How to Charge Dead Golf Cart Batteries Manually

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  • čas přidán 28. 04. 2010
  • Golf cart battery chargers require a minimum voltage to start charging. If you come back from a long vacation to find your battery below the minimum charge, you can manually charge your golf cart's battery to the minimum. Here's how. Golf cart battery chargers available at www.golfcarcatalog.com/catalog....
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Komentáře • 214

  • @masrurifx2010
    @masrurifx2010 Před 2 lety +119

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    • @lspain1994
      @lspain1994 Před rokem

      You've said this on multiple videos...

  • @jentom6565
    @jentom6565 Před rokem +169

    I feel grateful this reconditioning program czcams.com/users/postUgkxcJ22tnHH9l1vjdIdEIG27iOG55P7LXI8 was started. I had Three dead batteries scheduled for disposing of. Having said that, I tried out reconditioning them and it took me only an hour to do it! It doesn`t matter what type of battery you want, the process works.

  • @martinburnette6950
    @martinburnette6950 Před 5 lety +13

    My cart is 48v, one difference I did was to plug in the cart charger and turn it on and then charge one battery at a time for 15 minutes with a 12v charger until the cart 48v charger was satisfied and started charging and then disconnected the 12 v charger. The 48v charger started the moment I turned the 12v charger on the 3rd battery. I then let it continue to charge with the 48v chargerThank you, Martin

  • @elwinduplantis7025
    @elwinduplantis7025 Před 6 lety +10

    Man this guy just saved me from getting rid of my EZ-GO. I accidentally left it out overnight (hadn't used it in a while) and it rained. Next day I went out to move my cart in and it was DEAD. I plugged in the charger....NOTHING. I was getting ready to put it up on Craigslist to sell as is and I ran over this video....WOW!!!! Great job and thanks for the help.

  • @dixiegordon9162
    @dixiegordon9162 Před rokem +2

    Super good advice. Thank you so very much.
    My dealer told me that I had to bring my golf cart into his shop to fix the problem. He told me there were no other way to fix it, because my golf cart ran down too low to charge it myself at home.
    Well, I tried your way, and wow, thank goodness, it worked.
    Now, I have to find me an honest golf cart dealers, because the one I was using is a ripoff.
    Thank you so much for your wonderful...and yes, money saving advice. Yes, Sir, you just saved me a crap load of money.

  • @lg3053
    @lg3053 Před 2 měsíci +1

    So far the BEST instructional video on how to charge up a cart with great explanations of why and how. Thanks for making this.

  • @robertbarbee6074
    @robertbarbee6074 Před 5 lety +4

    Got back from Vacation and the batteries were so dead they would not charge...
    This video not only taught why the automatic charger would not re-charge the cart batteries, but also a quick and in-expensive fix....THANKS SO MUCH..!!!

  • @davidneill6820
    @davidneill6820 Před rokem +1

    You're still providing a great service 12 years later! This seems so simple and common sense, yet I did not realize I could do this. I'm still relatively new to golf cart ownership, and I don't use it often. I usually keep my batteries charged and topped off, but this is the second time now that they've gotten too low for the charger to read. This video was clear and took the intimidation out of the process. Thank you! By the way I have a Melex which means it's at least 30 years old since they haven't been sold in the U.S. since 1992.

  • @pdnetzer9561
    @pdnetzer9561 Před rokem

    I tried what you said on my 4 -12volt batteries today. Topped off with distilled water, charged each battery for a 1/2 hour and now the regular charger works. Now I have power again. Thank you so much!! You saved me $1600!

  • @randallashelman6793
    @randallashelman6793 Před 3 lety +1

    To add to what I just said: Oh WoW!!! ....THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! My batteries are only a year old but I did not leave them connected to my charger over the winter so they are completely dead! I can do this myself since you demonstrated it for me, and I won't have to buy a new charger! Again I thank you so much!

