How to Charge Dead Golf Cart Batteries Manually | How To | Golf Cart Garage

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Today on GCGTV, we're discussing one of the most common battery and charger questions: How to manually charge dead golf cart batteries when your battery charger won't turn on. We've all been there, especially if you're a snowbird! You plug in your battery charger, usually to new batteries, and nothing happens. Why? Well, in this video, Dave is going to show you everything you need to know about how to remedy this issue and bring your batteries back to life!
If you need help with charging, diagnosis, or anything else... get in touch! [phone] or [e-mail]
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Thanks for stopping by the garage!
0:00 Cold Open
0:11 Intro Animation
0:22 Overview
1:30 Procedure
5:10 Contact Info
5:32 Outro Animation

[@joshgates8096]

My cart made it about 150 feet from my barn before it died. I have to git my Zero Turn mower to tow it back to the garage. Hooked up the charger, nothing. So, hit the internet, found your site and followed your instructions on partially charging 2 six volt batteries for 8 minutes each, plugged in the charger and BAM! It started charging. AWESOME> Thanks for the great advice.

[@GolfCartGarage]

Thanks for watching, Josh! So glad to hear we could help. Even a broken clock is right twice a day! ;-) Let us know any time you need a hand. [e-mail] or [phone]

[@corneliaorr5203]

Very clear and easy to follow for a variety of situations. Thanks

[@GolfCartGarage]

Hey, Cornelia! Thanks for stopping by. So glad we could help. Please let us know any time we can be of service. [e-mail] or [phone]

[@Jay1Joe]

Thank you GCG! This worked for me just like you said. I could not have done it without you. Thank you so much

[@GolfCartGarage]

Thanks for tuning in, Jay! Let us know any time we can help. [e-mail] or [phone]

[@johnmeye]

Super Clear, excellent presentation!

[@GolfCartGarage]

Thanks! We hope it's helping people figure out a frustrating situation and get moving, we always aim to help. Let us know if there's any way we can be of service with your cart! [phone] or [e-mail]

[@ramokie3857]

I really have enjoyed GCG videos. My golf cart guys must be great mechanics because they are always swamped and have the customer service demeanor of a fugitive from the law. I learn a lot from these videos...wish you guys were in Oklahoma City!

[@GolfCartGarage]

Such a nice comment, we wish we could have a round of golf with you in OKC! Thanks for watching, please let us know any time we can help!

[@bobkluck9691]

Thank you!!! When I need supplies, I'll come to you guys.

[@GolfCartGarage]

Thanks for watching, Bob! Let us know any time we can help out. [e-mail] or [phone]

[@rayecklund6483]

Great info! Best of luck to you

[@GolfCartGarage]

Thanks, Ray! Let us know any time we can help. [e-mail] or [phone].

[@angrynimbuswoodcraft77]

Excellent video! I can't believe there aren't more views on this. Thank you.

[@GolfCartGarage]

Thank you! We hope it helped you out!

[@tsm1975]

Thank you so much for posting these videos!
I attempted to manually charge my 48v battery bank using my riding mowers 12v battery and jumper cables but got some heavy sparks. If I got a charger like the one you have here, that shouldn’t happen?

[@GolfCartGarage]

Thanks for watching! Using a hand-held charger with alligator clamps to get your batteries ready for your regular cart charger to recognize them may produce some sparks, but not "heavy". If you need more help, just get in touch! [e-mail] or [phone]

[@iamsmilingbear]

If I disable the OBC or On Board Computer
on my 2006 Club Car Precedent, can I use a
LINKS Series charger EPS by Lester Electric to charge my cart?

[@GolfCartGarage]

Hey, thanks for watching! No, the Links series from Lester does not have an internal control unit. It's on and off commands are given by the OBC, so it cannot operate if the OBC is malfunctioning or disabled. We recommend the Summit II model for these situations, using an onboard charger will bypass the OBC and Summit II is self-controlled. Let us know if you have more questions, get in touch! [e-mail] or [phone].

