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club car golf cart obc problems how to find

by Mrs. Eileen Kulas PhD Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Where is the OBC on a golf cart?

Look for the main negative wire coming off of the last battery in sequence(it will be the only negative wire not going to another battery). If you have an OBC(on board computer) the wire will come off of that negative wire and through the middle of a small box about 4" inches square. The small box is the OBC.

How do you reset the OBC on a Club Car golf cart?

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 test my golf cart computer?

Measure from battery pack positive terminal to the negative socket on the charger receptacle. There should be a few less volts than entire pack voltage. If not the On Board Computer that the controls the charging system on the golf cart has failed.

What does OBC mean on a golf cart?

Club Car uses an On Board Computer (or OBC) to monitor and control various functions of their carts. It functions as a Go/No Go control for the charging and drive systems. If the OBC detects a problem in either the charging or drive system, it will shut that feature off.

How do I know if my club car controller is bad?

X Common Symptoms of Controller FailureTop Speeds Not Appropriate for Your Cart. Golf carts are designed to reach pretty specific speeds and to not go over them or beneath them. ... Sudden and Unexpected Slowing. ... Shuttering or Shaky Driving. ... Stalling Out and Refusing to Start. ... Surges in Speed When Driving.

Where is the reset button on electric golf cart?

Locate the motor Remove the panel so the electric motor is visible. Electric motors usually include reset buttons that can perform similar to circuit breakers. Look in the area where several electrical wires enter the motor and locate a small red button. This is the reset button.

How do you troubleshoot an electric club car?

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How do you test a club car motor?

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How do you test a club car controller?

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Do all club cars have an OBC?

Since 1995, 48 volt Club Cars come with an OBC. The OBC is a small device that is wired into the golf cart that's purpose is to regulate the batteries charge.

How do I reset my golf cart motor?

First, you'll want to reset your motor. It should have a small reset button (Usually it will be red) located near the main battery supply. Hit the reset button and then put the cover back on the motor. The next step would be to recharge your cart and try turning it on again. If it starts up then you're in luck!

How do I reset my club battery charger?

How to reset your Club Car's OBC after a faultKey Switch to Off.Forward/Reverse to Neutral.Tow/Run Switch to Tow.Disconnect the Battery NEGATIVE (–) wire from the Battery Minus terminal on the battery pack.Put the Tow/Run to Run.Forward/Reverse Switch to Reverse.Key Switch to On.Lock the throttle pedal down.

How do you bypass OBC on Club Car DS?

To bypass the OBC you will need to connect a 12 gauge black wire from the negative terminal of this battery to where the black wire attaches to the back of the receptacle. That's it folks; you're done!

How do I reset my Club Car DS controller?

How to reset your Club Car's OBC after a faultKey Switch to Off.Forward/Reverse to Neutral.Tow/Run Switch to Tow.Disconnect the Battery NEGATIVE (–) wire from the Battery Minus terminal on the battery pack.Put the Tow/Run to Run.Forward/Reverse Switch to Reverse.Key Switch to On.Lock the throttle pedal down.

How do I reset my golf cart motor?

First, you'll want to reset your motor. It should have a small reset button (Usually it will be red) located near the main battery supply. Hit the reset button and then put the cover back on the motor. The next step would be to recharge your cart and try turning it on again. If it starts up then you're in luck!

How do you reset a cart battery?

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What is an OBC golf cart?

Since 1995, 48 volt Club Car's come with an OBC. The OBC is is a small device that is wired into the golf cart that’s purpose is to regulate the batteries charge. As you use and drive your golf cart, the OBC records the amount of energy consumed and then directs the charger to replace exactly the amount of energy needed to fully replenish ...

What does OBC stand for in a car?

What does OBC stand for? You’ll see that generally folks will use the abbreviation OBC. This is simply an abbreviation for “On Board Computer” and is widely used when referring to the OnBoard Computer in your 48V Club Car (a much quicker way to get it down on paper rather than typing out the whole phrase).

How many volts does a club car battery have?

If the OBC on the Club Car is functional and the batteries are above 35 volts, you should hear a "click" from the relay inside the charger when the round plug is inserted into the cart and the charger should come on and begin charging.

How to reset club car OBC?

The best way to reset your club car OBC is first to switch off the key switch. Then you put your cart to neutral and then put tow run switch to the low position. After this, you should disconnect the negative of the battery terminal from the battery set.