  • @patriciagilman2276
    @patriciagilman2276 Před rokem

    This worked perfectly. I fell in love with your video. It was clear and concise and easy to do. I just can't thank you enough. I'm an elderly woman and I need my cart to move mulch and soil and anything heavy. Thank you again and again.

  • @kellyklein-cz1zq
    @kellyklein-cz1zq Před rokem

    This instructional video is top notch. My charger on my 30+ years golf cart wasn't working. I got advice up the Ying yang about what could be wrong. None of which had anything to do with the problem. I did exactly as instructed here and it worked! Thank you!!!!

  • @308alaska
    @308alaska Před 4 lety +3

    Wow! I was disconnecting each battery and charging each 6 Volt battery. Better system --and no disconnecting each battery. Thank You!! 5 Stars!!

  • @tago8039
    @tago8039 Před 4 lety +3

    I think you just saved me $1,500
    The cart mechanics in this area are crooks and constantly take advantage of customers.
    Can't wait to roll into their shop & show them how much I don't need them. Thanks sooo much!

  • @KBlanch2343
    @KBlanch2343 Před 11 lety +1

    I am having this issue right now and thought that I was having a major issue with my cart. Thank you for this information as I believe this will solve my problem.

  • @sharonjefferson3873
    @sharonjefferson3873 Před 10 lety +5

    Oh WoW!!! ....THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! My batteries are only a year old but I did not leave them connected to my charger over the winter so they are completely dead! I can do this myself since you demonstrated it for me, and I won't have to buy a new charger! Again I thank you so much!

  • @wildcounty6713
    @wildcounty6713 Před 7 lety +3

    Perfect video and exactly what I needed. Thank you for posting this.

  • @daledarden6055
    @daledarden6055 Před 7 lety +15

    He is 100% correct. Having a Golf cart company for 12 years this IS THE RIGHT WAY to charge a very low battery.

    • @ferdi4655
      @ferdi4655 Před 6 lety +2

      hey ,if anyone else wants to learn about how to recondition batteries try Renkarter Rapid Renew Report (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some great things about it and my buddy got great success with it.

    • @orchidkomando352
      @orchidkomando352 Před 6 lety

      I recently got the EZ Battery Reconditioning program and just reconditioned two car batteries. The guides were very easy to follow [Check Details Here==> HootBattery.xyz ]. I wish I would have found this years ago! Thanks!?

    • @robertdelsolia3467
      @robertdelsolia3467 Před 5 lety

      Del910

    • @jmcgilvary
      @jmcgilvary Před 5 lety

      I used this yesterday, and it saved me. Now the volt-meter is now Blinky-blinky. Mine is solid and not easily removable. Is there a way to disconnect positive ay the batter point to reset the led meter?

    • @henrymckenna4126
      @henrymckenna4126 Před 5 lety

      thanks

  • @amartinjoe
    @amartinjoe Před 13 lety +2

    thanks for posting; very clear, concise explanation. This is a good way of "slowly waking up" discharged batteries.

  • @tbr1002
    @tbr1002 Před 10 lety +1

    Thank you, sir, for posting this video. I discovered why a Battery Tender low voltage charger is an excellent piece of equipment to buy and use while my golf cart is in storage.

  • @kellyanderson6938
    @kellyanderson6938 Před 4 měsíci

    Oh thank god I found this. We let the gcart sit for 6 months no activity. Water was in batteries and nothing comes on. We called a place that said it needed a hot jump?? $150 and we thought hmmmmm must be like a battery jump on a car. AND HERE YOU ARE! Thank you thank you, we will try this tomorrow. Awesomeness👍

  • @mja1av2000
    @mja1av2000 Před 9 lety +2

    Well Jack this worked for me. Thank you. I did use my Craftsman charger, at the 10 amp setting on each battery individually for a half hour each. Then used my Yamaha 48 volt charger, to complete the charging process. Still took nearly 24 hours to charge tho. I will be bringing my cart home during the winters just so I can occasionally give the batteries a mid winter charge. Thanks again. ps my batteries are only 5 years old. This advice saved me!

