretically it should work. For 20' anyway. Sorry, that was uncalled for but you had to know that was coming right? Ask anyone, 3 12v auto batts ain't gonna last long at all.
After it quits is there any heat coming from anywhere in the battery bay? Controller, cables, FNR, solenoid, etc. |
08-25-2010, 08:38 AM | #8 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: Stops after 20 feet
No heat that I can detect. Any guess why it would come to life again after a few minutes? I guess the main question is whether there is something more wrong that would make it not worthwhile putting $800 worth of new batteries in it. Thanks
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08-25-2010, 10:52 AM | #9 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Stops after 20 feet
Feel the controller when it quits. If it is hot than more than likely its your issue. when it cools the cart runs again.
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08-25-2010, 04:04 PM | #10 |
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Re: Stops after 20 feet
I'll do that. I got the test procedures too and will run the controller test before and after it quits. That should tell the tale.
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