2015 Yamaha gas cart high voltage

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Old 07-10-2018, 08:35 PM
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Battery on the cart went dead a couple of months ago and replaced it. Ever since then, voltage has been running about 17+volts; Saturday, while playing CG, a couple of times the cart starts acting like it won't start when pushing the accelerator down; I finally get it going and head home; voltage showing 9 volts. I make it in the garage and that's it - dead.

Yesterday, I replaced the voltage regulator, charged the battery, take it for a test drive and everything seems fine, voltage around 14-15 volts; turn around during the test drive, accelerate and voltage goes back up to 17+ volts. Take it out again today, voltage 14-15 until I slow down to make a turn and boom - back to 17+ volts. Check all connections, go out again, same thing all over.

Perplexed as to what is going on. Any advice?
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Old 07-10-2018, 09:14 PM
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I'm wondering maybe the starter generator?

But isn't that cart still covered by factory warranty, or is it shorter than 5 years if electrical in nature?

Hopefully the "GCTech" (or similar name) will chime in.

Here's a link I just found that might help
How to Trouble Shoot and Repair a Golf Cart Starter Generator – RMI Golf Carts

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Old 07-11-2018, 06:06 AM
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We see that with the yamahas. The Fix requires no parts just knowledge of the issue. Take it too your favorite repair facility and they will be able to fix it
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Ill add, Ive seen some shops put a new battery, new voltage regulator and new starter, only to have the same issue. So as a learning tool for everyone, That's not the fix.
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