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Old 12-07-2014, 08:39 AM   #1
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i have a 48 volt club car that i let my parents use, unfortunately my elderly father left the cart on for several days now the charger won't turn on to charge them. Any help on this thanks
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Old 12-07-2014, 08:52 AM   #2
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Default Re: battery recharge 8 volt

I might look into a 48v maintainer that would bring them back slowly . Price around $100. but might save you $780. in new batteries .
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Old 12-07-2014, 09:12 AM   #3
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The charger won't turn on if the pack voltage is below 36v.

You can either pre charge each battery individually with a car charger at the 2 amp setting (even 8v batteries) until they get close to 7.5v each.

Or you can jump the relay inside the charger so it comes on regardless the pack voltage.

If the batteries are really low, the Second method may trip the breaker in the charger.
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You can use a 12V auto battery charger if you are careful to not leave it on too long. You just have to get the battery voltage up enough for the charger to kick on. 15 min per battery should do it.
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Old 12-07-2014, 09:37 AM   #5
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Sergio, if i jump the relay and the charger comes on how long do i keep the relay jumped. thanks
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Old 12-07-2014, 10:00 AM   #6
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Until the pack gets up to 48v, a few hours I would imagine.

Also, after the first charge with the bypass, or if you used the car charger method, you need to reset the OBC as it keeps track of battery usage.

Just disconnect the main pack negative cable for 10 minutes and the OBC will reset.

Put the cart on Tow if you have a tow/run switch.

To avoid a spark when connecting the pack negative back, I use a regular 60 watt incandescent light bulb between the cable lug and the battery post for a few seconds before touching the battery terminal with the cable lug.
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Old 12-23-2014, 06:45 AM   #7
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thanks Sergio, been out of town the cart is a 95 no obc. think i have one bad battery. what should 8 volt batteries test out individually yhanks
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Old 12-23-2014, 08:50 AM   #8
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48v and no OBC... I guess You are not using a club car charger.

There is a sticky about batteries, here is a link to the voltage readings for difference SOC (State of Charge):

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...tml#post153082
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Old 12-27-2014, 11:32 AM   #9
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the cart was originally a 36 volt changed everything to 48 volt except for thr chager plug. bought a lester charger with the crow foot plug
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