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Old 03-12-2022, 12:27 PM
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It's very hard to leave my neighborhood and get onto Pinnelas Pl. in the morning when traffic is heavy. I step on the gas, and nothing happens for a second or two. My other cart is a 2015 Yamaha gas cart and it accelerates quickly.

The service tech tells me that the lack of acceleration from a stop is the price we pay for the Quiet Tech design. Does this sound right to you, or do I need another service tech?
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We have a 2017 Quietech, and it accelerates very well, however, a couple of months ago, my wife noticed some problems with slow or NO start, turns out it was the battery. I replaced, and we had a new cart! In your case I would not expect the battery on an brand new cart to be bad, but it would not be a bad idea to have it checked, and possibly the voltage regulator.
I am going to guess that the drive belt or clutch is slipping, you might have one of the mobile golf cart service (Todd Casey, Willies) check the cart and see if they find a problem.
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Just had an acceleration issue with my 2018 Quiet Tech, and thanks to a few good posters here on TOTV, the problem was identified and easily fixed by a service call from Carts and Clubs. They removed the Spark Arrestor from the exhaust system. This is a safety measured installed to meet California emissions standards and not needed here. Everything runs great now.
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Thank you, I will check this out!
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The Spark Arrestor sounds like a good bet. Thank you!
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Just had an acceleration issue with my 2018 Quiet Tech, and thanks to a few good posters here on TOTV, the problem was identified and easily fixed by a service call from Carts and Clubs. They removed the Spark Arrestor from the exhaust system. This is a safety measured installed to meet California emissions standards and not needed here. Everything runs great now.
I wonder how hard is it to remove the spark arrestor? Something I could do?
Sounds like something not needed if required in California.
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I wonder how hard is it to remove the spark arrestor? Something I could do?
Sounds like something not needed if required in California.
On the quitech you have to remove the pan under the motor and rubber boot that covers the exhaust pipe. The rubber boot has a 2 fingers through the plastic cover that keep it in place. They are easy to undo.

You can drill out the steel wool like spark arresting material in the center of the pipe. I had it done so I am not sure if he used a "special" drill bit.
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On the quitech you have to remove the pan under the motor and rubber boot that covers the exhaust pipe. The rubber boot has a 2 fingers through the plastic cover that keep it in place. They are easy to undo.

You can drill out the steel wool like spark arresting material in the center of the pipe. I had it done so I am not sure if he used a "special" drill bit.
On a 2022 cart I would be concerned about voiding the warranty. It might be best to have an authorized dealer look at it. I have been told by someone who worked for an authorized dealer that Yamaha will void warranties for various reasons. Removing the spark arrestor might fall into that category.
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I have a 2021 and have a similar issue. I have to cross busy (insanely busy this time of year) Morse Blvd daily, and I have to leave extra room to safely get across. I floor it, and there is a one second delay before it responds at all, and then the acceleration is not what you would expect. I got the same explanation when I asked about it. It's the price we pay for quiet.
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I just changed to oil in our 2017 Yamaha quietech, and noticed the above mentioned spark arrestor, I just took a large phillips screw driver and punched a hole in the arrestor, and I really believe the cart runs better.
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It's very hard to leave my neighborhood and get onto Pinnelas Pl. in the morning when traffic is heavy. I step on the gas, and nothing happens for a second or two. My other cart is a 2015 Yamaha gas cart and it accelerates quickly.

The service tech tells me that the lack of acceleration from a stop is the price we pay for the Quiet Tech design. Does this sound right to you, or do I need another service tech?

IMO never should got rid of 15 model, I think my 12 model will outlast me.
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This is what I see when I remove the pan - where is the spark arrestor?
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This is what I see when I remove the pan - where is the spark arrestor?
Remove the large rubber cover, and you will see the spark arrestor.
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Remove the large rubber cover, and you will see the spark arrestor.
Do I have that on my 2014?
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Default 2022 Yamaha Gas Cart Slow Acceleration

It could be a number of things but I know trying to get an appointment will take weeks to get.

Maybe I can help. If you need an oil change, repairs or maintenance let me know. I have worked on carts for years. Just message me if interested.

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