48v or 51 volt or so if fully charged battery bank. These wires are designed exactly for this type of battery indicator gauge or battery meter and will reflect the current battery bank voltage… Check with your multi-meter/digital voltage meter to be sure before connecting the prepared wires you are grabbing the correct wires. If you own a Club Car Precedent it will have an extra set of wires coming off the wire harness behind the dash and ignition switch. Note: All golf carts are very similar in nature so if you have a different model Club Car, you will most likely look at the same stuff I describe here in this article, or if you own a Ezgo or Yamaha golf cart likewise. So I will use this as a subject for this installation. We do a lot of Club Car Precedent model carts because I like the aluminum frames and lower plastic accessories that are easy to replace and are readily available in the event of damage. Now you can attach the provided connectors and butt connectors to the wires. (I recommend the marine-style ones because they have heat shrinking casing and glue inside so once connected and crimped then heated, they create a sealed connection from the outside environment (i.e. Next prep the ends with the clippers, and strippers for terminal ends and butt connectors. Let’s assume you are to mount on the dash. Step by Step – How to Install Your New Golf Cart Battery Meter Step One – Where to Mount your Meter?įirst let’s determine where you intend to mount the golf cart battery meter? Step Two – Get started 3′ of wire 14-18 Gauge (or longer depending on where you intend to install the battery meter).Dremel or similar tool to cut slot for meter (holesaw and drill if you have a round meter).You will need a few tools and some supplies for this little job installing your golf cart battery gauge.
So with that being said, watch out for anything long or hanging when using high speed rotary tools, drills, dremels, etc… pull back hair, baggy shirts, tie, sunglasses on strap, etc… and wear safety glasses to avoid eye injuries from flying debris. Let’s first talk safety, nothing serious here but if you do decide to install on the dash of your golf cart, power tools will make the job a lot easier.
Step Five – Connect the signal terminal to ignition.Step by Step – How to Install Your New Golf Cart Battery Meter.