The starter generator setup in a golf cart involves the solenoid, brushes and the voltage regulator. If the engine is turning on but the battery is not getting charged, the brushes can be removed from the suspects’ list as they’re doing their job as intended.
If the brushes can turn the engine over, they’ll have no problem charging the battery as well. Here is a step-wise check on each component that can be done to fix the issue of the starter generator not charging.
Materials Required
Not all of the materials listed below will be required to fix the issue. However, it would be better to have these handy as at least one of them will be required if the starter generator isn’t charging the battery as intended.
- New Wires
- Solenoid
- Voltage Regulator
Steps to Fix Starter Generator Not Charging Issue
- Check and Replace Broken Wires
Wires are the first thing to check for in the case of an starter generator failure. Any loose or damaged wire is enough to prevent the cart from working completely.
To ensure the starter generator is charging the battery as intended, check all the terminal connections. If there are any damaged or loose wiring, replace them immediately.
- Check Solenoid
The solenoid is expected to remain energized at all times. If it is not energized at any point in time, the return path for the starter generator to charge the battery via the voltage regulator won’t be completed.
A simple voltmeter or a multimeter set at voltage reading should be enough to identify a faulty solenoid.
- Check Voltage Regulator
As indicated in the earlier section, conduct a full field test to see if the problem is with the voltage regulator or the starter generator itself.
If the starter generator is showing 15 to 16 volts during the full field test, replace the voltage regulator.
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