Golf Carts Unlimited FAQs

EZ-GO TXT, RXV Golf Cart Serial Number Location

EZGO RXV -The serial number on an EZGO RXV is most often found on the steering column and on the frame behind the left front wheel.

Newer EZGO TXT - The serial number on an EZGO TXT is most often found under the seat towards the back of the cart on the frame rail, you can lift the black plastic flap to help see it better.

Older EZGO TXT - The serial number on an EZGO TXT is most often found in the passangers side dash on an aluminum plate, it will show manufacturer code and serial number.

Club Car Serial Number Location

Club Car Carryall & Club Car DS - The serial number is located at the top of the floor mat, in the center of the cart, look for the aluminum strip holding the floor mat down under the edge of the dash. There is normally a barcode and serial number. i.e. AG95........ in this example AG is the prefix of the cart model and 95 is your year.

Club Car Precedent & Club Car Onward -The serial number is located in the passangers side dash or just below the dash on the inside facing the center of the cart. Look just above the passangers toes to the right.  i.e. PR04........ in this example PR is the prefix of the cart model and 04 is your year. 

Electric Golf Cart Maintenance & Service - EZ-GO & Club Car

Golf Carts Unlimited  recommends regular preventive maintenance to preserve the life of your golf cart batteries. Your electric golf car is designed and built to deliver years of worry-free driving pleasure.

Don't Neglect the Batteries

Take the following steps to avoid damage and maximize the life of your batteries:

• Charge the batteries regularly. Never leave batteries discharged for long periods of time.
• Charge the batteries before adding water, unless the electrolyte level is below the top of the plates. In that case, add just enough water to cover the plates. Then charge the batteries and check the level again. Never charge the batteries when the plates are exposed above the electrolyte level. To maximize the life of your batteries, add only distilled water. Do not overfill the batteries. Fully tighten the battery caps to prevent electrolyte leakage.
• Make sure the battery hold-downs are tight enough so that the batteries do not move while the vehicle is in motion. Do not over tighten, as this can cause the battery case to crack or buckle.
• Inspect the terminal connections regularly to ensure that they are clean and tight. Replace any worn insulation or frayed wires.
• Keep the batteries clean and free of corrosion. 

Release Motor Brake On An EZGO RXV When Batteries Have Power

• Put your golf cart key in the neutral position
• Lift the front seat
• Switch the golf cart tow/run switch to tow
• This will allow your golf cart to roll and turns off the motor brake - use caution make sure your cart is on a level surface
• *This will not work if your batteries are completly dead OR your motor break is locked up for some reason*

 Lift up your golf cart seat to locate the battery compartment.

1. Count the number of holes on a battery
   • Usually 3, 4 or 6 holes
2. Multiply the number of holes by 2 to determine the golf cart battery voltage
   • Each hole/cell is equal to 2 volts
3. Multiply the golf cart battery voltage by the total number of golf cart batteries

36 VOLT GOLF CART EXAMPLE (6V BATTERIES):

3 holes X 2 volts = 6-volt battery

6-volt battery X 6 total batteries = 36-volt system

48 VOLT GOLF CART EXAMPLE (8V BATTERIES):

4 holes X 2 volts = 8-volt battery

8-volt battery X 6 total batteries = 48-volt system

48 VOLT GOLF CART EXAMPLE (12V BATTERIES):

6 holes X 2 volts = 12-volt battery

12-volt battery X 4 total batteries = 48-volt system

Top tier golf cart batteries when properly maintained, generally will last approximately 4-6 years. Other type golf cart batteries usually last 6 to 24 months.

No. Using a car to jump deep cycle golf cart batteries can damage them.

No. You must match volts to volts. A 36V cart requires a 36 volt charger. A 48V cart requires a 48 volt charger. You can burn up your batteries if you do not charge with the proper voltage.

Yes. All automatic chargers are designed to charge your batteries until they are fully charged and then stop charging. You do not need to manually shut off the charger or worry about overcharging your batteries. 

No. Regular car batteries are not made to be discharged as much as deep cycle golf cart batteries. So, you don't want to use regular car batteries on your golf cart.

No, it is recommended that you buy new deep cycle batteries. 

The quick answer is it depends. It depends on three factors,

1) the quality of your batteries, 2) how discharged your batteries are and 3) the quality of your charger. 

A couple of factors can go into this: You may have too much water in the batteries (the water level should be approximately ¼ inch above the lead plates). You may also have a battery or two that is old, dead, or failing, which could also be causing the charger to boil the rest of the batteries to get them all fully charged. We would recommend checking all your batteries/connections.

All batteries, regardless of their chemistry, self-discharge. The rate of self-discharge depends on the type of battery, the age of the battery, and the storage temperature the batteries are exposed to.