Shout out to the Villagetinker
 

Hey VT, thanks for all your help showing me how to fix the overcharging voltage issue with our Yamaha golf carts. I finished the project today on our 2014 EFI and the charging voltage now reads a very acceptable 14.5 volts, down from 17.8 volts before the fix. The fix will most definitely have a very positive impact on the carts battery life going forward. When I can find the time, the 2022 Quiet Tech is next up for the fix. Your the best : )

I completely agree, thank you Villagetinker for all your help.

How did you do it? My Yamaha QT 2022 runs down the battery if I go only to the mail station several times. I was thinking it’s probably the fuel thing they installed at Villages Golf Carts because the only other non-standard thing on it is a small led at the bottom lights. The fuel/Speed gauge does not shut off for 10 seconds after I turn the key off.

Sounds like the problem with your cart is a parasitic drain from the gauge. Too high of a charging voltage won’t quickly drain your battery, but will damage and shorten the battery’s life, especially when the cart is frequently driven on long trips. You can check the voltage by putting the cart in neutral (between forward and reverse), putting a multimeter on the battery terminals, and putting the gas pedal to the floor with the key turned. The charging voltage reading on the multi meter should be around 14.5, but not over 15.

The fix to overcharging involves re-wiring the carts voltage regulator with a fused relay directly to the battery. Yamaha wires the regulator to the ignition, where the regulator picks up electrical draw from all the carts electronics (lights, radio, electronic fuel injector, gauges, etc…) causing it to charge at too high a voltage. The Villagetinker posted a thread (closed) titled Gas Golf Cart Battery Voltage that has a detailed wiring diagram of the fix.

I second all thanks to Tinker for all his help, much appreciated!

Velvet, I have the parts, send me a private message and we can schedule a time for the repair.

@VT- if there was a VillageroftheYear award, it would certainly go to YOU! :boom:

VT is the best poster on TOTV.

One more pat on the back for Village Tinker. He’s keeping this place humming ������������������������������������������

Thank goodness for VillageTinker!

VT is the best, I never never skip one of his post.
Thanks for all of the contributions VT.
Interesting that VT is TV backwards!
People like VT add to the quality of the The Talk of the Villages! We are fortunate to gain from his insight!!

You’re a good guy VT.

Hear here!!!

VT always helpful, always kind, absolutely the best!

No doubt! Always a thoughtful, detailed and well reasoned response. Many thanks!

AND, his replies thankfully lack the affective language way too many people use these days. Thank you!

I actually met the village tinker and he is a great guy! Helped me out! He has many parts of many things at his fingertips. Thanks so much village tinker my garage door opens and shuts! Keep up all the help you offer us all. Hopefully it will come back to you. I may actually see you cruising in that beautiful car!

Villager of the year
 

I agree. Some company must have lost a great engineer when you retired

I always read anything he posts. always on the money--Thanks

VT is to ToV as Jim Kramer is to Investors. Thanks VT.

Are you mobile or stationary?

Way better with 100% results…:BigApplause:

If you are addressing me not VT I am okay for the moment. I just drive the cart for longer periods and figure how to put on the trickle charger - the clamps on the terminals of the battery makes it hard for the claws of the charger to hold. Not a long term solution though.

VillageTinkerer is the best. He helped me out with my cart. A very thoughtful gentleman.

Let me join in this one….VT is absolutely Top Shelf !

Thank you for all that u provide VT - you go waaay above and beyond.

Both, but I prefer working at my house since I have additional parts at my fingertips if necessary.

I also agree, VT is a true gentleman and a class act !!

I think you have different problem?

Asking if VT in Mobil or do have bring cart to him?

I know my 2012 1/2 fuel injected Yamaha cart has over charging problem. Can’t remember when I tested it but know it around or above 16Vs Would like to get it done after May do to other comments.

Let me know, I have instructions and parts if you want to DIY, or I can install, send me a private message to get together.

Lol…I wasn’t sure who you were addressing.

Thanks, not available for while.

Never seen a bad post from the chap. Top man.
Mind you.
Like most electronic geniuses, his golf game is shocking!:icon_wink:

How much does it cost?
 

To VT. How much do you charge to fix this issue? Thanks.

If you are asking about the overcharging problem, relay, relay socket, fuse holder, fuse, and assorted connectors $20, and $30 to install, if there are no problems. Rarely have I had any problems. This is for Yamaha golf carts, I have not investigated this for other brands, so I have no idea what would be involved.

Isn’t there something in the deed restrictions about running a business at your home not being allowed?

Predictable!

You just can't help it, can you?

You may have outed one of the "clipboard ladies":smiley:.