  • @normanhunt2484
    @normanhunt2484 Před 7 měsíci

    The best (by far) explanation on this maintenance procedure. Very grateful, thank you.

  • @danettebear-ett7616
    @danettebear-ett7616 Před 6 lety +2

    It is very nice of you sir.to offer your knowledge to complete strangers. It really makes me angry when I go into a store or a repair shop to buy a part and they play dumb. Basically because they are afraid they might not get the repair business if they help a customer to be able to do it themselves with a little info. Especially if there are avoidable pitfalls or traps that may harm other parts if care is not taken. Man that's the worst! And it destroys faith in mankind or human kind, (since I'm a woman.). if they let you drive right off the cliff into a pitfall.

  • @williamrunge6698
    @williamrunge6698 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you, sir; exactly what I needed. Explained very clearly!

  • @amandaburgess1189
    @amandaburgess1189 Před 5 lety +4

    Thank you, Sir! Just saved me from going and spending alot of money. Worked Perfect!

  • @erniebennett5265
    @erniebennett5265 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank You so much. I learned a lot. My golf cart is now charging properly

  • @larryhay7603
    @larryhay7603 Před 8 měsíci

    You are tremendous in your explanations. So thorough and easy to follow. Thank you very much . !

  • @robtankbuster5215
    @robtankbuster5215 Před rokem +1

    Wow just did this today and it worked! We thought are Yamaha charger wasn't working anymore was fixing order a new one, thanks!

  • @jerryhughes4256
    @jerryhughes4256 Před 5 lety +1

    I tried it and it didn’t work. I decided to try agin the next day charging each battery a little longer and it worked. The golf charger came on as expected. Thank you very much for the instructions!

  • @jcm89frm
    @jcm89frm Před 9 lety +1

    When attempting to charge at 12 amps, relay kept triggering on any bank arrangement. Thought for sure the batteries were done, but it also made me think of my gels on my motorcycle which have to be brought back gradually if completely discharged. Used two amp (trickle) and each bank took about eight hours, but they did all come back and are now charging off the carts charger above 15 amp. Very relieved.

  • @annakozoriz
    @annakozoriz Před 12 lety

    Some people like me are nuts enough not to understand all the details about golf cars. Is good that u are very knowlegable about it!

  • @finklize
    @finklize Před 4 lety +2

    Exactly what I needed. Thank you!!

  • @jennifergibson4646
    @jennifergibson4646 Před 10 lety +2

    Thank you, this was just what I needed.

  • @chrishansen7104
    @chrishansen7104 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you so much for this informative step-by-step video!

  • @radionb3i
    @radionb3i Před 8 lety +1

    Just what I needed to know.....thank you for this tutorial

  • @randallashelman6793
    @randallashelman6793 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you, this was just what I needed.

  • @hclippet
    @hclippet Před 6 lety +1

    I too, had this problem and thanks to you & your video it was corrected. I found your instructions to be very precise for my application with a '06 Club Car Precedent. Thank you for sharing this instructional video & your knowledge. I have added my name to your Subscription.
    W. L . Anas

  • @scadag4
    @scadag4 Před 8 lety +1

    New to golf carts, this is EXACTLY the info I needed. Thank you very much for your time and effort.

