[charliev]

My 2009 EZGO RXV 48v electric cart is about 18 months old and having some problems. Most recently after driving about 15 miles when the state of charge (SOC) indicator reduces to 1/2, the gauge suddenly drops to zero with the warning light on. The cart continues to operate normally but now has a greatly reduced range (30 miles max). This has been going on for over a month and twice been back to the dealer. The first time the dealer replaced one of the Trojan 1275 12v batteries because it "tested bad". A week later the cart had the same problem (SOC gauge drops to zero) and the dealer replaced a second battery. I called yesterday with the same repeat problem and the dealer made another appointment to pick up the cart. The maintenance manager said it was the 3rd phone call that morning with the same complaint. Is anyone else have this problem? If so, what's the fix?

Charlie

[cartwheel]

Originally Posted by charliev

My 2009 EZGO RXV 48v electric cart is about 18 months old and having some problems. Most recently after driving about 15 miles when the state of charge (SOC) indicator reduces to 1/2, the gauge suddenly drops to zero with the warning light on. The cart continues to operate normally but now has a greatly reduced range (30 miles max). This has been going on for over a month and twice been back to the dealer. The first time the dealer replaced one of the Trojan 1275 12v batteries because it "tested bad". A week later the cart had the same problem (SOC gauge drops to zero) and the dealer replaced a second battery. I called yesterday with the same repeat problem and the dealer made another appointment to pick up the cart. The maintenance manager said it was the 3rd phone call that morning with the same complaint. Is anyone else have this problem? If so, what's the fix?

Charlie

I had a very similar problem with a Yamaha electric 48v. The problem was caused by a defective charger. My charger appeared to be working normally but was not. I had it checked by two different repair facilities and both said the charger was working correctly, but all they did was plug it in and verify that it would charge. But it was actually shutting down briefly after doing a full charge and 15 minutes later starting up again and never shutting down until it was unplugged. The overcharging destroyed 3 of my new Trojan batteries and weakened the rest. Maybe your charger is doing the same.

[clekr]

Charlie:

Look elsewhere on TOTV for similar problems with this model. Send me a PM and I'll discuss it with you.

[charliev]

Thanx for the quick reply, cartwheel, but my charger is not the problem. It has been checked out and I even traded chargers with a friend who has the same EZGO cart.

[charger]

There is new software out that will take of that problem. No more 1/2 charger to zero.

[charliev]

New software was installed in my cart last summer. Now it appears it is rapidly getting worse.

Charlie

[charliev]

The cart still has the same problem: when the state of charge (SOC) indicator reduces to 1/2, the gauge suddenly drops to zero with the warning light on. Also, the range on the cart has now dropped to about 20 miles until it dies. This time it took AGC a week and a half to pick up the EZGO cart for service. The cart was returned from AGC the next day. The "fix" was to replace battery #4. This is the second time that battery has been replaced in the last month and a half. That's 3 batteries replaced in less than 2 months. I'll have to drive it this weekend to see if there's any improvement.

Is anyone else having this problem with the new EZGO electric RXV golf cart?

Charlie

[elevatorman]

Have had my RXV for about a year now. No problems, I am pleased with it. Why don't you try taking it to Town & Country in Spanish Springs, for a second opinion.

[charliev]

Here's a quick update on my cart repairs. AGC found yet another bad Trojan 1275+ battery. This time is was the brand new battery #4 they just replaced 3 weeks ago! After replacing #4 battery, the cart now runs much better and seems to have more range, although the state of charge indicator still drops to zero and warning lite comes on with 1/4 charge remaining.

[charliev]

A good friend has the same 2 year old EZGO RXV electric cart that he purchased from Town & Country (T&C) in Spanish Springs. His cart has exectly the same problem, state of charge (SOC) dropping to zero with 1/2 showing on the gauge and significantly reduced range. T&C replaced one of his batteries (Trojan 1260) and added that more might need to be replaced in the future. After getting the cart back with the new battery installed, yesterday he barely made it home after driving just over 20 miles (includes 18 holes of golf). So it appears the problem is not with AGC or T&C, but with the 12 volt Trojan batteries.

[charliev]

The Trojan battery web site has some good info in their FAQ section. Click on this web link:
http://www.trojanbattery.com/tools/faqs.aspx
A good way to check battery condition is with a hydrometer. Specific gravity readings are contained in Trojan's application guide at this web site:
http://www.trojanbattery.com/pdf/UsersGuide_English.pdf
Hydrometers can be purchased for less than $10 online.

[elevatorman]

Originally Posted by charliev

Here's a quick update on my cart repairs. AGC found yet another bad Trojan 1275+ battery. This time is was the brand new battery #4 they just replaced 3 weeks ago! After replacing #4 battery, the cart now runs much better and seems to have more range, although the state of charge indicator still drops to zero and warning lite comes on with 1/4 charge remaining.

Please keep us updated, I also have a 2009 RXV. Have had no problems yet.

[champion6]

charliev, I don't know if this will help you, but it won't hurt. Take a look at these golf cart forums. Maybe you will find others with the same problem and, hopefully, a solution. Good luck.

Buggies Gone Wild
http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/

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[doug11]

I too am having the same problem... But my real problem is with the EZ-go Dealer Advantage golf carts...when i purchased my cart ez go owned the franchise...i paid full price because i was told that i had a Bumper to Bumper warranty including Batteries for 4 years...the sales manager, service manager and the sales girl all said that there would be no additional cost to me for four full years...again ...Bumper to bumper... now...they refuse to honor their word and want to charge me $48.00 for pick up and delivery... another LIE that was told to me to get me to buy the cart...RUN don't walk away from doing business with E Z GO ...they are slick rip off artists and don't seem to care about their reputation...

P S ... I just bought a second cart....Not an EZ-Blow...I will sell this $8,300 piece of crap asap....doug b

[ron56]

Doug,
I bought my EZ Go at Town & Country and got the same lie about 48 month warranty on the batteries. They even gave me an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper with large print stating the fact. After purchase reading the very fine print that came with the owners manual it states: batteries warrantied for 48 months or 21,500 amp/hours which ever comes first. Well I went 12,400 amp hours in just 14 months. The cart broke down 5 times in 14 months. Once they change a controller, next time they changed a battery. After being there the 5th time I was told they couldn't find anything wrong. I don't think they know how to diagnose the problems. I had 4 12 volt Trojan T-1260 batteries. I hear they are the cheapest Trojans. I asked T&C to put in 4 T-1275 and they said EZ Go wouldn't allow them to do that. So I bit the bullet and traded it in for a gas Yamaha. I figured getting a lawyer and trying to get a new cart from EZ Go would cost me more than just trading that one in. I had a neighbor with an EZ Go crawl home a few nights ago. I'd tell everyone to stay away from EZ Go. At least now when I leave the house I know I'm going to get home without crawling or a tow.