Slow studdering operation

9 Ball · 06-30-2009, 04:33 PM

Looking for some assistance with my 1994 electric E-Z-GO.
Got it a couple of months ago and after a few cycles of charging and using
the cart it seemed to work well, although probably for only 30-40 minutes.
Just recently after a charge it is studdering to try and go, but will not
operate with any gusto! I am thinking batteries, but wanted to hear from the forum if I should check anything else before I take the big expense.
Appreciate folks input
Cheers
Doc

IntoTheFire · 06-30-2009, 04:43 PM

Sounds like you may have a short and/or loose connection somewhere in the wiring. I would check and/or replace any loose connection.

And check your batteries with a voltage meter to see if they are putting out the correct voltage.

madd matt · 06-30-2009, 04:52 PM

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gornoman · 06-30-2009, 05:15 PM

Stuttering starts are usually a sign of spent batteries. Buy and learn to use a $25 digital multimeter, a sparky owner's best friend.

9 Ball · 06-30-2009, 05:16 PM

All the connections I cleaned. I will get the meter out and
take a look at what they show me. Could it be a battery itself that
is shorting out?

gornoman · 06-30-2009, 07:24 PM

Since it runs, there is no short. How old and what brand are these batteries? Water levels correct?

9 Ball · 06-30-2009, 07:28 PM

Water level I have been keeping a good eye on.
They have needed filling every few days, but seems to have
been working in the past. They are Trojan T105's. If I replace
was looking at the NAPA 8146 if the cost was greatly lower then the
$120 for the Trojans.
Any thoughts?

gornoman · 06-30-2009, 07:31 PM

If you have the means, my first recommendation is always Trojan T-105's.

06-30-2009, 04:33 PM	#1
9 Ball Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3	Slow studdering operation Looking for some assistance with my 1994 electric E-Z-GO. Got it a couple of months ago and after a few cycles of charging and using the cart it seemed to work well, although probably for only 30-40 minutes. Just recently after a charge it is studdering to try and go, but will not operate with any gusto! I am thinking batteries, but wanted to hear from the forum if I should check anything else before I take the big expense. Appreciate folks input Cheers Doc
9 Ball Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3

06-30-2009, 04:43 PM	#2
IntoTheFire Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5	Re: Slow studdering operation Sounds like you may have a short and/or loose connection somewhere in the wiring. I would check and/or replace any loose connection. And check your batteries with a voltage meter to see if they are putting out the correct voltage.
IntoTheFire Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5

06-30-2009, 05:15 PM	#4
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,286	Re: Slow studdering operation Stuttering starts are usually a sign of spent batteries. Buy and learn to use a $25 digital multimeter, a sparky owner's best friend.

06-30-2009, 05:16 PM	#5
9 Ball Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3	Re: Slow studdering operation All the connections I cleaned. I will get the meter out and take a look at what they show me. Could it be a battery itself that is shorting out?
9 Ball Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3

06-30-2009, 07:24 PM	#6
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,286	Re: Slow studdering operation Since it runs, there is no short. How old and what brand are these batteries? Water levels correct?

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06-30-2009, 07:28 PM	#7
9 Ball Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3	Re: Slow studdering operation Water level I have been keeping a good eye on. They have needed filling every few days, but seems to have been working in the past. They are Trojan T105's. If I replace was looking at the NAPA 8146 if the cost was greatly lower then the $120 for the Trojans. Any thoughts?
9 Ball Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3

06-30-2009, 07:31 PM	#8
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,286	Re: Slow studdering operation If you have the means, my first recommendation is always Trojan T-105's.

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