    • @jamie96129
      @jamie96129 Před 7 lety

      Be careful, although this works great on the surface and will get your golf cart working again to a point but there is a long term problem that will destroy your batteries if not addressed. When batteries are so low that they won't activate a smart charger they will be in desperate need of a balance charge and a saturation charge. By individually charging isolated 12v pairs of batteries in series you create a situation of the batteries not having a balanced charge even when the golf car charger takes over. Because its a series connection the individual batteries wont all necessarily read the same voltage, the sum of their individual voltages will be correct but the problem is in this state they will overcharge and undercharge individual batteries. To check that your bank is balanced, hook up your golf cart charger and use a multimeter to test each batteries individual voltage when the batteries are over halfway charged. You must take the reading of each battery while they are on charge and write the value on a piece of paper. If they all read exactly the same voltage or very close to each other like 6.73v each + or - 0.05v then the bank is balanced, if there is more than a 0.1v difference then you know they need balancing. For example if individual batteries in the bank reads 6.70v, 6.54v, 6,91v etc then you have a problem and it needs to be fixed.
      Fixing it is quite simple, disconnect all your batteries, take them out if you can, and connect them all in parallel, I:E positive to positive and negative to negative. Then charge the whole bank with a 6v charger for 36 hours. This will allow your whole bank to equalise and get a much needed saturation charge in the process. After that you are done and will prevent long term damage to your batteries.
      With series connections its good to check every few months if your bank is balanced to keep your batteries fat and happy.

    • @timramich
      @timramich Před 7 lety +1

      Or you could just get a decent digital/smart charger, and charge the 12v banks fully with said charger.

  • @bryceboland6904
    @bryceboland6904 Před 9 lety +4

    great advise man thanks for helping it works good

  • @drednex
    @drednex Před 10 lety

    Hey so I just tried this trick I only left the charger on the batteries long enough for it to cycle on /off twice and....charger is on and I'm back in business , great trick, great video

  • @my5cents4u
    @my5cents4u Před 7 lety +1

    Thank you so much for that valuable information and clear instructions! :)

  • @DEWorDEWnot
    @DEWorDEWnot Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you very much. Right to the point. (no bs) good information. exactly what I was looking for.

  • @ronaldzimmermann9313
    @ronaldzimmermann9313 Před 4 lety +1

    We did exactly what you said, it worked like a charm. thank you ,thank you, thank you!

  • @Hatratty
    @Hatratty Před 9 lety +1

    I just purchased a used Club Car which was without a charger. I am far in a dessert so it will take awhile to get a new charger. In the mean time I can get a car battery charger. My question: I have 6 batteries each with 3 holes which means 36 volts (right?). But each round end Club Car charger I find is for a 48 volt system. Can I plug a 48 volt charger into this 36 volt system? Did I not figure my system correctly or has this Club Car been modified or wrong batteries installed? Thank you for your help.

  • @johnreillyreilly8251
    @johnreillyreilly8251 Před 6 lety

    Question on the main leads from the motor does the connection go to a positive side of the first battery and a negative side of the last battery.

  • @samfunk3550
    @samfunk3550 Před 6 lety

    Work awesome finally got the charger to charge relief

  • @billmason4718
    @billmason4718 Před 8 lety

    I recently got a used ezgo and I have the same charger you have in this video. My amp meter barely gets off of zero when it is trying to charge. I have had it charging for about 24 hours and the needle has not moved. Is that an indication that the batteries need to be charged like you have done here? I have not had the batteries tested yet

  • @patrickponthieux3939
    @patrickponthieux3939 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you so kindly for the information. Great video

  • @annakozoriz
    @annakozoriz Před 12 lety +1

    Very informative, exelent explanation. Thanks alot.

  • @SuperMuenchow
    @SuperMuenchow Před 6 lety

    Need help .. Do I need to plug the charger in at all times ??? Thanks for the help ***

  • @terihinman303
    @terihinman303 Před 7 lety

    Thank you so much. You just saved me a lot of money!

  • @rajpga
    @rajpga Před 7 lety +2

    Thank you for taking the time to help us less fortunate (in the common sense area).

  • @okiebsooner
    @okiebsooner Před 2 lety

    Awesome explanation...and even better 'stache!! Thanks!!

  • @gannonwills8604
    @gannonwills8604 Před 6 lety

    if you have to replace one battery can you do just that and still run it properly? The post on one of the batteries broke off.

  • @randyschwartz1369
    @randyschwartz1369 Před 8 lety

    Worked great.....saved $600 but don't think you can just charge 2 batteries...you need to do them all before the cart charged will kick in
    Many thanks....

  • @jeffreysimpson6058
    @jeffreysimpson6058 Před 2 lety

    Helpful, thank you for posting this!

