Introduction
If
you are having problems with your golf cart, powered by electricity, then there
can be several reasons. Learning how to troubleshoot your electric golf car can help you determine any problem at an early
stage and get it fixed without wasting time and money on hiring a car mechanic.
Before you begin troubleshooting, read your golf cart manual, so you can recognize
and repair or adjust the complicated parts efficiently.
Solenoid
With
the key in the ignition, press the accelerator. You should hear a clicking
sound, which means that the solenoid is properly working. If you hear a click,
then check the solenoid for loose cables. A solenoid is the insulated wire wound
on your electric golf car. The
electric current passes through the solenoid and set the magnetic field it
needs to function. If the wires are loose, make sure you tighten up instantly.
Press down on the accelerator again, and if it is still not a click, then the
solenoid should be replaced.
Controller
The
driver in his golf cart controls the speed of the electric golf car. Check in detail to make sure there are no loose
cables in the controller and if there is, make sure it is tighten. You will
need to replace the driver, if there are black marks on it.
Engine
Look
at the engine of your electric golf car
and check for loose cables. In addition, make sure that when you spin the drive
belt, it should give resistance. If the bet does not give any resistance, then
your engine has seized and the axis of the unit is completely broken. You may
have to contact the nearest golf cart dealer to replace 7the engine
immediately.
Battery
Battery
is the most common problem with electricgolf car. Different golf cart manufacturers use rechargeable batteries,
acid based on their golf carts. If the battery gives you problems, make sure
the terminals are clean and tight.
In
addition, you can also use a mixture made of plain water and baking soda for
deep cleaning. Then check how much water left in the battery and make sure that
the distilled water is covering its plates. The meter on the charger should
read between 15 and 20 amps. If not, you will have to contact the car dealer
and arrange for a new charger.
Follow
these simple tips and maintain your electric
golf car in a better condition.
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