How to tell if a golf cart is running?

The simplest test to ascertain your golf cart controller’s performance is to to watch whether it runs when the batteries are fully charged with a slight push of the pedal. If you hear a distinct clicking noise, then your golf cart is running correctly. If there is no clicking sound, then the solenoid is not allowing power to flow to your controller.

How to check if golf cart battery is working?

Connect a voltmeter to the negative terminal on the battery. Connect the voltmeter to the M terminal on the controller. Push down on the golf cart pedal. A clicking sound should be heard. The batteries show a full charge. You must determine whether your golf cart batteries are working properly or not.

Why is my cart not starting?

If your cart doesn’t start even when your batteries are full, and no clicking sound comes from the solenoid, it means your solenoid is defective or accelerator. If you hear a distinct clicking sound, this means that there is nothing wrong with solenoid as it allows power to flow to the controller.

What is the third pin on a club car charger?

There are several sources for a specific club car charger, and you need to find out what suits your cart best. For the external charger, it is the third pin that is connected with the negative of the charger or 3-pin plug.

What voltage should a 48V club car battery be?

For your 48 volt club car all batteries should read 9.3v so as to give the pack its optimal performance. However, if any one or more batteries give a reading below 7.0v and the same differs much more than the standard tolerable limit of 0.5v against other batteries in the pack, then such batteries are stated to be bad.

How to test club car precedent controller?

To test a club car precedent controller, connect a voltmeter between the negative terminal of your cart’s battery and the M terminal on the controller. Then push the pedal down and look for a clicking noise from the solenoid. Your batteries should read as full. Connect a voltmeter to the negative terminal on the battery.

What is an OBC in golf carts?

Club Car uses the On Board Computer or OBC to monitor and control functions of their golf carts. If it functions properly it controls the charging and the drive system. If the OBC detects a problem with the charging system or the drive systems it shut down.

What happens if you disconnect the controller from a golf cart?

If you disconnect the controller from the golf cart will cause a soft reset of the of the OBC when the battery power is removed. Once the battery powered is removed, the OBC internals will clear any faults. Once the controller is reinstalled, everything should work fine.

How long does it take for the OBC to reset?

Lock the throttle pedal down with a second set of hands or object. The reverse buzzer will sound and go off in approximately 30 seconds. Leave the cart like that for 5 min to cause the OBC to reset.

Is tidewater cart responsible for golf cart problems?

Tidewater Carts is not responsible for any malfuntions or problems that you incur directly or indirectly from folowing these procedures. Keep in mind that testing and troubleshooting should be done by trained and paid golf cart tech's.

How to reset OBC on a golf cart?

Press the throttle pedal and lock it using a heavy object or request someone to hold it down for you. Wait for the reverse buzzer to sound and go off in about half a minute. Allow the golf cart to stay that way for at least five minutes so that the OBC is reset.

How to check if a golf cart is working properly?

To check this, disconnect the wires at the bottom of the breaker and connect them to a blade fuse of the same rating. If the golf cart functions properly, you need a replacement breaker. There is a problem with the wire harness between the controller and the circuit breaker. Alternatively, the controller may be defective.

What is an open fault circuit breaker?

The circuit breaker open fault is connected to the walk-away circuitry that has a 20A fuse and a walkaway relay. The 24-pin Pin 3 connector has the same voltage as the battery when the Run/Tow switch is set to run position.

What is anti tamper on golf carts?

The anti-tamper functionality is integrated into the Visage GPS of a Club Car golf cart. It affects the maximum speed when a GPS signal is not detected on the golf course.

What is an ERIC charger?

The ERIC charger is used to charge the batteries in a Club Car Precedent. There are a few problems encountered with the charging and their fixes. The 30A fuse on the red wire connected to the charger receptacle may have burnt out. Removing the old fuse and putting a new one should do the trick.

What does it mean when the pedal limit switch fails?

A fault can also occur if the accelerator is pressed when the preferred direction is altered with a press of the Forward/Reverse switch. This fault also specifies that the pedal limit switch has failed to close. On an Excel Club Car, one or more diodes in the wire harness aren’t functioning.

What happens if the motor armature wire is broken?

If the wire is disconnected or loose, reconnect it or tighten it as appropriate. In case of a broken wire, do a replacement. The motor brushes or armature may have failed.

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