Just found yall, and just purchased our first cart it's a 06 txte with one year old batteries good take off torque but to me it seems like it struggles going up hill. Any suggestions on what to start checking?
Thanks for watching! Our techs would want to see voltage readings for the whole pack and individual batteries taken by multimeter with alligator clamps, as the struggling occurs to see what issues power may be having getting to the powertrain. You may want a virtual appt with our techs here: www.golfcartgarage.com/gearheads-on-demand/ or get in touch directly at Support@GolfCartGarage.com or (800) 401-2934
hello, i have a 97 exgo txt 36v with powerwise. charger stopped working and i replaced the 2 board setup with a new single board as i had a bad relay. now it charges once again but it will not shut off when gauge drops down. batteries started to get hot so i unplugged it. is there any other issues with the powerwise that this could be or could the new board be bad? thanks
Thanks for watching! We'd suspect that if the charger will not finish its cycle, there may be a battery with a bad cell there somewhere. It would be ideal to get a load test on those batteries to see if one drops out under load, which can stop a charge from completing. Get in touch if you need more help. Support@GolfCartGarage.com or (800) 401-2934
Thanks for the reply. I am going to load test the batteries. They are not quite 2-1/2yrs old and seem to normally hold a charge with no issues. It was only after I replaced the Board it will charge but no longer kick off. Could it be the pin switches are set too long of a setting for charge time? Or should it still kick off before if they are fully charged?
Hi, I just found you channel and will attempt to join your next live session on Facebook. I have a couple of questions. I have a 2012 Club Car Precident that is relatively new to me. It would charge and run but quickly lose power. (I've never dealt with any golf cart before). I found the batteries (6 8-volt Duracell 3 years old) were all dry. Going the cheapest route first I bought 2 6-quart containers of electrolyte and distributed it evenly among all 6 batteries. This only brought the liquid up to the top of the plates (they were really empty) Next, I topped them off with distilled water (about 3/4 inch from the top which took 2 1/2 gallons) and charged them over night. The batteries seem to be no worse for the wear and work as they should. (Not sure how long they will run before needing recharging yet). My questions: 1) Should I connect my charger to the cart every night if I only use the cart for 20-30 minutes during the day? 2) Will my charger over-charge the batteries if left connected for multiple days? (It is the official charger for the cart and says it will turn itself off when fully charged). 3) If/when it becomes necessary to replace the batteries what is your thoughts on using lithium batteries? Would it be cost effective in the long run? I only use my car to get around on my property. Thanks for any advice you might offer.
If only driving 30 minutes, you may not need to charge every time. Charge only when you're down to about 40% capacity. That can be determined by installing a battery gauge or checking with a voltmeter. A full charge on 48V should be about 51-52 volts. The 4 volts or so above 48 is what you actually drive on. If your battery charger is working properly, it should shut off and not cause damage by charging, though overcharging is sometimes a feature to balance batteries in some chargers every several cycles. Lithium is a great choice for long lasting, 0 maintenance power. We have a video on that topic here: ua-cam.com/video/0PPYlD0VcHk/v-deo.html&pp=ygUeZ29sZiBjYXJ0IGdhcmFnZSBsaXRoaXVtIGJ1eWVy Let us know if you have more questions or need help! Support@GolfCartGarage.com or (800) 401-2934
I have a ruff and tuff golf cart and the onboard charger is flashing a red light 6 times and seems like it’s not changing properly. I need help I would like to fix it myself. Do you have any experience with ruff and tuff carts ? Help a brotha out
Thanks for watching, Evan! Sounds like your charger is throwing a fault code and you'll want to check the manual for your specific charger to find out what code corresponds to the flashing. It may be that the batteries are too low to start a charge, which could require a "jump" charge with another charger that doesn't have an automatic activation function. You can reach our techs directly at Support@GolfCartGarage.com or (800) 401-2934 if you have more questions or need help.
Hey, Tony! This can frequently be a symptom of a bad battery/cell or charger command system. We can help to troubleshoot that for you if you get in touch at Support@GolfCartGarage.com or (800) 401-2934
It depends on factors such as capacity, weight, and space available. Multiple smaller lithium batteries provide flexibility and easier replacement if one fails, while a single battery box may be more convenient to install. Consider your needs and requirements before making a decision.
Hello hi I have a question my name is Jeff from Florida. My question is I have a 48 volt club car DS that I bypass the onboard computer I have a Lester charger that is flashing green very quickly which indicates 90% but it takes forever for it to go to solid green. The software on the app says it's a hundred percent. I know charges do get a little warm I can smell the batteries they are brand-new along with the cables
Thanks for watching, Jeff! If this symptom is happening once every several charges, it may be performing a "balance" charge which is a normal function that does get warm and will usually make batteries bubble and smell. It equalizes the batteries to help maintain them at full charge. If it is happening every time you charge, there may be other issues. If you have more questions, get in touch! Support@GolfCartGarage.com or (800) 401-2934
Thanks for watching, Tony! Typically, that is a result of a bad cell/battery in the series producing what's called "phantom power" so that it may show what looks like a full charge on a voltmeter, but not enough to throw the kill switch in the charger. We recommend a load test on those batteries. Past that, there may be an internal malfunction to the charger causing it to fail to complete its cycle. This can vary a great deal from one charger to another. Trying it on another cart, if possible, may help. Get in touch if you need more help. Support@GolfCartGarage.com or (800) 401-2934
Just found yall, and just purchased our first cart it's a 06 txte with one year old batteries good take off torque but to me it seems like it struggles going up hill. Any suggestions on what to start checking?
