EZ-GO Golf cart stopped working. How to diagnose / troubleshoot an electric EZ-GO golf cart.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ก.ย. 2022
- How to logically diagnose an electrical problem on an EZ-GO golf cart. Other than some design differents the same principled concepts apply on Club Car golf carts as well
I just bought this golf cart 2000 model for 300, because it wouldn't move. All the time, it was the white wire "loose" Thanks, this video saved me.
Glad yours was a simple fix!
Great video. Buying one that has a similar issue “I think”. This really helps a lot. Nice job.
i put a new solenoid on my 2000 ezgo 36v and accidentaly reversed the diode and it fried the peddle micro switch. i turned the diode around the correct way and it fried another switch. Did the diode dead short or did i damage the solenoid or maybe even ( heaven forbid) the controler??
You are gifted as a teacher. Next level is sharing your knowledge and doing it effectively. You are there. Keep it up. Thanks
You are welcome! New video coming soon!
Just got 3 ezgo golf carts for free, ones gas and two are electric. Gonna use this video to see if i can get them running tomorrow, thanks
That's amazing ! I wish I could receive 3 free golf carts
Thank you so much Joshua. Great video.
Excellent tutorial!!!
Thank you!!
Thank you! Very informative.
You are welcome !
Good stuff!! Great instruction!!
Great Vid. I can tell you have good experience & trouble- shooting skills. This cart may have same prob. as the one I'm looking at, so thx!
Thank you! Be sure to subscribe for more
Awesome video...explains a lot. Just wondering about Reed switch, my ezgo txt is not moving with good batteries and new F/R control switch. Thanks warren
The main contactor solenoid could be bad
Thank you. Very helpful.
Great video. Thank you.
You are welcome!
I have a probable with my ez my golf cart doesn’t move sometimes I have to keep moving the forward and reverse multiple times and sometimes then it kick and go battery’s are good I change the selinored. I’m stuck I don’t know what else can it be it’s not moving literally have to place with the reverse and forward back and forth or sometimes mess with the key to back and forth what could it be ?
Great video bud!
i’ve got almost the same golf cart. It’s a TXT. And it just stopped clicking when you turn the key on it was clicking, but when you switch from reverse to forward, it would not switch back you had to unplug a wire that goes to the computer and it would reset itself. Now it won’t do anything.
I know you get tons of questions about this kind of stuff, but I appreciate it if you have any ideas
Most underrated tip was, "water on the battery for corrosion dust." Im into a 96 ezgo txt that wont move. Im working on it this weekend for the first time so it should be fun.
Did you get yours running?
@toxicmatter22 I did get it running but the batteries were shot so I could only run it for a few seconds. So I went crazy and ripped apart the whole cart, rebuilt and repainted it. Now just gotta put the body back together and get a lithium battery.
Very much like your process! I have a 1992 Club Car 36v that sometimes goes in reverse/never forward (so thinking the batteries are OK). Just replaced the solenoid thinking that would be the issue, but wasn't. Now thinking about replacing the F/R module. Any ideas? I'm a novice with minimal electrical skills. Many thanks! Jon
Does it have a large F/R lever or a toggle switch for forward and reverse?
@@jeshualee2711 Wow! Thanks for quick response. Yes, a large (F/N/R) lever extends through the front wall. Doesn't always go in reverse and only once jumped forward. Seems like something could be loose, but haven't found it. Makes whirring noise before engaging in reverse, but no sound when in forward.
Awesome Job,,,Thanks for the info 🎸🎸
You are welcome! What was your biggest take away from it?
@@jeshualee2711 the process of elimination the most likely problems in the less likely problems you were right mine was a burnt cable a grounding cable that jumped the batteries from one to another thank you for taking the time to go over in great detail
@@rebelrocker113 that's a major diagnostic principle for sure! Stay tuned for more! I will be uploading some more content
Good video! I just bought a 93 ezgo with year old batteries, The total voltage was 35 v. I had to add 5 1/2 gal of water to fill to ring on each. Also the battery wire terminals on each battery are corroded. Hooked up the charger, 5a, came with the cart, over night and now reads over 36v, each battery reads over 6v. When I clean the connectors, before I reinstall them I'm putting corrosion spray on each. Hope this will stop or slow down the corrosion
Sounds good friend , you are doing the right thing. Keep charging those batteries repeatedly even if they are charged for a few days to try to work the sulfates off the lead plates. That was a lot of water you had to add!
They were bone dry! Seems like they thought they were maintenance free batteries. As soon as the weather warms up I'll clean them up.
