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how to find the model of my yamaha golf cart

by Eusebio Huels Sr. Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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It is likely located:
  1. Under the rear bumper on the frame; or.
  2. Under the seat where the floor board meets the motor compartment; or.
  3. Under driver side glove box.
Jul 20, 2021

How do I tell what model Yamaha golf cart I have?

To find out the model and year of your Yamaha Golf Cart the first thing you will need is to find your cart's SERIAL NUMBER.
  1. Under the seat where the floor board meets the motor compartment.
  2. Under the rear bumper on the frame.
  3. Under driver side glove box.

Where is the VIN number on a Yamaha gas golf cart?

These serial numbers can be found on the passenger side of the vehicle near the rear fender(Gas) and under the seat on the drivers side(elec).

How do I identify my Yamaha gas golf cart?

Usually found under the seat, under the driver side glove box area or on the chassis towards the rear of the golf cart. Under the bumper area usually. Once you have located this you can use the chart below to cross-reference those numbers and determine the year and model of your Yamaha Golf Cart.Dec 14, 2018

What year is a G22 Yamaha golf cart?

2003
The Yamaha G22 (known as the G-MAX) began its run in 2003. The serial number is located inside the drivers side glove compartment.

Step 2: Match the serial number to the table below to determine the model and year of your Yamaha golf cart

Please note: You only need to search and match the first 4 characters of your serial number to determine your model/year:

How to Find the Year of Your Golf Cart

If your serial number begins with "JW9-3" then you have a 2013 Yamaha DRIVE.

What is the serial number on a golf cart?

The serial number, or primary ID number, identifies the cart model and year. You can recognize this number by its distinct format: XXX-XXXXXX. The first character is usually a letter, followed by eight numbers. The location of the primary ID can be found in one of three places, depending on the golf cart you have.

What is street legal golf cart?

A street-legal golf cart can be an efficient mode of transport in residential communities, vacation resorts, parks and campgrounds, and other short-distance travel needs.

When was the first Yamaha golf cart made?

History of Yamaha Golf Cart. Yamaha electric golf carts were first launched in the United States in 1978 with a gas-powered model. The first model was named the G1 golf cart and was first available with a 2-cycle gas engine. The next year in 1979, they came out with the 36 volt electric cart.

What year did the G3 come out?

In 1986 , the company came out with the G3, Sun classic, which was later replaced by the larger G5. These models came with a full hard roof with a tempered glass windshield and a windshield wiper. They also have headlights and turn signals. In 1993, the company introduced a utility cart, the G11, with the name "Yamahauler.".

What is a G11?

They also have headlights and turn signals. In 1993, the company introduced a utility cart, the G11, with the name "Yamahauler.". This model is equipped with a heavy-duty steel front bumper and an aluminum box.

Where is the serial number on a Yamaha golf cart?

The serial number can be located in one of the three places on your Yamaha golf cart. 1. Under the seat where the floorboard is attached with the motor compartment. 2. Under the rear bumper on the frame. 3.

Where is the serial number on a golf cart?

The serial number this model golf cart is usually located on the front of the vehicle stamped into a tin tag and riveted to the frame, underneath the cart on the main cross member of the forward frame.

What year was the G1 golf cart made?

Yamaha entered the golf cart scene with the model G1, which sported a 2-cycle gas engine. Club Car was not even producing gas-powered golf carts at this time. The G1 was introduced in 1979 and production on the electric was discontinued in 1986, the gas model ended in 1989. The vehicle has bucket seats and the entire rear body and top swings up and back to access the drive train.

What is a G1 engine?

Model G1. The G1 is powered by 1. A 2 cycle gas engine with an oil injection system or 2. By a 36-volt electric motor & six 6V batteries. The G1 underwent several alterations over 10 years of production. The different models (and year of manufacture) are identified by the serial number and its prefix.

What year did Yamaha introduce the G3?

In 1986 , Yamaha introduced the Sun Classic (or G3) with a 2-cycle engine or 36-volt electric system. It was the first golf vehicle made with an integrated roof and tempered-glass windshield complete with a wiper. Headlights, a front trunk, turn signals, and custom dash, were standard equipment. The G3 was later replaced by a larger G5 Sun Classic.

When did the G8 come out?

The G8 came out in 1990 and it exhibited a curved front cowl and rear fenders. It also has a long, full front bumper (side to side) and the seat bottom can be completely removed from the cart, whereas the G9 (and G2) seat bottom remains fixed to the seat pedestal and cannot be easily removed from the cart.

What is a G11?

The Model G11 is a utility Vehicle used for maintenance and light hauling. It is also called the “Yamahauler”. This model came with a heavy-duty steel front bumper and an aluminum box with a tailgate and a rear trailer hitch. In 1996 they installed a larger 301cc engine in the G11.

Finding the model year on your E-Z-GO golf cart

The interesting thing about E-Z-GO is that just finding the manufacturer code will tell you the model of the golf cart, and the year of manufacture is really easy to decode from the manufacture code.

Decode the manufacturer code!

If your E-Z-GO golf cart was made after 1979, then the year code is the last two digits of the code, but 76-78 used the first two digits of the code. Take these two digits, add 19- or 20- to the beginning, and you have your model year. If the last two digits are 02, then you have a 2002 golf cart, and so on.

Finding the model year on your Club Car golf cart

Club Car is nearly the same as E-Z-GO, but with a slightly different method of decoding the manufacturer code. The sticker placement is roughly similar, too. Also like the E-Z-GO, Club Car completely changed things in the disco era.

Finding the model year on your Yamaha golf cart

Of course, Yamaha wasn’t really a part of that sort of standardization of manufacturer codes. They follow closer to the Japanese model of manufacture code, which uses letter for almost everything. This can get a little annoying, but it’s really just because it’s harder to remember.

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