How do I know if my golf cart controller is bad?
X Common Symptoms of Controller Failure
- Top Speeds Not Appropriate for Your Cart. Golf carts are designed to reach pretty specific speeds and to not go over them or beneath them.
- Sudden and Unexpected Slowing.
- Shuttering or Shaky Driving.
- Stalling Out and Refusing to Start.
- Surges in Speed When Driving.
Why wont my golf cart go forward or reverse?
A EZGO PDS golf cart may go forward but not in the reverse direction if the Forward/Reverse switch has loose connections or the controller has gone bad. If the cart now goes in reverse but not forward, the problem is with the switch. You have to just change the switch in this case. Watch out for a defective controller.
How do I reset my electric golf cart motor?
First, you’ll want to reset your 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. The next step would be to recharge your cart and try turning it on again. If it starts up then you’re in luck!
Why does my electric golf cart hesitate?
In most cases, the hesitation problem occurs due to bad batteries. If you have bought new batteries for your EZGO RXV, make sure to fully charge them before the first use. Batteries should then be charged after every use. To keep the batteries in check, get a Digital MultiMeter to measure the individual voltage.
How do I test my club car speed controller?
How to Test Club Car Precedent Controller? To test a club car precedent controller, connect a voltmeter between the negative terminal of your cart’s battery and the M terminal on the controller. Then push the pedal down and look for a clicking noise from the solenoid. Your batteries should read as full.
Why does my electric golf cart surge?
A golf cart may be surging due to faulty batteries, faulty battery cables, or because the speed sensor connection has become loose. There are one or more bad batteries or battery cables. The connector on the speed sensor has become loose. The eyelets or cable connections to the motor could also be loose.
How do you check a fuse on a golf cart?
Find the service panel on the rear fender on the driver side of the golf cart behind the battery. Read the inside panel to determine the level of current the fuses are set to take at a maximum voltage. It is common for fuses to be 250V.