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TEST PROCEDURES
GENERAL
The charger uses DC battery voltage through the on-board computer to close the charger relay that activates
the charger AC circuit. When the charger is operating properly, there is a 2 to 15 second delay after the DC
cord is plugged into the vehicle before the relay closes. This delay allows time for the DC plug to make a
secure connection with the receptacle before the AC circuit is activated and AC power is supplied to the pri-
mary coil of the transformer. When the relay closes an audible “click” can be heard, and then as power is sup-
plied, the transformer should hum and the ammeter should indicate the charge rate.
4.
Relay operates intermittently.
1)
Blown fuse on red lead from OBC.
Section 20 A, Pages 20-3 and 20-4.
2)
Defective charger relay.
Test Procedure 8
5.
Single charger fuse link blows.
1)
Diode failed.
Test Procedure 4-A
2)
Loose internal fuse connection.
Tighten connection.
6.
Both charger fuse links blow or recep-
tacle fuse link blows.
1)
Battery is wired in reverse polarity.
Test Procedure 4-B
2)
DC cord is wired in reverse polarity.
Test Procedure 4-B
3)
Both diodes failed.
Test Procedure 4-B
7.
Charger output is low.
1)
One diode failed.
Test Procedure 4-A
2)
Transformer coil short-circuit failure.
Test Procedure 6
3)
On-board computer malfunction.
Test Procedure 2
8.
Charger turns off too soon.
1)
AC power supply was shut off.
Test Procedure 3
2)
On-board computer malfunction.
Test Procedure 2
3)
Batteries may be fully charged.
Test Procedure 7
9.
Charger goes to 16 hour time out.
1)
On-board computer malfunction.
Test Procedure 2
2)
Extremely discharged batteries or
cold temperature.
Recharge batteries.
3)
Bad battery.
Section 22, Batteries
10.
AC line fuse or circuit breaker blows.
1)
AC cord is shorted.
Test Procedure 8
2)
Failed transformer.
Test Procedure 6
11.
Battery trouble light remains on
(with DC charger cord plugged in)
1)
AC power interrupted.
Test Procedure 3
2)
On-board computer malfunction.
Test Procedure 2
3)
Charger failure.
See page 23-32
4)
16 hour time out.
See page 23-28
5)
Battery or batteries need to be replaced.
Section 22, Batteries
12.
Battery trouble light remains on
(with DC charger cord unplugged)
1)
Batteries are getting close to full dis-
charge capacity.
Recharge batteries immediately
(golf round may be completed first).
2)
On-board computer malfunction.
Test Procedure 2
3)
Battery or batteries need to be replaced.
Section 22, Batteries
• ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES OR APPROVED EYE PROTECTION WHEN SERVICING THE
CHARGER.
POWERDRIVE BATTERY CHARGER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
REFER TO
WARNING
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