[GaryTheVillages]

The clutch on my 2013 Yahama gas cart is slipping. A call to Carts and Clubs in Ocala where it was bought confirmed that all new Yamaha gas carts are having this problem. Yahama attributes it to dealers putting in higher gear rear ends and larger tires, and will not cover a fix because most of their carts are used on golf courses where customers don't care. But, the person I spoke to at C&C said they see the same problem with totally unmodified carts as well. Nonetheless, she said Yamaha will not fix the problem. She said it will eventually affect all Yamaha gas carts sold here! They can do a temporary fix but she said it only will last six months. Yet, they continue to sell these carts. A friend of mine had this problem and after an unsuccessful repair had a new clutch put in at no expense. But apparently this is not offered to all customers because I was only told they could put in a new clutch at my expense. The problem starts out as slippage but eventually leads to all-out failure, so be sure you have your golf cart pickup plan in place because you will need to be towed then. If you have doubts, just call them up and ask the service desk about slipping clutches. The answer is, basically, it is your problem. C&C has the best-designed carts, and great service at your home, but what good is that if they sell carts that are assured to fail within two years.

[Jbirds99]

I have a 2014 that we purchased new from C&C. This week they came to the house and replaced the spring which is yamahas' answer to the problem.
Apparently if you have a black spring they replace it with a white one which is more stiffer.

[Dandydon]

I bought a 2014 Yamaha last September, the slippage was the first thing I noticed. It happens more on the golf course when you go to give it gas. It also happens when you stop at a stop sign and give it the gas again.
I complained and was told that's the way the product was manufactured. I was told not to step hard on the gas pedal when starting from a dead stop. The idea was that when driving a car no one puts their pedal to the floor and to "gently" press the pedal.
Well I tried this for a few months and hated it.
I went back to the dealership twice and the 3rd time I told them I hate it.
They replaced the clutch and put in a larger belt and I have been happy ever since.
In fact I got better gas mileage, going from 38 MPG to 41MPG.
Oh yea, it didn't cost me a cent to have it changed.

[villagetinker]

I hope you meant 38 MPG to 41 MPG, I would hate to be in a golf cart going 38 to 41 MPH. I have seen a lot of previous discussions regarding the changing of the gearing and the tires to get higher speeds. As I recall in all cases, the manufacturer walks away from their warranty as the golf cart has been modified. Buyer beware.