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Step By Step – 48 Volt Club Car Troubleshooting
Problem:
A 1997 48 volt Club Car was not charging. The owner needed help from the experts on troubleshooting his 48 volt club car. The owner had verified that the charger was working properly and that the battery pack had a charge of 45.5 volts.
Troubleshooting Steps:
- The owner bypassed the On-Board Computer (OBC) by connecting a jumper wire from the negative terminal of the battery pack to the black and gray wires on the receptacle. This allowed the charger to start working, which indicated that the OBC was the likely culprit.
- The owner checked the solenoid by measuring the voltage across the blue and blue/white wires while stepping on the accelerator pedal. There was no voltage, which confirmed that the solenoid was defective.
- The owner replaced the solenoid with a new one, and the cart started working properly again.
Conclusion:
By following these troubleshooting steps, the owner was able to identify and replace a defective solenoid in their 48 Volt Club Car. This allowed the cart to start working properly again.
Additional Tips:
- Be sure to check the voltage across the solenoid coil with an ohmmeter before you replace it. This will help you confirm that the solenoid is actually defective and not just a loose connection.
- When you are replacing the solenoid, be sure to install it correctly. The solenoid is a very important part of the starting system, and if it is not installed correctly, it could cause other problems.
- If you are not comfortable troubleshooting a solenoid yourself, you can always take your cart to a qualified technician. They will be able to diagnose the problem and replace the solenoid for you.
I hope this helps!