[@bk_248]

Do you need to unhook all of the batteries to charge them individually? Assuming you need to I have other question, I have 8 volt batteries and a 12v charger. Question is when I connect to two 8v batteries as suggested in the video do I need to have them connected with a cable? Or will connecting my positive voltage to one battery and negative voltage to the other battery be enough to charge both?

[@GolfCartGarage]

Hey Billy! No need to unhook anything. And, we're not trying to do a full charge, here. Just trying to place enough quick voltage into the batteries to get things going. Match voltage as closely as possible and give each battery 5-10 minutes to start.

[@scottallen3371]

Thanks this saved me a massive headache

[@GolfCartGarage]

So glad to hear we could help, Scott... thanks for watching! Let us know if you need anything else! [e-mail] or [phone]

[@RyeZVFX]

Hi, can I use a Jump Starter? I have the Stanley Jump Starter, but it is not a "charger". Sorry for the noob question.

[@GolfCartGarage]

Hey! Yes, you'll be ok to use that machine. The goal is to just put enough voltage into the batteries to get your main charger to recognize that it's connected. We're not trying for a full charge or regular use, it should be fine to use that once to get where you need to be! Let us know if you ever have questions, [phone] or [e-mail]

[@brockdalton6807]

Best charger to have in the garage for my 2004 Club car DS 48 V. What should I get to keep the batteries charged?

[@GolfCartGarage]

Thanks for watching, Brock! Here's the best charger for that cart. There's full use and install instructions in videos on this page for you. www.golfcartgarage.com/golf-cart-battery-charger-36-48-volt-on-board-lester-electrical-summit-2/
Get in touch if you have questions or need help! [e-mail] or [phone]

[@oakleaf34ify]

What amperage should you charge them at?
I have a 48 volt cart with 6 8 volt batteries if i charge two at a time with a 12 volt charger at what amperage? My option on my charger are 2,4, or 8 amp?

[@GolfCartGarage]

Thanks for watching, Jacob! We suggest the 8amp setting for fastest jump charge. Once your full charger is working on the whole system, it will be considerably higher. If you have more questions, or if we can help in any way, get in touch! [e-mail] or [phone]

[@Ericsond]

Could I use a lithium jump starter instead? I need to revive batteries that have died in my Ford Think golf cart.

[@GolfCartGarage]

Nothing wrong with that as a one time fix. You're not trying to charge them all the way up... just enough to get some voltage in them so your regular charger will get a signal to start up. If you need further help or have questions, get in touch at [e-mail] or [phone]

[@DoIVIiNaTo72]

New golf cart owner here; regrettably (wife wanted one). Came back from military training and two of the batteries had left a residue at the top where the caps are. The batteries are all low. Volt meter read about. .01 on all of them. The cart rides jerky and the throttle response is so random. Though I have no clue what I'm dealing with here I'm thinking the batteries or motor are crap despite us just getting this thing. Any ideas? Also I'm going to trickle charge 2 at a time to get it going again hopefully 🤞.
Side note: I'm a mechanic but I'm so scared to be a tesla owner now 😂

[@GolfCartGarage]

Thanks for watching, Andrew! If you don't have a full charge of about 2 to 4 Volts above your 36 or 48 Volt total, the cart will definitely have problems performing. If you need more help, you can get a free, real time video diagnosis here: www.golfcartgarage.com/gearheads-on-demand/
Or you can talk with our techs at [e-mail] or [phone]

[@charlesarrington8726]

If my batts have 8volts. But when I cut the switch on ,the batt indicator lite don't come on. Wht do I do. .(golf cart won't move)

[@GolfCartGarage]

Thanks for watching, Charles! Sounds like there may be more factors and questions to ask on your situation. We recommend a consult with our free diagnosis service, here: www.golfcartgarage.com/gearheads-on-demand/
or you can get in touch with no appointment at [e-mail] or [phone]

[@flyalaska1973]

I have a Western with 7 6v batteries. Can I charge one battery at a time? 12v jumper.

