Headlights and Taillights Out After Replacing Batteries

[Todd1266]

I recently replaced the batteries on a 2008 CC Precedent. Cart runs fine. During battery install, I mis-connected the lights. They flashed on and hear a pop. Re-wired correctly and replaced 15amp in line fuse, but they won't light up (headlight and taillight ). What do I check next?

 

[HotRodCarts]

If you sent more voltage to the lights it's possible all the bulbs blew or the switch. Check to see if you have 12 volts going to the lights.

 

[Patrick L]

What HRC said, it sounds like you had 36/48v going to the lights. I bet they were very bright for a very short period of time.

 

[Todd1266]

Thanks to both - When HOTRod -when you mention the switch - the on/off pull knob? No other switches or relays between the fuse and the lights? Fuse didn't appear to be burned, but replaced it anyway.

And yes, they were very bright for a flash...

 

[HotRodCarts]

Yes I was talking about the headlight switch that turns the lights on and off. The first thing you should check is to see if there's 12 volts going to the lights. Also are you sure the 15 amp fuse was for the lights? If you have 12 volts at the light sockets the bulbs are the problem.

 

[Todd1266]

Replaced both head light bulbs - as Patrick suggested, one had "popped" and the other was also burned. New bulbs and all good! Thank you

 

[HotRodCarts]

Glad to hear it was only the bulbs and thanks for the follow up.