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club car battery charger beeps when plug into golf cart

by Prof. Saige Bartoletti III Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago

A Club Car golf cart that beeps 3 times means the battery needs charging or the voltage is too low. Try checking the same with the help of a voltmeter to verify if the minimum amount of charge is present in the batteries when plugged in the cart. Change the batteries if the problem persists.

A Club Car golf cart that beeps 3 times means the battery needs charging or the voltage is too low. Try checking the same with the help of a voltmeter to verify if the minimum amount of charge is present in the batteries when plugged in the cart. Change the batteries if the problem persists.

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How does the OBC work on a golf cart battery charger?

When you plug the charger into your Club Car, the OBC will tell the battery charger when to start and stop charging based on the voltage levels in your batteries. As a result, golf cart battery chargers for 48 volt Club Cars need a working OBC to get them to start charging.

Why won’t my 48 volt golf cart battery charger charge?

As a result, golf cart battery chargers for 48 volt Club Cars need a working OBC to get them to start charging. So, it is possible that your OBC is malfunctioning and it is not the golf cart charger. Again, this is only for 48 volt Club Car golf carts (Not for Yamaha or EZGO golf carts).

How do I charge my golf cart battery?

When you plug in your charger to your cart it will fully charge the batteries. Once fully charged, the charger goes into its "storage mode" feature so long as it is connected to the golf cart and the wall.

Why is my a club car golf cart beeping 3 times?

A Club Car golf cart that beeps 3 times means the battery needs charging or the voltage is too low. Try checking the same with the help of a voltmeter to verify if the minimum amount of charge is present in the batteries when plugged in the cart. Change the batteries if the problem persists.

Why is my golf cart making a beeping noise?

Golf Cart Making Beeping Noise The beeping noise in the golf cart is because the battery is not fully charged, low battery voltage, or because the rear end fluid needs changing. The beeping noise may come during a regular drive, but most people hear it when the cart is being reversed.

How do I reset my club battery charger?

Easily Reset the Club Car Golf Cart OBCKey switch to off.Set forward/reverse to neutral.Put tow/run switch to tow.Disconnect the negative battery terminal from the battery pack.Put the tow/run switch to run.Put forward/reverse switch to reverse.Put key switch to on.More items...

How do I know if my club battery charger is working?

Turn on the Charger – Once you have the voltmeter attached to your battery charger, turn on the charger to read the electrical output. Typically, the needle on the voltmeter will move from left to right – with right being higher – to gauge the amps produced. A reading of about 36 amps is typical for a battery charger.

How do I know if my golf cart battery charger is bad?

Bad Charger: IN GENERAL, if the charger kicks on, but doesn't charge fully or kicks off soon after, this is likely a charger issue. If the charger makes a loud clicking noise, this is likely a battery charger issue.

Where is the reset button on an electric Club Car golf cart?

Identify your main battery supply (usually the largest battery) on your motor. Check around this supply for a small red button that may or may not be labeled “Reset”. Press and hold this button for a few moments and then release it to reset the motor.

How do I know if my club car is charging?

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Why does my Club Car not charge?

The cause of a Club Car golf not charging is either a dead battery, a damaged power cable, or a faulty charger.

Can you leave golf cart charger plugged in all the time?

Manufacturers suggest leaving your golf cart plugged in all of the time while using an auto battery charger, as it will keep the batteries fully charged and always available. If batteries are not charged for prolonged storage, they may damage over time and deliver less capacity.

What do you do if your golf cart won't charge?

Golf Cart Won't ChargeCheck our outlet to make sure that you're getting power to your electrical outlet.Check the water level in your batteries, using distilled water to refill only. ... Check for corrosion or any loose cables on the batteries.Check the condition of your charger's cables (AC and DC cables).More items...

Does a golf cart battery charger make noise?

The bubbling or gurgling sound is entirely normal during the charging process, especially when the battery is new because it is essential for the golf cart batteries to solidify the new lead within the batteries, commonly called curing the lead.

How long does it take to charge a dead golf cart battery?

Charge your batteries for 8 to 10 hours with the proper style of golf cart battery charger. The best practice is to charge overnight after you are done using your cart for the day. Even if you only used the cart for 5 minutes, you'll want to give the golf cart batteries a good charge.

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Why is my golf cart battery charger not working?

Bad connections will cause any battery charger to not function properly. After you've charged up your batteries and checked every connection and you are still having issues, it's probably safe to say you've got a golf cart battery charger problem and may need to service it or buy a new one.

What wires are needed to charge a golf cart?

Only the red and black wires are needed to completely charge the golf cart. The blue wire is an optional safety wire. If hooked up to the motor controller it will not allow you drive the golf cart while charging it. Think about being at the gas pump and driving off with the pump still in the car.

What is an OBC on a club car?

When you plug the charger into your Club Car, the OBC will tell the battery charger when to start and stop charging based on the voltage levels in your batteries.

What voltage do you need for a 36V golf cart?

You must match volts to volts. A 36V cart requires a 36 volt golf cart charger. A 48V cart requires a 48 volt golf cart charger. You can burn up your batteries if you do not charge with the proper voltage.

Why is my golf cart charging red?

Occasionally a red fault light on a golf cart charger can mean that the batteries do not have enough voltage in them to allow the charger to kick on (see Charging Dead Golf Cart Batteries above).

How many volts does a golf cart battery need?

An automatic golf cart battery charger needs a minimal amount of voltage in the golf cart battery to even start working. They need somewhere in the range of 20-35 volts in the batteries to allow the chargers to know that they are connected up to batteries and to kick on.

Why is my charger making a clicking noise?

If the charger makes a loud clicking noise, this is likely a battery charger issue.

What happens when a golf cart battery is fully charged?

When the battery bank in your golf cart is fully charged, the flashing will stop and you will notice one solid green light. You should note that the LED indicators on the battery chargers for golf carts are different for the different brands and models. Each charger may have its unique set of colored LED indicators.

Why is my golf cart battery red?

The battery charger on your golf cart will start flashing red due to a fault code. 2 red flashes can mean that the voltage is too low. Different colored flashing lights denote different fault codes. If the red indicator light flashes and nothing happens after that, you must check if the charger is properly connected to the AC mains.

Why does my golf cart light flash yellow?

The yellow light in your golf cart charger flashes when the batteries need to be charged. If you have not used your golf cart for some time and the battery charge level goes below the threshold, the yellow LED indicator starts flashing. Once the charging starts, the flashing of the yellow light will stop.

Why does my EZGO RXV battery light flash red?

If the red light flashes twice, it indicates that the battery voltage could be too low and the charger is not able to charge the battery bank.

Why does my battery charger flash twice?

If the voltage is beyond these limits – lower or higher , the red indicator flashes twice. The battery charger timeout with three flashes can be due to one of the three situations given below: The charge in the battery bank has gone below 50%. The batteries have gone old and cannot take more charge.

Why does my charger flash red?

There can be four red flashes as well which means that it is another form of battery charger timeout. Six red flashes indicate that the charger is faulty. The battery voltage fault could be due to either high voltage or voltage below the required level.

What is the green light on an EZGO golf cart?

You may notice two types of flashing of the green light on the EZGO golf cart charger. One is a flash of short duration while the other is a long flash.

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