Golf Cart Guru
• This article will be a bit of a continuation
of my last contribution. We got another
question similar to a previous one
addressing a “no-run” type of problem.
Q: It’s from Bob in Houston TX.
Help! Every so often my 1996 E-Z-GO TXT
golf cart will intermittently stop. Other
times, my golf cart wouldn’t go - it would
just make a clicking sound. Where should I
start?
As I’ve said before I don’t wish to critique
the question but we need a bit more info
before we can offer worthwhile help.
We’re missing a few things. Primarily what
we need is make, model, year, and drive
type.
Here’s what we have and don’t have.
Make, E-Z-GO. Model, TXT, Year, 1996.
The important part we’re missing is drive
type. In 1996 the E-Z-GO TXT electric was
available with two different drive systems,
Series or as they called it “non DCS” and
DCS. But we have another option. There is
also a gas powered version.
I’m going to stick with what I started last
article and give you a bit more.
Start with an examination of the obvious
things. A quick careful examination of
connections might reveal something simple.
Remember what I’ve said several times. BE
CAREFUL you can easily short something
and cause a catastrophic problem. If you
are not comfortable with it DON’T TOUCH.
It’s surprising how often a corroded,
damaged or broken wire can be the whole
problem. If you are able, look at the cable
attachments on the motor. Many times
these go unchecked during a diagnosis.
The
Is your golf car making a funny
sound? Do you have a repair
question? Need to know
how to install something?
Ask the Golf Car Guru.
Try charging the car. This will help you in
several ways. If the car charges properly
you know all the interconnecting battery
cables are ok. You’ll know your batteries are
at least functional and should propel the
cart for a few minutes at minimum.
If you have a volt meter you can follow
one of several tests I’ve included in earlier
articles like “voltage flow” “Simple series” or
others. You may be able to solve your own
problem.
Now, I’ll encourage all of you, please include
as much info as possible when you are
writing a question. There’s no limit on the
length of your email. The more specific you
are the more specific I can be.
Please be careful and have fun. . •
Have a question? Send it to Tim at: [email protected]
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