Well, I posted earlier saying I just bought an '02 Ez Go - that's what I was told, anyway. The Manuf. Code says E201, which by seeing other places that describe how to tell the year, this cart is a 2001 model. F/R lever between riders legs. (non-PDS). But can't determine if this is a series, dcs, ?
Let me say first, I am new to this type of toy. The last couple of weeks I have read so much trying to familiarize myself with golf carts - my head is spinning. So I will post info I know you will need before helping me.
I have some problems. First some cart info.
The person I bought it from says the batteries were installed new in Aug. 2009. NAPA Specialties - six 6 volt = 36 volts.
Finally did a battery test. Hydrometer readings: two batteries all cells said 1200. The other four say 1250.
Got my hands on a volt meter. 1. 6.00, 2. 5.99, 3. 6.25, 4. 6.24, 5. 6.23, 6. 6.66. Total of 36.93.
By comparing to a battery chart, seems the pack is running between 60% - 65% capacity.
From what I have read, I would think the batteries were not broke in correctly or at all. Since less than 1 year and they are not good.
Other cart info: Contoller - D.C. Motor Controller - EVC Canada, part# CTL 6021, Current: 400 amp, Voltage: 36 - 48.
Soleniod: White-Rodgers, Type 12A-117111, Coil 36V. D.C.Cont.
Motor: GE, HP 8, RPM 1600, Volt 36, Amp 226, FR 49, Wound Series, AMB 40 C, Time(couldn't read it) 5 min.
It has a Radio/CD player in the dash, Marine speakers behind the front seat, headlights, horn, turn signals, brake lights, battery meter in dash.
After reading more, I discovered the back up buzzer was disconnected. When I plugged it back up it emitted a deafening blare - while the F/R lever was in forward. Stops when F/R lever is put in reverse. That can't be good.
At the first, when I drove the cart a ways (maybe 7/10ths of a mile) and stopped, it would not go forward or reverse until I rocked it. The solenoid clicked. Later, though, I discovered by gently - ever so gently - depressing the pedal it would engage and go.
The solenoid gets very, very hot to the touch.
I also hear a "noise" seems from the rear or right left. Can't really tell. When the pedal is depressed all the way, the sound (whirring?) is noticeable. The sound fluctuates with the speed of the motor.
Finally, the last time it was driven, the needle of the battery meter in the dash, dropped quickly and the cart slowed way down. It was dead by the time it got back home.
Could maybe all the problems be the result of bad batteries? What other tests should I do?
I am so sorry for being lengthy. But I figured the more info I could give up front the better. Thanks for your help.
Let me say first, I am new to this type of toy. The last couple of weeks I have read so much trying to familiarize myself with golf carts - my head is spinning. So I will post info I know you will need before helping me.
I have some problems. First some cart info.
The person I bought it from says the batteries were installed new in Aug. 2009. NAPA Specialties - six 6 volt = 36 volts.
Finally did a battery test. Hydrometer readings: two batteries all cells said 1200. The other four say 1250.
Got my hands on a volt meter. 1. 6.00, 2. 5.99, 3. 6.25, 4. 6.24, 5. 6.23, 6. 6.66. Total of 36.93.
By comparing to a battery chart, seems the pack is running between 60% - 65% capacity.
From what I have read, I would think the batteries were not broke in correctly or at all. Since less than 1 year and they are not good.
Other cart info: Contoller - D.C. Motor Controller - EVC Canada, part# CTL 6021, Current: 400 amp, Voltage: 36 - 48.
Soleniod: White-Rodgers, Type 12A-117111, Coil 36V. D.C.Cont.
Motor: GE, HP 8, RPM 1600, Volt 36, Amp 226, FR 49, Wound Series, AMB 40 C, Time(couldn't read it) 5 min.
It has a Radio/CD player in the dash, Marine speakers behind the front seat, headlights, horn, turn signals, brake lights, battery meter in dash.
After reading more, I discovered the back up buzzer was disconnected. When I plugged it back up it emitted a deafening blare - while the F/R lever was in forward. Stops when F/R lever is put in reverse. That can't be good.
At the first, when I drove the cart a ways (maybe 7/10ths of a mile) and stopped, it would not go forward or reverse until I rocked it. The solenoid clicked. Later, though, I discovered by gently - ever so gently - depressing the pedal it would engage and go.
The solenoid gets very, very hot to the touch.
I also hear a "noise" seems from the rear or right left. Can't really tell. When the pedal is depressed all the way, the sound (whirring?) is noticeable. The sound fluctuates with the speed of the motor.
Finally, the last time it was driven, the needle of the battery meter in the dash, dropped quickly and the cart slowed way down. It was dead by the time it got back home.
Could maybe all the problems be the result of bad batteries? What other tests should I do?
I am so sorry for being lengthy. But I figured the more info I could give up front the better. Thanks for your help.
