How to Troubleshoot a Thunderbird Golf Cart

Thunderbird golf carts are made by the Taylor Dann Company, which also manufactures farm machinery and other industrial vehicles. In the golf industry the company not only makes the carts, but also many of the service vehicles you see around the course. Today, golf carts are not only restricted to golf courses, but are becoming more and more common as a form of transport on leisure and residential complexes, or anywhere away from the public highways. They are comparatively simple, cheap and efficient to run and, with a little work, many of the common problems can be solved without recourse to professional help.

Things You'll Need

  • Service manual
  • Tool set
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Instructions

    • 1

      Ensure you have the correct service manual for your golf cart. Regular maintenance and service will prevent many of the common problems from occurring. The manual will contain instructions for this and a troubleshooting section to help you identify the cause of any problems.

    • 2

      Carry out all of the regular maintenance checks recommended for your cart in a timely manner. This will prevent many problems from occurring and enable minor faults to be fixed before they develop into something more costly and time consuming to repair.

    • 3

      Check battery terminals and top up the battery on electric carts regularly if needed. The battery is the most important part of an electrically driven cart and the most common cause of problems. If you cannot get your cart started, the battery is the first thing to check.

    • 4

      Clean the spark plugs and check the gaps if your gas-powered cart is running badly or the engine is misfiring. Again, regular maintenance on these parts will prevent many problems from developing.

    • 5

      Inflate tires to the correct pressure and check them frequently. Tires that are either under or over inflated can lead to uneven running of your cart, handling problems and an uncomfortable ride.