How to Repair a Battery-Powered Golf Cart

No matter how indestructible they may look, golf carts do break down, expecially if you use them frequently. You may need a professional to fix your cart if the damage is serious, but a novice can make many of the more common repairs without any help.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Check the battery terminals if your cart won't start. Make sure they are clean and connected. Look at the water level in the battery. If low, refill with distilled water. Look for acid streaks. Acid leaks around the edge of the battery are an indication that you need a new battery.

2. Purchase a tire patching kit for your golf cart tires. If one blows, a kit is the best and most effective way to repair a flat as quickly as possible.

3. Check the air in your tubed tires on a regular basis. Most carts go over rough ground and tires get abused easily.

4. Replace tubeless tires that wear out. Get a wrench and take the lugs off that hold the tire on the axle. Take the used tire to a golf cart dealer and purchase the appropriate tire to replace the old one.

Tips & Warnings

• Remember that batteries and tires are the most common problems for golf carts. Keep the appropriate tools and maintenance checks for these areas.

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[jskokan]

on 6/12/2009 I have a 99 48volt club car. The batteries are new. It recently started to be very jerky when accelerating and surges from high to low speed. I was told it is a bad speed controller. How do I verify this or find out the problem?

[skicatdean]

on 9/28/2008 I recently replaced the batteries in by 1988 EZGO golf cart. The first time I attempted to charge the batteries the charger connection overheated to the point of melting the plug. Help!

[Rabbott]

on 9/17/2008 Have recently replaced all batteries in my Club Car. It still struggles going up hills... Any suggestions?

[jomc1022]

on 1/8/2008 How do you test a 36v golf cart charger?