Thanks for watching! Our techs would want to see voltage readings for the whole pack and individual batteries taken by multimeter with alligator clamps, as the struggling occurs to see what issues power may be having getting to the powertrain. You may want a virtual appt with our techs here: www.golfcartgarage.com/gearheads-on-demand/ or get in touch directly at Support@GolfCartGarage.com or (800) 401-2934
hello, i have a 97 exgo txt 36v with powerwise. charger stopped working and i replaced the 2 board setup with a new single board as i had a bad relay. now it charges once again but it will not shut off when gauge drops down. batteries started to get hot so i unplugged it. is there any other issues with the powerwise that this could be or could the new board be bad? thanks
Thanks for watching! We'd suspect that if the charger will not finish its cycle, there may be a battery with a bad cell there somewhere. It would be ideal to get a load test on those batteries to see if one drops out under load, which can stop a charge from completing. Get in touch if you need more help. Support@GolfCartGarage.com or (800) 401-2934
Thanks for the reply. I am going to load test the batteries. They are not quite 2-1/2yrs old and seem to normally hold a charge with no issues. It was only after I replaced the Board it will charge but no longer kick off. Could it be the pin switches are set too long of a setting for charge time? Or should it still kick off before if they are fully charged?
Hi, I just found you channel and will attempt to join your next live session on Facebook. I have a couple of questions. I have a 2012 Club Car Precident that is relatively new to me. It would charge and run but quickly lose power. (I've never dealt with any golf cart before). I found the batteries (6 8-volt Duracell 3 years old) were all dry. Going the cheapest route first I bought 2 6-quart containers of electrolyte and distributed it evenly among all 6 batteries. This only brought the liquid up to the top of the plates (they were really empty) Next, I topped them off with distilled water (about 3/4 inch from the top which took 2 1/2 gallons) and charged them over night. The batteries seem to be no worse for the wear and work as they should. (Not sure how long they will run before needing recharging yet). My questions: 1) Should I connect my charger to the cart every night if I only use the cart for 20-30 minutes during the day? 2) Will my charger over-charge the batteries if left connected for multiple days? (It is the official charger for the cart and says it will turn itself off when fully charged). 3) If/when it becomes necessary to replace the batteries what is your thoughts on using lithium batteries? Would it be cost effective in the long run? I only use my car to get around on my property. Thanks for any advice you might offer.
If only driving 30 minutes, you may not need to charge every time. Charge only when you're down to about 40% capacity. That can be determined by installing a battery gauge or checking with a voltmeter. A full charge on 48V should be about 51-52 volts. The 4 volts or so above 48 is what you actually drive on. If your battery charger is working properly, it should shut off and not cause damage by charging, though overcharging is sometimes a feature to balance batteries in some chargers every several cycles. Lithium is a great choice for long lasting, 0 maintenance power. We have a video on that topic here: ua-cam.com/video/0PPYlD0VcHk/v-deo.html&pp=ygUeZ29sZiBjYXJ0IGdhcmFnZSBsaXRoaXVtIGJ1eWVy
Let us know if you have more questions or need help! Support@GolfCartGarage.com or (800) 401-2934
I have a ruff and tuff golf cart and the onboard charger is flashing a red light 6 times and seems like it’s not changing properly. I need help I would like to fix it myself. Do you have any experience with ruff and tuff carts ? Help a brotha out
Thanks for watching, Evan! Sounds like your charger is throwing a fault code and you'll want to check the manual for your specific charger to find out what code corresponds to the flashing. It may be that the batteries are too low to start a charge, which could require a "jump" charge with another charger that doesn't have an automatic activation function. You can reach our techs directly at Support@GolfCartGarage.com or (800) 401-2934 if you have more questions or need help.
my charger will not turn off
Hey, Tony! This can frequently be a symptom of a bad battery/cell or charger command system. We can help to troubleshoot that for you if you get in touch at Support@GolfCartGarage.com or (800) 401-2934
Gotta question nobody seems to be answering, is it better to go with 3 lithium batteries or just one 36 lithium battery.
It depends on factors such as capacity, weight, and space available. Multiple smaller lithium batteries provide flexibility and easier replacement if one fails, while a single battery box may be more convenient to install. Consider your needs and requirements before making a decision.
Hello hi I have a question my name is Jeff from Florida. My question is I have a 48 volt club car DS that I bypass the onboard computer I have a Lester charger that is flashing green very quickly which indicates 90% but it takes forever for it to go to solid green. The software on the app says it's a hundred percent. I know charges do get a little warm I can smell the batteries they are brand-new along with the cables
Thanks for watching, Jeff! If this symptom is happening once every several charges, it may be performing a "balance" charge which is a normal function that does get warm and will usually make batteries bubble and smell. It equalizes the batteries to help maintain them at full charge. If it is happening every time you charge, there may be other issues. If you have more questions, get in touch! Support@GolfCartGarage.com or (800) 401-2934
my 36 volt golf cart battery are full charger but charger will not turn off
Thanks for watching, Tony! Typically, that is a result of a bad cell/battery in the series producing what's called "phantom power" so that it may show what looks like a full charge on a voltmeter, but not enough to throw the kill switch in the charger. We recommend a load test on those batteries. Past that, there may be an internal malfunction to the charger causing it to fail to complete its cycle. This can vary a great deal from one charger to another. Trying it on another cart, if possible, may help. Get in touch if you need more help. Support@GolfCartGarage.com or (800) 401-2934