[@GolfCartGarage]

Thanks for watching, Eddie! Yes, you can use your 12v charger to charge 2 at a time for the most part and then charge the last one on its own or in tandem with another one that's already been charged a bit, for a short time, it won't hurt anything. Again, it's not an attempt to charge the batteries all the way up, just enough to put some juice into them so your main charger can recognize voltage telling it to do its job when you plug it in to the cart. But, if you have more questions or need help, just get in touch! [e-mail] or [phone]

[@jeffbarnes9331]

I have a qui q 48 v ez go charger The batteries are 10 months It never goes to maintenance mode and boils all the water out. What is causing this?

[@GolfCartGarage]

Thanks for watching, Jeff. When this happened to one of our service carts, it turned out to be a single dead cell in one battery that needed replaced. This condition will not allow a charger to finish its cycle. We recommend testing each battery individually. Check here: czcams.com/video/NsUkLCTWSnQ/video.html
If you have more questions or need help, just get in touch! [e-mail] or [phone]. We're always happy to help!

[@laurelthorell4166]

Have a 48volt club car and the last battery in the series doesn't take a charge it was replaced two weeks ago

[@GolfCartGarage]

Hey! That sounds like there may be a charger malfunction or some OBC interference, however, we'd need some more detail from you to help. Give us a call at [phone] if you're still having charging issues!

[@carmenamedina7317]

@@GolfCartGarage my golf cart amber light comes and battery are full charged

[@rodm850G]

Can a solar panel be used to “ trickle “ charge the cart to keep up the batteries

[@GolfCartGarage]

Thanks for watching! The short answer is yes, there are some drivers that do that. We do not retail solar systems, however. The chargers on our site have an advanced storage mode. There are some factors to consider depending on how much you're expecting of a solar system and what equipment you're using. We'd have some follow up questions, but you can reach our techs at [e-mail] or [phone]

[@83GSUWR]

hey could you use a truck battery instead?

[@GolfCartGarage]

Hey! Is it possible to do it that way? Yes. Can we cover it given our possible liability on the topic? No. We do recommend that you use a UL approved charging machine for safety. However, if we can help with your specific situations we don't cover in videos, get in touch! [phone] or [e-mail]

[@metaslave5566]

Can I use Jumper cables connected to a car?

[@GolfCartGarage]

Is it possible? Yes. Do we recommend it? Not really. If you need some help, try out our FREE diagnostic service! www.golfcartgarage.com/gearheads-on-demand/

[@AphonicRoar]

Would this work to get a stranded golf cart enough power to get home?

[@GolfCartGarage]

Theoretically, yes. This procedure is really meant to get your regular charger to recognize your batteries and turn on to do a full charge. But, if you're not too far from home and you get enough power in the bank, it should be ok to get you back. Let us know if you have more questions. [e-mail] or [phone]

[@supascouse6358]

Can golf cart batteries be charged when not in cart with the cart charger

[@GolfCartGarage]

Hey, thanks for watching! If you use a charger with onboard connection instead of a plug and keep the batteries wired together, yes. If you have more questions, get in touch! [e-mail] or [phone]

[@chrisblueher2387]

I filled my batteries before I noticed they were dead. Is it safe to charge them?

[@GolfCartGarage]

Thanks for watching, Chris! Yes, it's safe to charge, but important to keep an eye on things to avoid water/acid overflow from the batteries. The water level should be just above the plates. If you have more questions or need help, just get in touch! [e-mail] or [phone]

[@stephaniegibson4867]

How do u charge a golf cart if not near a plug in outlet?

[@GolfCartGarage]

Greetings! Thanks for sending your inquiry to Golf Cart Garage.
In order to use a standard golf cart charger, you'll need to be near an outlet at least close enough for an extension cord. However, when charging as described in this video, one would need a "jump box" or handheld automotive charger with direct connections like the clamps in the video. These are available at auto parts and big box stores affordably.

[@therangerjohn8087]

OR ALIENS HAVE BEEN USING YOUR GOLF CART TO MAKE CROP CIRCLES IN THE BACK 40 O_O

[@GolfCartGarage]

Lol... my video contract calls for me to have at least one horrible Dad joke per episode. Thanks for watching with us!