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Old 10-27-2009, 09:19 PM   #1
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Ok guys, heres the problem. I have a 92 EZGO, lifted with big Tires, High Speed motor, (36 v) 4 ga, wires through out, new trojan T105's , the wire that runs from the FNR switch to the controller gets burning hot, only that wire, and then I get the burning hot smell. My thought is that I need to upgrade the controller to handle the heavy load by the the tires, and high speed motor, can someone tell me if I am on the right path?

BTW the controller is stock, 275 amp curtis controller.
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Old 10-27-2009, 09:34 PM   #2
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I think that one contact in the F/R switch for that cable is making a bad connection. Take the F/R apart and either replace the contacts or file them flat so they make good contact. You should probly replace that cable too. It won't be long and it will give out on you if its been that hot before. OR it could possibly be just the cable thats bad or the connection.
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Sorry, if I forgot to post that, I replaced all wires with brand new 4ga.
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Old 10-27-2009, 09:41 PM   #4
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I'm having an issue with the high speed motor and over sized tire combination? Not a good mix - especially with a stock controller...

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Ok so suggestions on controller upgrade?
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Old 10-27-2009, 09:46 PM   #6
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Ok so suggestions on controller upgrade?
I dunno - what motor do you have?

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36 volt called Lightning, bought it from East Coast Custom Carts, makes the cart fly, went from 14 mph to 27.
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Sorry, if I forgot to post that, I replaced all wires with brand new 4ga.
Just because they are new doesn't mean they are making good connection. That one contact has probly been hot, so hot it will be discolored. If thats the case then theres your problem, either the contact or the connection.

No, its not a real good thing to run a high speed motor, lifted with big tires and a stock controller. Usually the controller gets hot and shuts down or fries all together. A high amp controller is highly recommended but not having one isn't the reason the 1 cable is getting hot. It will get worse when you put more amps to it guaranteed.
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Old 10-27-2009, 09:53 PM   #9
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36 volt called Lightning, bought it from East Coast Custom Carts, makes the cart fly, went from 14 mph to 27.
You need more controller! Do you know what hp the motor is?

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Old 10-27-2009, 09:57 PM   #10
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Let me check the HP, but good point Roady, I will look into that contact as well.
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