  • @conejomalvado6280
    @conejomalvado6280 Před 4 lety

    I was able to use your method with a jump starter type battery. My battery pack automatically cuts off at 90 seconds. I charged each pair twice. I plugged in the cart charger and IT WORKED!!! Thank you very much.

  • @johnkosheluk1041
    @johnkosheluk1041 Před 11 lety

    Hi i watch your videos and learn alot my name is john i have a club car i just instaled new batts in the car they charg all the way up but my car still goes slow like thary are going dead can i have a worn motor the car is about 15 or so old aney info would b helpfull

  • @tomasnieves1894
    @tomasnieves1894 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you for your info that helped me a lot

  • @j.s.9981
    @j.s.9981 Před 3 lety +1

    Great information. Even I was able to do it and I have absolutely zero mechanical skills. Thank you...

  • @johnreillyreilly8251
    @johnreillyreilly8251 Před 6 lety

    Session at 1993 easy go 36 V well card. Seminal replaced the batteries and placed the two connections from the motor on negative post in the battery bank is this correct if you could answer I think you

  • @ozziebenigno5646
    @ozziebenigno5646 Před 5 lety

    very informative , thank you Ozzie B.

  • @rvserious8317
    @rvserious8317 Před 7 lety

    what do i set the battery charger to? 6v 6a 12v 2a or 12v 6a? The golf cart is a 36 volt.

  • @kellycarnicelli8638
    @kellycarnicelli8638 Před 10 lety +4

    Thank you so much this worked like a charm!

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  • @jmcgilvary
    @jmcgilvary Před 5 lety +2

    My question is: Do you leave your cart charger on all the time? Or, if not, how often do you hook it up and let it recharge again?

  • @natalieperttula8702
    @natalieperttula8702 Před 11 měsíci

    This vidio saved me 1000 dollars. Thank you 😊

  • @larryherring98
    @larryherring98 Před 8 lety +7

    my 48 volt golf cart battery woudnot charge just charging 1 at a time to charge battery I had to go from the postive of 1 battery to negative of another battery set charger at 10 amps this worked

  • @oasisoflasvegas7925
    @oasisoflasvegas7925 Před rokem

    I have an old EZGo Workhorse and I watched this video which seemed to fit the problem I was having (charger wouldn’t even turn on). It had been months between charges. I bought a little duralast 8amp charger and briefly charges the 3pairs of batteries (30mins each pair) and then plugged in the ezgo 36v charger. Boom, ezgo charger now turns on!!!

  • @geraldtombs7713
    @geraldtombs7713 Před 8 lety +3

    worked for me, thank you

  • @JeffersonianTV
    @JeffersonianTV Před 6 lety

    Thank you so very much this work like a charm

  • @4dixieland
    @4dixieland Před 5 lety

    Awesome dude! thanks for the info

  • @hardwood1744
    @hardwood1744 Před 10 lety +1

    thank you sir. that was my problem. you saved me.

  • @ritzbitz2000
    @ritzbitz2000 Před 5 lety +4

    First, thanks for the video, I bet this is my issue. Second, how many amps are you running your 12V charger for that hour? Thanks

  • @michellemadden2975
    @michellemadden2975 Před 6 lety

    if I have 4 low batteries and possible 2 dead batteries will a manual charge bring them back up

  • @harolddasynth795
    @harolddasynth795 Před 6 lety

    Hi man,i have a 48V system golfcart that run out of juice,it's made up of 6 pcs 8V batteries,now my question is,can i do the same procedure usign a 12V automotive charger?thanks

  • @namejm5176
    @namejm5176 Před 10 lety +1

    Thanks - that did the trick. It doesn't take much for my 7 year old batteries! to go under the minimum charge (3 weeks).

  • @PARDS2
    @PARDS2 Před rokem

    ABSOLUTELY SUPERB!!!!

