How to Diagnose Golf Cart Problems

Many golf courses give you the option of riding the course in a cart, and many even insist on it. In recent years golf carts have become a more frequent mode of transport in holiday parks, theme parks, resort communities and other settings. Although a golf cart engine, whether for an electrical or gas-driven vehicle, is a comparatively straightforward affair, it will need a certain amount of maintenance and servicing. With a little effort a lot of the diagnosis and work can be done by you instead of paying out for professional help.

Things You'll Need

  • Service manual
  • Tool kit
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Instructions

    • 1

      Obtain the owner's manual for your golf cart. This will tell you the regular maintenance and servicing the cart requires and will have a troubleshooting section to help you diagnose the most common faults.

    • 2

      Ensure necessary servicing and maintenance checks are carried out in a timely manner. This will prevent many faults from occurring and take away the need for potentially costly repairs

    • 3

      Check tires regularly. Improperly inflated tires can cause uneven wear, an uneven ride and handling problems.

    • 4

      Clean battery terminals and on a gas-powered cart clean the spark plugs. The most common reason for a cart not starting is a problem with the battery. A badly running gas engine with coughing or uneven firing is most commonly brought about by fouled or dirty plugs.