Hello all,
Im not sure Im in the right thread here so please redirect me if needed.
I recently purchased a custom cart from a dealer in my home town. It was built on an EZ-GO platform but i think they pretty much gutted it. The receipt says its a 2005 PDS. Ive been able to find out that i have an Advanced D.C. Motors Inc. 36 Volt motor and 2005 Trojan T-605 batteries. It also has a speed chip but Im unsure of the manufacturer. I am new to carting so please bear with me. If anymore info is needed to diagnose my problem please let me know what and how to/where to obtain it. So here goes....
I have recently noticed quite a reduction in run time and general battery power since the purchase of my cart (May 09). When i hit the accelerator my battery gauge(analog) dips all the way to the "E" side, my radio cuts out, and then regains its power. This is on a full night charge. It used to not make it 1/4 of the way down from "F". My acceleration has been severely hindered but it seems to make it up to top speed if i give it some time. I thought i may be low on water so i checked the levels. The front 3 were fine while the back 3 need a little. I added distilled water to the batteries and charged them overnight. This did not solve the problem. I have tried disconnecting all loads from the batteries (CD player, speakers, etc.) with the same results. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
-Pat
Im not sure Im in the right thread here so please redirect me if needed.
I recently purchased a custom cart from a dealer in my home town. It was built on an EZ-GO platform but i think they pretty much gutted it. The receipt says its a 2005 PDS. Ive been able to find out that i have an Advanced D.C. Motors Inc. 36 Volt motor and 2005 Trojan T-605 batteries. It also has a speed chip but Im unsure of the manufacturer. I am new to carting so please bear with me. If anymore info is needed to diagnose my problem please let me know what and how to/where to obtain it. So here goes....
I have recently noticed quite a reduction in run time and general battery power since the purchase of my cart (May 09). When i hit the accelerator my battery gauge(analog) dips all the way to the "E" side, my radio cuts out, and then regains its power. This is on a full night charge. It used to not make it 1/4 of the way down from "F". My acceleration has been severely hindered but it seems to make it up to top speed if i give it some time. I thought i may be low on water so i checked the levels. The front 3 were fine while the back 3 need a little. I added distilled water to the batteries and charged them overnight. This did not solve the problem. I have tried disconnecting all loads from the batteries (CD player, speakers, etc.) with the same results. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
-Pat