Years ago my dad used 1/2 teaspoon of washing soda in each cell. They would bubble for several min, but got another year out of the battery. Don't know where you could find baking soda now.
Thanks
Mel @@jeshualee2711
Nice shop Josh
It's not big enough haha. But thanks. Be sure to subscribe!
You mentioned the FR switch is a pain. Do you know how to convert it to a solenoid switch ? I would like to switch mine out. Thanks very much. PS You have the heart of a teacher and motivated me to work on getting it running again.
Switching it out to a switch makes it so much more convenient for sure. Yes there is a kit out there for swapping it out. Search eBay for it. If you are not an expert in wiring I don't recommend attempting it though. It's pretty complicated and you have to mount a reversing solenoid etc in it. I can try to post a video roughly describing how to do it. I did one several months ago. Be sure to subscribe!
Great information thanks. What batteries do you recommend for a 48 volt cart
Crown batteries, cr165 is what I recommend
I have an EZGo probably '94. Batteries are new, but top speed is less than before and frequently it stutters while running. What do you see as the most probable cause or what is your suggested sequence of trouble shooting? Thanks.
I have this problem also and cant seem to fix it.
Thank You Sir 👍
You are welcome! Be sure to subscribe so I can make more !
Good work
Thank you. Be sure to subscribe, I will be posting another one soon
Thanks for the video. My sweet young wife has a 36v ez go. About that year model, and it stopped working, 2 of the battery wires had melted out of the batteries. I put regular battery lugs with wing nuts on them. The solenoid clicks, but it doesn't move. the charger comes on, and after an hour or two, it goes off. Do you have a video or know where I might find out where to start troubleshooting.
I will see if I can make another video describing this or talking about it. Be sure to subscribe! In the meantime check the main contactor solenoid and make sure it is working and make sure wires didn't melt off of the motor. To check the main contactor lightly depress pedal until solenoid clicks then short solenoid across the two large main terminals and see if it goes then. If not it sounds like some wire is bad leading to the motor.
@jeshualee2711 thank you. I checked the motor and controller, and it all checked good. It wound up being the contacts on the gear shifter, not making good connection
2004 ezgo 36 cuts off going up hill on bumpy ground ,if I turn the key off it resets and runs again. Silanoid is hot to touch so is the motor not sure if that's normal
Some wiring is loose somewhere. Inspect every wiring by grabbing it and make sure it is snug and tight. Key switch wiring could be loose too. Let me know if you find anything and be sure to subscribe. Hopefully I'll make another video addressing this.
Hi Jeshua, I have replaced everything I could thing of except the motor and key switch, and still can’t get it to work. It just stopped running without warning. EZGO 1994 Txt. Please help me. Just put new lithium batteries in it because I know the lead acid was bad.
What kind of lead acid batteries did you use? Are the batteries turned on?
What year cart is this?
Thank you so much
How do I test the micro switch in the floor by pedal?
If it only has two wires to it, it's a simple continuity test. You need a multimeter.
Sir i have a golf vehicle when i press pedal single time it can not move so i press pedal many time then it move and the smoothely run but the only problem is that its starting torque is very low because batteries are fully charged i check input voltage of motor 48 volt dc exact i want to increase motor starting torque what you suggest please reply its humble request
What kind of golf cart is it? What make and what year? Sounds like a bad foot pedal control
Have a 99 txt 36v. Runs fine on flat ground and struggles uphill. Makes beeping noise when hitting bumps and power is lost for a second. All batteries tested fine on multimeter and load test. What could this be?
Sounds like foot pedal control is bad
Thank you. I will check that
Joshua Lee I need your help my guy, just watched this video and it’s been the most helpful so far. Long story short I have a 1996 ezgo TXT 36v. Batteries are about a year old at most, every time I take the cart out it runs for about five minutes and then dies my M - wire coming off the top right hand of the control box is very very hot all of the other wires are not, this one is excessively hot by where the terminal meets the m - control tooth top right of box. Sometimes if I put the pedal down it’ll jump sporadically after it’s died (battery led on dashboard reads full). If I let the cart sit for a while it will then work again. The battery meter on the cart says it’s decently or if not fully charged but dies. I rewired all of the low-voltage wiring off of the forward and reverse assembly I’m on my third control box and third solenoid. I’m at a loss I don’t know what to do. I watched your video and checked to make sure my batteries are good they’re all registering at around 6 V. Any suggestions? Would love to chat via text or call, I’m that desperate!
How old are the batteries?
@@jeshualee2711 maybe a little more then a year old!
