How To Replace Golf Cart Batteries

  This article mainly introduces the signs before the battery needs to be replaced and the detailed steps on how to install golf cart batteries, so that your golf cart can be maintained better, used longer, and enjoy more outdoor green time!

Signs that the battery needs to be replaced

Difficulty starting

If you find that your golf cart frequently has trouble starting or loses power midway, this could indicate a dead battery failure and the battery needs to be replaced.

speed drop

If you find that your golf cart is moving slower than usual and has difficulty climbing up and down hills, the battery is weak and draining quickly, and needs to be replaced with a new one.

short runtime

If your golf cart battery is fully charged but isn't going as long as it used to, it's losing capacity and may need to be replaced.

corrosion

If you find that the battery interface or a certain part is corroded, it means that the battery is aging and needs to be replaced in time.

long charging time

If your battery takes too long to charge, you may need to replace it with a new one. then your battery power has dropped significantly.

service life

Even if your golf cart battery is still working, it is recommended to replace the battery after 3-5 years of use. Batteries lose their capacity over time, and new batteries will provide better performance.

How to replace golf cart batteries

  The following will explain the detailed steps of the whole process of removing the old battery to new golf cart battery installation. In order to ensure that your golf cart is in normal operation after replacement, please ensure that the new battery is fully charged and in normal condition in advance.

First you need to prepare some battery installation kit for you to successfully remove and replace the battery:

①Mechanic safety gloves. Avoid direct contact with battery acid.

②Safety glasses. Prevent battery acid from accidentally coming into contact with eyes.

③Prepare a solution spray bottle filled with baking soda and water and a long-handled brush. Used to clean the battery well.

④Cable tie. Use to organize cables, keep them clear and avoid clutter.

⑤Cardboard. It is used to place old batteries to avoid the influence of residual acid from old batteries.

⑥Battery terminal protector and anti-corrosion block. Used to protect new batteries.

⑦Battery belt. Use a battery strap to remove the old battery as it is much heavier than you think.

Replacement steps:

Step One - Disconnect the charger and turn the key to the off position

Make sure the key is in the off position and the charger is not connected. You can then remove all battery holders with peace of mind.

Step Two - Take a Photo

Human memory is limited, so before you start, please take a clear picture of the position of each battery and the connected interface, or draw a draft of the relevant position, accurately mark the position of the positive and negative terminals and the position of the cable, etc., when you Check it out if you run into any issues during installation, and you'll appreciate the foresight to take a picture.

Step Three - Disconnect the Battery

Disconnect the battery and all accessory cables, clean and inspect to make sure they are in good condition. Then use cable ties to secure them together for easy installation of the new battery.

Step Four - Remove the Old Battery

Use the battery strap you have prepared to remove the old battery. You can lay it in the same orientation as you would in a golf cart for peace of mind with your new battery, plus the old battery may have acid left over so place it on cardboard.

Step Five - Clean the battery well

Once all the batteries have been removed, take the baking soda and water solution, clean the battery slots thoroughly with a long handle brush and towel dry, once dry, use an anti-corrosion block to apply to the areas that come into contact with the golf cart batteries and you are ready to install new batteries .

Step Six - Installing a New Battery

Place the new golf cart battery into the exact slot or location based on your previous photos and sketches. Connect all battery cables. Check again to fix the battery and make sure everything is working properly.

Step Seven - Test

After everything is installed, you should test the operation of the lights and other operations to ensure that the golf cart is installed and correct.

Final Thoughts

  If you haven't tried it, you will think how to replace golf cart batteries is a complicated thing, but as long as you use the right battery installation kit and follow our step-by-step instructions, it will become a fairly simple task. If you find it difficult to replace the battery yourself, we strongly recommend that you contact your battery dealer. At the same time, BSLBATT golf cart lithium battery provides a large number of simple "plug-in" lithium golf cart batteries to solve the problem of complex installation, and it only takes a few minutes to easily change the golf cart lithium battery! If you are interested, please contact us:sales@bslbattery.us