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LearJet 02-02-2023 06:42 PM

Yamaha 2016 new issue need help
 
Hello,

2016 Yamaha lightly used. I have new Ranger Batteries, new cables, and new solenoid. Has run fine the last 6 months. I took it out last night and went around the neighborhood. It ran fine on flat ground, when I went up the hill I have always gone up, once I crested the top, it felt like it downshifted from 100 percent to 80 percent, then slowed and stopped. I tried the forward and back switch and nothing. I ended up resetting the tow switch and it worked but seemed slower. Once back on flat ground, it ran fine. Any suggestions? It has oem controller. I just did a hydro meter on the new batteries and they are showing all green. I will need some guidance on where to put the volt meter to measure.

TIA

Kevin

Volt_Ampere 02-02-2023 06:57 PM

Re: Yamaha 2016 new issue need help
 
Two weak points with these are the motors and the controllers. I would check the motor brushes. Sounds like worn out brushes could be your problem. I would also check your battery voltage under load to make sure that batteries are not your problem. In this forum, I think at least 90% of these problems turn out to be bad batteries. Check fluid levels and do a voltage test under load.

LearJet 02-02-2023 07:18 PM

Re: Yamaha 2016 new issue need help
 
Any guidance on how to check brushes? Also where to hook up volt meter under load? THX

Volt_Ampere 02-02-2023 09:49 PM

Re: Yamaha 2016 new issue need help
 
Hook up voltmeter across battery + to - and watch it while accelerating hard. See how much the voltage drops. To check brushes, you have to remove and disassemble the motor.

LearJet 02-12-2023 11:01 PM

Re: Yamaha 2016 new issue need help
 
Team,

Here are my findings.

I hooked and ran a 100 amp load test. All batteries passed.

I checked all cells again with the hydro and they all checked.

Ran the cart up the hill and my volts dropped from 50volts to 44 volts.

Thoughts?

TIA

Volt_Ampere 02-13-2023 08:59 AM

Re: Yamaha 2016 new issue need help
 
Batteries sound ok. I would check motor brushes if it's a stock Hitachi motor.

LearJet 02-13-2023 04:36 PM

Re: Yamaha 2016 new issue need help
 
Will do....

LearJet 02-13-2023 10:02 PM

Re: Yamaha 2016 new issue need help
 
I ordered new brushes to replace while I am taking a look, to cheap not to do it while it is open.

Volt_Ampere 02-13-2023 10:41 PM

Re: Yamaha 2016 new issue need help
 
Good plan. Clean things up inside and install new brushes. If the commutator needs cleaning up at least hit it with some emery cloth. If it's real bad, look for a motor shop to have it turned on a lathe.

LearJet 07-27-2023 05:56 PM

Re: Yamaha 2016 new issue need help
 
Just getting to this next week. I do not think I have a stock Hitachi Motor on it. What are my indicators that this is a brush issue and not a controller issue? I am not very fired up to remove the motor and do this, but I can do it.

TIA


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