  • @randyashley7382
    @randyashley7382 Před 4 lety

    I have the Same Kind of set up , I removed the Batteries in the Fall and put them back in today hooked them up the Same Way as before but when i go to hook the Positive or the Negative Cables Up Which ever comes last i am getting a huge arch ... Is there something i am doing wrong i cant figure out the Problem ?? I would appreciate any help

  • @rmiller1000vac
    @rmiller1000vac Před 2 lety

    Excellent! Thank you!

  • @bigdaddy330
    @bigdaddy330 Před 10 lety

    How can i replace battery posts that have been damage from loose connection?

  • @tigerbeforyou181
    @tigerbeforyou181 Před rokem

    On my cart which is 48 volt. 6x8 setup. How long should my batteries last from new with light but somewhat regular use for short 2 mile trips?

  • @jessesmomma6246
    @jessesmomma6246 Před 10 měsíci

    I have to ask, because the video like this one told me not to take the batteries apart... which i did with the first two, then i tried to do the next 2 and it fried my car charger and it zapped my car charger and it was smoking.. so im thinking i shouuld take 2 at a time unplugged???

  • @David-ip5bj
    @David-ip5bj Před rokem

    In the Case if you no Longer have original 36v charger. Can you use a regular 12v battery charger as your main charger. Charging 2 batteries at a time?

  • @tomlawson6058
    @tomlawson6058 Před 2 lety

    will one battery weaker than the rest cause the automatic charger to not come on? thanks

  • @healthyamerican
    @healthyamerican Před 3 lety

    if i have two chargers, can i charge two sets of batteries at a time? to save time?

  • @kkingsbury5972
    @kkingsbury5972 Před 2 lety

    Is it ok to put it in tow/maintenance when charging

  • @echo53226
    @echo53226 Před 3 lety

    Thank you...doing it now 👍

  • @McPickle1985
    @McPickle1985 Před 2 lety

    If I have 2 12v charges, is it possible to charge 2 banks at once? Or will this cause issues?

  • @joenoel9866
    @joenoel9866 Před 5 lety

    How do i check the solenoid. My batteries charge but not enough power to move the cart

  • @jazk7820
    @jazk7820 Před 9 lety

    thanks a lot...for sharing .........superb

  • @davemeeks8109
    @davemeeks8109 Před 9 lety +1

    When the charger has gone through its cycle should the meter read 0 on the index. And if it is on 0 does that mean the battery bank has received a full charge and the batteries are good and charged. My ezgo has had no problems in 6 years of charging. Now 2 trips out to the garden and it has to be tolled back and charged. Also I charged it overnight, earlier today I unplugged the charger and plugged it back in The charger turned on and the needle went back over to the normal start point right of center 14 -15. Thanks

    • @joeydavis2943
      @joeydavis2943 Před 6 lety

      When i charge battery s does the white wire got to ground or neg coming from charger

  • @meatman3042
    @meatman3042 Před 5 lety

    Great info thanks

  • @joycereynolds474
    @joycereynolds474 Před 2 lety

    Jack i have a 2010 cc and have been told that if my batteries go to low, i need to have someone with a genisus jumper come out and "kick start it" with a special charger to reset the computer, before my cart will take a charge again--i ve been using your method on my old cart for many years, with great success , ,but with the new cart it wont start to recharge without a "jump first" Do you know of ay way to by pass this

  • @stacysmith9080
    @stacysmith9080 Před 3 lety

    Great Video

  • @marvincavender6215
    @marvincavender6215 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for your time perfect

  • @mr.foshow5474
    @mr.foshow5474 Před 6 lety +1

    Hi. How do I do that to the 48 volt club car if I connect two batteries that will be 24 volt total I only have a 12volt battery charger. Please help thanks.

  • @RahRahRiggs
    @RahRahRiggs Před 2 lety

    Thank you Sir, Sincerely, Tonya :)

  • @delam
    @delam Před 6 lety

    Does this work with 8 volt batteries?

  • @TERMIN8TOR99
    @TERMIN8TOR99 Před 3 lety

    What is the voltage needed in batteries to start charger