What controller do you have in the cart? What is the name and model of the controller? Also replace the wire that's overheating with at least a 6 gauge wire before it melts something down. Does the cart run full speed and then stop or is it very slow and weak and then stop? One battery could have a bad cell and that can cause it to stop. Batteries need to be loaded tested. What brand batteries are they? Are the batteries fully charged? Are the brakes dragging creating rolling resistance? Does the cart go the normal speed in reverse? Do the headlights turn off when the cart stops? When the cart stops does it first make several clicking sounds and then stops or just stops and there are no noises?
@@jeshualee2711 I have what is called a five prong controller that I picked up from a golf store here in town. It’s got four teeth at the top M- B- B+ and then A2I believe and then a plug-in plug at the top as well. I already changed out the wire yesterday that I was specifying on and it’s doing the same thing. As far as the model or make of the controller, I don’t know cause it’s installed in the golf cart. Currently in the solenoid is on top with a bracket holding it in.
@@jeshualee2711 yes the cart will run full speed and then all of a sudden just die. I’m not versed enough to check each battery. I am bringing it to a place here in town that will do a couple bench test for me next Friday the 28th. Batteries are fully charged the LED battery indicator on the cart is fully charged when this happens meaning when it stops and I do have lights on the car that don’t go out when the cart all the sudden stops. None of the electrical goes out when the cart stops working. Also, when it does stop working, I have the pedal down to go. The car will jump like it’s trying to go sporadically. But ultimately won’t go. And then after all this happens, I’ll tow it back home put it on the charger and it’ll work again in five or 10 minutes.
I’m thinking about buying a 2001 model the guy said it was driving perfect everything and then it just stopped working and won’t go is it worth it?
How much does he want for it?
@@jeshualee2711 $400
I need help. 36V 2007 EZGO. The batteries are fine. I rode it up the hill with a lot of resistance. The batteries got hot. I went for a hike, came back and the cart wouldn't move. I hear the click when I engage the pedal. Please help.
The batteries themselves should have never become hot after driving. Were the batteries themselves hot or are you only talking about the battery terminals? If only the battery terminals were hot that means they are dirty and corroded or possibly loose and you may need new wires connecting them because the wires will corrode and not conduct power correctly. I would say check the wires leading to the batteries and also check the wires that go back to the motor. There should be four main wires on the motor be sure all of them are snug and tight and not burnt off.
@@jeshualee2711 thanks. It was the terminals. Changes all cables and cleaned batteries. Charged and ready. The pedal still only clicks w key on.
@@roymiller447 the solenoid that clicks could be bad.
How can I diagnose the problem I'm having. It runs for like 50 yards and dies. Batteries are all good, all hold a charge. Its a 36V.
Is it running full speed then stopping? How do you get it to resume going? How long does it stay stopped? Sounds like a bad foot pedal module. Be sure to subscribe. I hope to address this in the next video
Bro i thought this was a middle aged white guy with a tan than homie flipped the camera lmao what in tarnation lol thx bro for the advice it was helpful
You are funny
My 05 TXTE DROPS TO 27v when I depress the pedal, and does not move in either fwd or reverse. Any ideas? Solenoid clicks…new batteries and cables (the batteries were old and cables needed replacement anyway). Visually everything looks good. Pulled the motor and checked brushes…ok.
Batteries are not fully charged. Charger isn't working or you have batteries wired up wrong. There is no other way brand new batteries can immediately drop to 27volts when you simply press the pedal.
Joshua Lee I need your help my guy, just watched this video and it’s been the most helpful so far. Long story short I have a 1996 ezgo TXT 36v. Batteries are about a year old at most, every time I take the cart out it runs for about five minutes and then dies my M - wire coming off the top right hand of the control box is very very hot all of the other wires are not, this one is excessively hot by where the terminal meets the m - control tooth top right of box. Sometimes if I put the pedal down it’ll jump sporadically after it’s died (battery led on dashboard reads full). If I let the cart sit for a while it will then work again. The battery meter on the cart says it’s decently or if not fully charged but dies. I rewired all of the low-voltage wiring off of the forward and reverse assembly I’m on my third control box and third solenoid. I’m at a loss I don’t know what to do. I watched your video and checked to make sure my batteries are good they’re all registering at around 6 V. Any suggestions? Would love to chat via text or call, I’m that desperate!
@@MichaelJohnson-uw7fu Have you fixed your cart yet? I would suggest you replace the control box. If the wire is getting hot, there must be something shorting out in your control box, but this is just an educated guess. Everything you said about what your cart does points to the control box. Good luck!
@@GetRealBaby no still down
@@GetRealBaby had the controller bench tested and it’s fine.
