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I have a 48v club car and when you press down the gas pedal you can here the solenoid click and then a faint continuing clicking sound. It acts like it wants to drive but it doesnt. There is 44v at all 4 posts of the motor. Thanks for you help
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It sounds like you're experiencing some issues with the power delivery, and that faint clicking sound after the initial solenoid click can be indicative of several potential issues. One thing to consider is the health of your deep cycle batteries. With your Club Car having 6 8v batteries, the total voltage across all batteries should ideally be around 50-51 volts when fully charged. However, at 44 volts across all four posts of the motor (equating to approximately 7.3 volts per battery), this voltage level suggests that your batteries are below a 50% state of charge.
To give you some perspective, deep cycle lead acid batteries typically operate within a voltage range of 8.4 to 8.5 volts per battery when fully charged and can drop to around 7.95 to 8.05 volts per battery when at 50% state of charge. Therefore, with each battery at around 7.3 volts, it's clear that they are significantly depleted.
Deep cycle lead acid batteries require proper maintenance and upkeep for optimal performance. Operating a golf cart on batteries with a state of charge of 50% or less can lead to several issues. Expect compromised performance with slow to no acceleration and overall weakness. This condition may also result in increased wear and tear on the controller, potentially leading to premature failure. Regularly discharging batteries below 50% state of charge can cause sulfation and irreversible damage, shortening battery lifespan and necessitating premature replacement.
Its important to take care of golf cart batteries during the off season. Keep an eye on their voltage levels and give them a recharge if they start to dip to prevent any sulfation issues from creeping up. Consider investing in a battery maintainer to keep them topped and prevent any selfdischarge during the downtime. And don't forget to keep those battery terminals clean for a solid connection. If you have any further questions or need assistance, feel free to ask!
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