I'm a Certified EZGO Technician with 20+ years of experience. A cart that will not charge is usually something small, but it is worth working through in order, because charging a bad pack over and over can make things worse.

Start at the wall

Plug something else into the same outlet to confirm it has power. Check any extension cord and make sure the plug is fully seated. Look at the charger's cord and the plug on the cart for damage or burn marks.

The charger

No lights at all. That can mean no power at the outlet, a failed charger or a bad cord.
Lights come on but it never starts charging. Many chargers will not begin if the pack voltage is too low, or if the plug connection is poor.
It charges but never finishes. This can be a charger fault or a worn pack that will not come up to full.

The cart side

Dirty or bent charge receptacle. A poor contact stops the charger from seeing the cart.
Corroded terminals or loose cables. These block current from reaching the batteries.
A deeply discharged or worn-out pack. A pack left flat for a long time may not accept a charge normally.

Please do not

Do not jump a cart's pack or bypass the charger's safety features. Batteries give off gas while charging, so charge in a ventilated space and keep sparks away.

What I do onsite

I test the outlet, charger and receptacle, then check each battery and the connections. I tell you plainly whether it is the charger, the wiring or the batteries, and quote the fix before starting. I do this where the cart is parked.

When the batteries are the problem

If the outlet and charger test fine, the pack is the next suspect. A set that has sat flat, run low on water or simply worn out may refuse a normal charge, and no charger will fix that. I check each battery so you know whether you need cleaning, water, a new charger or a new set, and I quote it before starting. Tell me the make, the year and what the charger lights do, and I'll tell you where I'd look first.

What it costs, and how to book

Diagnostic and labor is $100 an hour, a Tune-Up is $150 flat with the oil change included, and the trip fee depends on distance from Warsaw. I text you the trip fee before I come out. Request service or text me at 574-221-5501 and tell me what the cart is doing.

My pricing: Tune-Up $150 flat (oil change included) · Diagnostic and labor $100/hr · Trip fee quoted by text before I come out.

Golf Cart Won't Charge? What to Check First