Basic EZGO Golf Cart Problems And How To Fix
April 30, 2010 by Bruno
Filed under Golf Cart Repair
Electric E-Z-Go Golf Carts are becoming more popular every day and have become the main source of transportation for many people. At times, your golf cart may seem to have a mind of its own and will cause you problems with either a lack of power or sometimes the complete opposite–it seems to want to drive even when you don’t. A number of sticky issues may be resolved with a bit of investigation.
Step 1
Troubleshoot a sticky accelerator by turning the engine on and listening for a small clicking sound. If your golf cart is running without you pushing on the accelerator, the solenoid may be sticking into an on position. The clicking noise should only occur once the accelerator is pressed. This is a common problem with E-Z-Go golf carts and can cause overheating. Have the solenoid replaced by a qualified mechanic.
Step 2
Notice if you are losing power when you drive up inclines. If so, you may need to replace or tighten a battery cable connection. Examine the wiper speed switch for burned-out contacts. Replace any old, frayed or singed connections.
Step 3
Check your tire pressure to be sure it is at the proper level. E-Z-Go electric carts with low tire pressure will experience an increased load on the batteries which will slow you down and decrease the distance you can drive before recharging. Inflate tires to 18 to 22 PSI.
Step 4
Test your battery, if you notice slowing, to see if it has a proper charge. Most batteries last five years, but some may be good for twice that long it properly maintained. If the battery is still good, examine the water level–if it is too low it can make the cart lose power. Fill with distilled water to cover the battery plates up to 1/4 inch below the fill tube.
Step 5
Check the heavy wiring in the engine if you are experiencing melting of your wires or cables. Examine any loose connections and tighten them. Clean off any corrosion on your battery cables or end wires as this can also cause resistance and heat buildup.
I have a late 80′s about 89 EZ Go Gas Golf Cart. We use it at the lake only. Had it for 3 summers – literally very little maintence issues. I’ve changed the plug twice, air filter twice, all new factory tires and its run literally flawless.
Today my daughter was driving it at the lake and it started to just slow down and just died. The headlights will come on very bright so I don’t think its the battery. It will not turn over or attempt to engage the motor when I step on the gas pedal.
My first gut instinct tells me I have a bad coil or Key switch where the key goes in. When I put the gear selector in Reverse – I don’t hear the safety alert tone, but again the lights will come on very bright.
KC
Bruno: I have never owned a gas cart so I can’t help with this one. If someone else has any idea please comment on their problem.
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Easy Go Electric
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Hello,
I’m posting a problem that I am currently having with my late 90′s electric ezgo. The problem I’m experiencing is that a after running the cart for a few minutes it starts to lose power and makes a clicking sound. Once you stop rolling the if you press the accelerate the motor clicking continues and the cart doesn’t move. If you put it in reverse the cart will run fine. It almost feel like the gears are slipping. Any thoughts? Thanks
I have a 2005 ez-go cart now it’s a 36 volt system and all the batteries are charged but when I turn it on i here it click when I put it inforward and reverse but it will not go when I put it in forward It tries to go like sputtering but won’t go what do you think the problem is.
at the side of the motor is a fan that cools off the engine when it is running take a air nozzle and blow out any dirt in the fan shoud , and check to see if your muffler isn’t plugged, some times mice like to make there nest in the muffler
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I have an ezgo cart. When i step on the pedal it just clicks?????