Make a video on how to replace that wire!
Okay haha. More coming soon. Be sure to subscribe!
What happens if solenoid doesn’t arc?
What do you mean arc? Nothing should be arcing but you should hear a click from the solenoid. If it's not clicking it could be the main controller or the battery wiring is faulty
What is the M on a controller
It stands for motor. It means that wire goes directly to the motor
I CHARGED THE BATTERIES AND WHEN I SWITCH FROM MAINTENANCE TO RUN IT MAKES A POP AND THEN I SMELL PLASTIC....WONT MOVE.....WHEN THE CART WOULDNT GO I PUT IT IN REVERSE AND IT TOOK OFF WAY TO FAST SO I PUT IT IN NUETRAL NOW IT WONT GO FWD OR BACKWARD
Sounds like it's wired up wrong. Did someone alter the original wires?
Sir I need some guidance. My ezgo slightly moves when I give press pedal but it wont go. This happened out of the blue. What do you think I should look at?
The main contactor solenoid is bad. It should be located near the speed controller
@jeshualee2711 thank you very much. I will order and replace. God bless
@@jeshualee2711 I replaced that Solenoid and it only slightly moves forward or back.
@@alexandermeans364 what year cart is it? Club car or ez go? Toggle switch for forward and reverse or mechanical lever? Need more information about what kind of cart you have.
@@jeshualee2711 it's a 2003 ezgo with manual lever
Where are you located?
Just curious why you ask? I'm in Georgia
@@jeshualee2711 I'm in Louisiana you look and sound familiar
@@FinancialPrepper I've never been to Louisiana but that's interesting!!!
I HAVE MELTING OF THE PLASTIC WHAT IS THE FIX?
My ezgo sat with new batteries over winter.. checked and charged all 6.. then switch on... DEAD.. nothing. no headlight.. no indication it has power. fuse?
Watch this video. Maybe it explains why your batteries drained. th-cam.com/video/SW2r0tIg00E/w-d-xo.htmlsi=6LY1By9yePjFxKgB
Also are you sure they actually accepted a full charge? How long did the charger run? What charger are you using?
A new charger and tested batteries.. turn key.. nothing.. lights out.. nada
@@watchmanjoe4823 how old are the batteries? How did you test the batteries? What is the exact volts of the batteries? If the batteries are good then you have a broken wire or bad switch somewhere.
5/23 bateries.. charger says they are 100%.. bad switch? I can look for broken wire...@@jeshualee2711
I have a 1995 EZ GO 36 V
I have no power going to the Solenoid
Make sure the keyswitch is working and the foot pedal control is working as well. Make sure all the batteries are fully charged and that the forward and reverse switch is working. If all that is working it could be a bad speed controller
The first thing you want to check is the battery terminals? Lol ok. Id check the fuses first but I'm just a journeyman electrician.. so idk.
I'm shocked at how so many of you guys have no golf cart experience but don't really believe what I'm saying. Most older carts like this don't even use fuses for the drive system. There are no fuses on a cart like this that can affect the drive. What fuses it may have can either be for the charger circuit or lights and accessories.
No fuses !
Sure
baking soda...first before the water...will neutralize the acid...
Yes that's a way to do it! Be sure to subscribe I'll be posting more soon!
Mmkayyy
Forgot to say I'm running lithium batteries
Do you get superior runtime?
absolutely!!! @@jeshualee2711
To clean the battery terminals properly use a half inch baking soda in a spray bottle filled with water. Spray it on then hose it off..
Easy Peasy..
NO WIRE WHEEL, NO WIRE BRUSHING..
Jeez, do I have to teach you everything...
Be sure to cover all the electrical parts first, with the exception of the batteries of course. But you're right, b-soda and water is all you need. And then once dry, spray each post with dry lube or a battery post spray. That will slow the corrosion process. Keep batteries CLEAN and dry.
I just replaced my batteries because my golf cart was not moving fast (and batteries were old)…. . New batteries and it’s Still not moving fast. It’ll creep along about 2 miles an hour.
Foot pedal control could be bad. Ez -go or club car? What year?
@@jeshualee2711 2010 ez-go
Why replace all that stuff? Just fix the problem and return it to the owner.
Hi Philip! Do you run a business and work on golf carts too? Just curious what's your experience level? Thank you.
This is the difference between quality shops like ours where we fix it thoroughly and we pride ourselves in extremely high customer satisfaction, to where we don't even advertise anymore because of extreme demand, vs shops that do half jobs only for the customer to have to return again and again, frustrated and upset.