How to install Eco Battery in Yamaha Drive 1
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- Hey guys, this is in addition to my other videos on installing an Eco Battery lithium into a golf cart. Here is step-by-step what I did and it turned out Awesome! Please contact me for Eco Battery products, also Plum Quick Bandit Motors with no waiting! I do offer shipping and free phone support and video calling! You can buy products anywhere, but you can’t buy me anywhere! See my website for Golf Carts available for sale, www.carolinamotors.net, or email me (Jcarter29072@aol.com), or call me (803-530-5813) with any questions, thanks for tuning in!
I really appreciate the video. I like to do these types of things, but I was a little intimated by all the equipment and wires. The battery bundle I purchased comes with minimal installation info for my Yamaha....or at least what i could locate. This video is extremely helpful. Thanks again for taking the time to put this together and post it.
Glad it was helpful!
This is my personal cart and man, I can’t say enough about James Carter. This man is by far one of the nicest, most thorough and customer service driven individuals I have ever met. He knocked it out of the park with this one and I no longer have to worry about my cart dying on me so quick. If you’re interested in getting an Eco Battery, do yourself a HUGE favor and contact James today. You won’t be disappointed!
Where did you get those floor mats, sharp looking. Are they from the marine industry
What happened to the third wire that you disconnected by the old charging port? What was that for? The grey wire from the charging port?
Thanks for posting this video. I just installed the same battery on my 2017 Yamaha Drive 2. Your instructions and tips were spot on even for the Drive 2.
I was really impressed with the ECO battery kit especially the battery meter compared to other lithium battery meters from competitors. The only thing the battery meter is missing is a temperature readout to help prevent charging below freezing.
I know it has a BMS that should prevent charging when freezing, but I hate relying on interlocks to protect the battery.
thanks for the information im doing an install tomorrow thanks again!!
You did a really nice job!
Thank you! Eco battery not only delivers on a quality product, but their tech support is awesome as well!
Great video. Thanks
Great video I am about to tackle this conversion. I have to echo another persons question about the additional wire on the charging port. What did you do with it?
Some additional information on the signal connections coming from the charger would have been valuable. You left out the CAN port connection which is needed for the battery to charge. After a little trial and error I figured that out.
Yep, eco added that feature in after this video was released. I have a video on that also, and I need to figure out how to link that in on some of my older content. Glad you’re on the Eco team!
Getting ready to install in a drive 2. Thanks for the video, it really helped and hope mine goes this good. Do you know if the trigger wire taps into the same color key switch wire on a drive 2?
Best review I’ve seen yet. Debating for my 2016 EZGO Freedom RXV Limited and a neighbors 2016 Yamaha G29. Eco replied that the battery does not increase speed, but a controller would.
Both carts currently go 16-19mph, looking for 25-30. What is recommended?
While the light weight of the EcoBattery and higher voltage under load will help, yes the controller is where you are going to see the speed!
Great video. Question on the trigger wire. Do I join the trigger wire with the existing wire so they both are butt joined when I make the connection to the key switch or leave the wire I snipped terminated?
You are correct! You want both wires connected together. That way the ignition switch cuts on both wires
Thank you sir! Great video and thorough explanations @@Kartznfartz
Did you have to order the G29 mounting bracket separately? I'm seeing a lot of the kits are pictured with a strap instead of a bracket.
The new generation batteries come with the mounting bracket! NO MORE STRAPS! Feel free to reach out to me, I'm running some shipping specials! 803-530-5813
@@Kartznfartz I emailed you. Thanks.
Why did you not use the skinny echo 105., I think that’s the recommended one. Same battery just a different size
@@hhazelhoff1363 when I called Eco, that was their suggestion at the time. This customer did have a Navitas controller, not sure if that was a factor in their suggestion, but it worked great!
I just installed the eco battery in my 2016 Yamaha and your video helped. I am in need of that mount you have in the video for the voltage gauge. Do you have a part number or know where I can get one?
Yes, I got that directly from Eco Battery, email me your name and address ( James@Kartznfartz ) and I will find out how much one can be shipped to you for
Tried to reply but not sure if that’s an email or something else. I did figure out how to do the included mount and was able to fit it into the dash. Thanks! Love the new batteries! Fast and effective. Hope it delivers as promised.
Sorry, the email is james@kartznfartz.com. (seems like I had a brain fart lol!)
Wondering the same question as a couple other people. What did you do with the gray wire going to the charge port? What is it for?
I missed that in the video folks…it is not needed, tuck it away 👍
Thank you
Great video. I'm starting this project tomorrow. What did you plug the cup holder with to hide the backside of the switches ?
Hi Robert, I don't know, that is how the customer brought it to me, sorry I wasn't much help!
Did customer ever tell you how it was after install? And if anyone else here did this install, did you pick up any speed from this kit.
He did on my follow up call, he said he picked up about 2 - 3 mph and it appeared to have more torque off the line. Be sure to reach out to me if you’re ready to join the team !
Gday mate, looks like the battery remains on when the ignition switch is turned off. Does the battery eventually shut itself down? If yes when the ignition switch is turned on, does the battery power on OR do you have to manually press the battery button to turn on the battery.
Yes it does! There is another video on the behavior that explains all this, look on my channel under how to maintain your EcoBattery👍
Did you replace the main battery cables? Mine look to be too short to reach the terminals
Hey Daniel, this cart was worked on before a upgraded it to lithium, so the cables that were already on there were definitely long enough. But replacing a battery cable to your controller is really not that much of a deal. If you’re ready to upgrade to lithium, I would be happy to include two new 2 gauge cables and ship it with your lithium battery. Feel free to reach out I’m eager to help!
@@Kartznfartz Hi James. Thanks for the quick response. I already have the EvoBattery kit. What battery cables should I order and how long should they be? Thanks
@@danieljohnson5006 I usually just measure with a piece of raw cable, then add 1 “. Sorry I don’t have the exact measurements
Any special extension cord?
Not really. Just make sure it it grounded (3 prong)