Powerwise Charger Questions
- My batteries are dead and my charger won't turn on
- My batteries are completely dead, how do I get the charger to turn on?
- My batteries are not dead and my charger won't turn on
- The fuse is ok, the diodes are ok, and my charger still won't turn on
- My charger turns on, but won't show a charge on the meter
- My cords are cracked or frayed, can I fix them?
- My charger is overcharging my batteries.
- My charger plug gets hot when I am charging the battery
- Where do I get parts for my Powerwise Charger?
Q: My batteries are dead and my charger won't turn on
The powerwise charger must read an appropriate voltage from the battery before it will turn on. If the batteries are dead, the charger doesn't know what it is hooked to, and won't start
Q: My batteries are completely dead, how do I get the charger to turn on?
You need to charge the batteries individually with an automotive charger until they produce enough voltage for the charger to turn on. You can also use jumper cables to connect your battery pack with another cart. The current will pass from the other cart to yours and show the charger enough voltage to turn on.
Q: My batteries are not dead and my charger won't turn on
Usually this means that the 50 amp DC fuse is blown. If you find the fuse blown, you will need to test the diodes. If the diodes failed, the fuse blows. The diodes should show open when tested with a continuity tester. Replace the diodes as necessary and then change the fuse.
Q: The fuse is ok, the diodes are ok, and my charger still won't turn on
If the fuse is good, the diodes check ok and the batteries are not dead, The control board is probably faulty
Q: My charger turns on, but won't show a charge on the meter
If the charger clicks on and the meter does not show a charge, it may be the meter, but more likely it is the capacitor. The capacitor is what turns down the charge rate as the batteries reach full charge.
Q: My cords are cracked or frayed, can I fix them?
Sure, just take them out of the case and cut the frayed portion off, re-install the proper terminals, replace the cord in the stress reliefs and reinstall the cords.
Q: My charger is overcharging my batteries.
The charge rate is controlled by a control board located inside the case, if the charger won't stop charging when the batteries are fully charged, the control board may be bad.
Q: My charger plug gets hot when I am charging the battery
This is usually caused by corrosion or bad connections in the charge plug handle. Open it up and inspect the connections. If you see a darkening of the terminals or corrosion, replace the contacts and tighten up the screws. Make sure you do not loose the magnet when you open the handle. It has to be in there to activate the reed switch on the golf cart.
Q: Where do I get parts for my Powerwise Charger?
You can find most of the parts right here on this website, There are a lot more charger parts on our other website www.ezgolfcart.com
