How to test cart without buying new batteries?

larryo587 · 01-21-2013, 10:54 AM

I came across an ezgo txt. The person that gave it to me says that it was working but needed new batteries before it sat up for over a year. I want make sure the cart works before i spend 600 on batteries. Can i use a 12volt to c if it moves? What about if i use 4 8 volts? Or should i buy the batteries then start trouble shooting if there are any problems?

scottyb · 01-21-2013, 11:05 AM

Welcome to BGW!

I have bought many carts like that. Generally they all run when fresh batteries are installed. A few require alittle help. And some have additional issues like worn F&R or bad cables... just maintenance stuff.

If your goal is a running cart just get the new batteries and go for it.

Be sure to clean up the trays when you swap out the batteries.

larryo587 · 01-21-2013, 02:09 PM

ok thanks that is what im gonna do i guess.

scottyb · 01-21-2013, 02:16 PM

Other wise you can string 3 12v car batteries together in series (+ to -) and just see if it will turn the wheels forwards and back on jack stands... but don't use them to test drive. It is hard on the cart and the car batteries.

01-21-2013, 10:54 AM	#1
larryo587 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 53	How to test cart without buying new batteries? I came across an ezgo txt. The person that gave it to me says that it was working but needed new batteries before it sat up for over a year. I want make sure the cart works before i spend 600 on batteries. Can i use a 12volt to c if it moves? What about if i use 4 8 volts? Or should i buy the batteries then start trouble shooting if there are any problems?
larryo587 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 53

01-21-2013, 11:05 AM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: How to test cart without buying new batteries? Welcome to BGW! I have bought many carts like that. Generally they all run when fresh batteries are installed. A few require alittle help. And some have additional issues like worn F&R or bad cables... just maintenance stuff. If your goal is a running cart just get the new batteries and go for it. Be sure to clean up the trays when you swap out the batteries.

01-21-2013, 02:09 PM	#3
larryo587 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 53	Re: How to test cart without buying new batteries? ok thanks that is what im gonna do i guess.
larryo587 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 53

01-21-2013, 02:16 PM	#4
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: How to test cart without buying new batteries? Other wise you can string 3 12v car batteries together in series (+ to -) and just see if it will turn the wheels forwards and back on jack stands... but don't use them to test drive. It is hard on the cart and the car batteries.

Similar Threads
Thread	Forum
All batteries test 6.3V or better, but cart loses power quickly	Electric EZGO
Buying a used cart, how can I test batteries?	Electric Club Car
cart with no batteries. Any way to test motor?	Electric Club Car
Batteries test fine, cart will not charge	Electric EZGO
Buying new golf cart batteries	Electric Club Car

Today
BGW	Sponsored Links __________________ This advertising will not be shown in this way to registered members. Register your free account today and become a member on Buggies Gone Wild Golf Cart Forum