[oldtimes]

Originally Posted by Birdrm

I had the same issue with my Yamaha gas cart, I took it in for service and they found that the speedometer on the steering wheel was draining the battery when the cart was turned off. They rewired it and now when I start my cart up it takes 20-30 seconds for the speedometer to calibrate and startup but I no longer have any battery issues.

We just found out about this after purchasing a new 2024. It is an ongoing problem that they have no solution for and have been lying about. I refuse to buy a gas cart and have to plug it in everynight.

[PhilR]

Brand new 2023 Yamaha QT. Yesterday drove from Monarch Grove to Okeechobee. 9 holes no devices on.no issues. Off to Spanish Springs for music and a walk around the fair. Loaded up and drove 1+ hour back to Monarch Grove with lights on. No warning, no dimming of lights everything fine, but the car died suddenly 1 block from home. Just quit. A little concerned based on what I’m reading here.

[Normal]

Originally Posted by PhilR

Brand new 2023 Yamaha QT. Yesterday drove from Monarch Grove to Okeechobee. 9 holes no devices on.no issues. Off to Spanish Springs for music and a walk around the fair. Loaded up and drove 1+ hour back to Monarch Grove with lights on. No warning, no dimming of lights everything fine, but the car died suddenly 1 block from home. Just quit. A little concerned based on what I’m reading here.

I think there is a fuse under the seat. If you had full power and it just died, it means your voltage regulator etc are all working.

On the other hand, if you didn’t notice a slow dimming or you have several bells and whistles all the while the radio is going too it could mean there has been more power draw than available.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Normal

I think there is a fuse under the seat. If you had full power and it just died, it means your voltage regulator etc are all working.

On the other hand, if you didn’t notice a slow dimming or you have several bells and whistles all the while the radio is going too it could mean there has been more power draw than available.

Same issue yesterday drove to course played 18, nothing used except for onboard speedometer, and normal running lights (not all extra fun light)
No music ( because it’s a golf course) cart died while waiting to turn into driveway. Heading Monday to speak with someone other then sales person who’s only advice is to trickle every day.

[mrf0151]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

The Yamaha owners manual states 22 PSI, if you are looking at the side of the tires, this is the MAX pressure, not the recommended pressure, and at 36 PSI your tires are going to wear out prematurely.

Exactly right at 22 lbs. Most don't realize that these 10-inch Loadstar tires are actually trailer tires that can be aired up to 36 lbs. for heavy trailer loads. Our golf carts only weigh around 750 lbs. before passenger weight. Airing up higher than 22 lbs. does wear out the center of the tire faster and gives a harsher ride.

[oldtimes]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Same issue yesterday drove to course played 18, nothing used except for onboard speedometer, and normal running lights (not all extra fun light)
No music ( because it’s a golf course) cart died while waiting to turn into driveway. Heading Monday to speak with someone other then sales person who’s only advice is to trickle every day.

Buyer beware if you are buying a new Yamaha cart. The battery will die if it is not trickle charged or rewired to the ignition causing a 20 to 30 second delay on the speedometer. Paying upwards of $15000 for a cart that needs a workaround is unacceptable. This has been going on for over a year and they have been covering it up and lying about it.

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by oldtimes

Buyer beware if you are buying a new Yamaha cart. The battery will die if it is not trickle charged or rewired to the ignition causing a 20 to 30 second delay on the speedometer. Paying upwards of $15000 for a cart that needs a workaround is unacceptable. This has been going on for over a year and they have been covering it up and lying about it.

Mmm… mine is a 2022 cart, so over 2 years.

[oldtimes]

Originally Posted by Velvet

Mmm… mine is a 2022 cart, so over 2 years.

Unbelievable! I just wish I had known this before I bought.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by oldtimes

Buyer beware if you are buying a new Yamaha cart. The battery will die if it is not trickle charged or rewired to the ignition causing a 20 to 30 second delay on the speedometer. Paying upwards of $15000 for a cart that needs a workaround is unacceptable. This has been going on for over a year and they have been covering it up and lying about it.

Fully loaded except for sunroof is now over $21, 000. Have to trickle everyday is criminal

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

I looked at the side, saw 36. I guess i will take some air out.

8” or 10” require different pressures IMO. 22 little low for 10” for back tires that support majority of weigh IMO.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Fully loaded except for sunroof is now over $21, 000. Have to trickle everyday is criminal

agree, way over priced for what they get.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by PhilR

Brand new 2023 Yamaha QT. Yesterday drove from Monarch Grove to Okeechobee. 9 holes no devices on.no issues. Off to Spanish Springs for music and a walk around the fair. Loaded up and drove 1+ hour back to Monarch Grove with lights on. No warning, no dimming of lights everything fine, but the car died suddenly 1 block from home. Just quit. A little concerned based on what I’m reading here.

Drive back should keep battery full charged. To know for sure load test battery. I suspect you have other problems. It under warranty call them.

[oldtimes]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Drive back should keep battery full charged. To know for sure load test battery. I suspect you have other problems. It under warranty call them.

No, this is a known problem with the speedometer/odometer constantly draining the battery even when everything is shut off.

[DARFAP]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Same issue yesterday drove to course played 18, nothing used except for onboard speedometer, and normal running lights (not all extra fun light)
No music ( because it’s a golf course) cart died while waiting to turn into driveway. Heading Monday to speak with someone other then sales person who’s only advice is to trickle every day.

My cart died on the course about halfway thru 18 holes. I just had LED lights installed. These shouldn't draw too much; however, they contributed to the problem. The short start again stop again use on the golf course doesn't recharge the battery enough and it can eventually die. My light installer put a kill switch on the cart to turn off the LEDs when playing golf, etc. I haven't had this problem reoccur.

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by oldtimes

We just found out about this after purchasing a new 2024. It is an ongoing problem that they have no solution for and have been lying about. I refuse to buy a gas cart and have to plug it in everynight.

Value of my 2020 just went up. Still using original battery and do not need to mess with a trickle charger.