How do I know if my golf cart motor is bad?
The main sign of an issue in an electric cart is a lack of any “click” noise at all when you turn on your cart’s ignition. Usually, you’ll be able to hear the solenoid clicking both on and off whenever you switch your ignition.
Where is the reset button on a ezgo golf cart motor?
It should have a small reset button (Usually it will be red) located near the main battery supply. Hit the reset button and then put the cover back on the motor.
Do all golf cart motors have a reset button?
Carefully remove them with a screwdriver. Then reset your cart’s motor; most golf cart electric motors contain a special button designed to reset the motor by behaving like a tiny circuit breaker. You will usually find this button―you can’t miss it; it’s red! ―in the same area where various wires enter the motor unit.
How do you test a SepEx motor?
The best way to test a SepEx motor is to separately excite it. Always have the field on first and off last. Hook the F terminals to a power supply of the proper voltage range. A variable supply is nice because you can vary the field strength and see the effects on the motor speed.
How do you troubleshoot an electric golf cart motor?
There are a few simple problems that you can fix yourself that will not necessitate professional maintenance.
- Test the wall socket where you charge your cart.
- Expose your golf cart batteries.
- Test the batteries for voltage.
- Replace dead batteries.
- Expose the motor for inspection.
- Reset the motor.
- Test the cart.
How long do golf cart motors last?
When properly taken care of, the typical gas or electric golf cart motor can last many, many years (20 to 30+). But the fact of the matter is, many people neglect taking proper care of their golf cart motor.
What is a SepEx motor?
SepEx controllers have control of both the armature voltage and the current on the motor field coil. This offers more dynamic control of the motor. We see this dynamic control as regenerative braking and rpm or speed limit. The sepex motor is best suited for a neighborhood electric vehicle.
Are there any problems with the 2010 EZGO RXV?
We have 2010 RXV’s at my course and they have been trouble free. I would also say a few of the problems at different courses have been the newness of the AC system and how the cat operates as opposed to the older DC carts.
Why is my motor brake on my EZGO RXV crumbling?
Disk motor brake shoe is crumbling due to extreme heat. For the record, we are located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC; therefore we have some very steep terrain to contend with. A local customer, whom we sold an EZGO RXV to a few years back called for a service visit following a serious brake issue.
Why is my EZGO TXT RXV clicking but not moving?
The problem of the cart’s solenoid clicking but the cart not moving is reported by many. Experts advise that checking the batteries is critical. The important thing to note is that if your cart has a battery pack rated at 36 V, it must indicate 38.22 V when fully charged. Make sure that this is happening.
Is there a new software for The RXV?
Dealer promised to put in the new software to extend range/limp mode point, but hasn’t yet. Generally speaking, response has been reluctant to acknowledge problems in general with early RXVs and slow to respond.