Golf Cart Speed Control Alltrax DCX

[@mediocrefloridaman]

The relationship you and your daughter have is admirable. My daughter just turned 2 as well. God bless you and your family!

[@breeze787]

Thanks for putting this up! My golf cart just needed fresh batteries which was replaced slowly over a period of 2 years. It was nice to see you tear into the speed controller to see what we can expect.

[@jasonstarr6419]

wish i'd have seen this about six weeks ago.. paying a guy to rewire my golfcart.. bought at auction.. needed new batteries (48V system), key assembly, charger.. but at least the motor works! thanks. enjoyed watching.

[@brianflanagan2052]

You posted a video about when you got your ez- go and it didn't work but you made that video and I seen it today and it was very helpful...thanks a lot for your help!

[@retroguitarmaster]

Great job, i love watching stuff being taken apart meticulously to find the problem and not just guessing by replacing everything

[@briansmobile1]

+Samuel Gonzalez You should check out today's video- it's spot on that! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpbTiqGdf5tplbs

[@jakesnake_27]

Those jumper 'chips' you see online are actually for the stock EZGO controllers. You program the Alltrax with a serial to USB cable and you can download the software to your laptop.

[@portlandlocalchurch8168]

Thank you Brian for sharing this video golf carts seems like it's working great now and your little daughter is super cute as you already know of course

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

That video was so much fun! You've got to be kidding me. We both produced a a video the same week with our babies in it. lol If my new mini SD card hadn't kept corrupting files, my final shot would have been in the sun instead of inside holding a baby. We have cute kids.

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

Honestly though, you help me realize very quickly that working on cars all the time, really lends ideas and success into totally different, unexpected areas. :)

[@ventureelect]

Before I was called in a guy burned up two controllers trying to get the cart to go by jumping it direct. When he bought a third controller I finally figured out that the reason the cart was not working was because the magnetic reed switch was defective where you plug in the charger.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Awesome cart, looks like a 4wd with them big tires. Adorable little girl so cute . 👍

[@briansmobile1]

+Steve Rob Thanks Steve!

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

+Steve Rob Seeing the cart used at the end made the whole video better too. :)

[@jason-ge5nr]

good introduction to the chevy volt/prius line of golf carts

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

+Albion Laster Bwhahaha. Good one!

[@parales03]

Nice!!! You should unplug the reverse beeping sound. It’s real simple.

[@williamrush8370]

HAY DUDE YOU JUST DID AN EXELANTA JOB ON THIS VIDEO! KEEP IT UP PLEASE AND WHATEVER YOU, DO, DON'T PLAY GULF WITH THATTHING, USE IT AS AN HAUL TRUCK AS GOD DESIGNED IT TO BE USED. THANKS FOR YOUR VERY GOOD INSIGHTS ON THE ELECTRONICS. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

[@helidodge]

Your daughter is stinkin' cute! Cherish and enjoy her (as I'm sure you will), kids grow up way to fast.

[@ronlong1634]

got news for you there are guys out there who rebuild and upgrade the controllers. I have used them several times and have had no problems. When I saw you cut into that case I thought I was going to loose my lunch. I saw hundred dollar bills flying by me out the window. Next time research and ask questions before you start cutting. you might keep a couple hundred to spend on that little girl

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

So cute. my my helper just started Kindergarten. Aloha and take care

[@samjohnson466]

Thanks Brian, awesome video. I'm thinking custom paint job now. Nice having little Betty Lou Who included.

[@happynow01]

Love that mechanic you got lol she’s just like mine, a helper! Thanks for vid

[@PilotPlater]

completely unrelated, but the title reminded me of one time at a go-cart track with my dad. I thought I was doing pretty good following racing lines and crap (in a car only doing ~40km/h because they speed limit them hardcore). We come up to a straightaway and my cart is floored of course but all of a sudden my dad whizzes by me doing at least 20km/h more than me, I'm like wtf how is that possible? I guess the throttle cable runs right along the edge of the seat, so he just reached in there and pulled it up to open the throttle more than they want you to. Nowadays that gocart track has upgraded to newer carts with pushrods instead of cables, and there's metal panels surrounding the seat.

[@briansmobile1]

+Andy Plater I like your dad.

[@flyinsushi8144]

Andy Plater your dad sounds like mine lol

[@Cutlerylover4life1]

is there a video about how to soop-up a golf cart coming in the future, id like to see that!!

[@billstringer2011]

Great video I've got the same problem if I stomp the accelerator it takes off it's been in the shop for three weeks now, told them to use it until it quits, they called this week wanting to bring it home told him no way until it quits, it stopped whenever they where loading it to go to the shop it's a really nice cart so I guess I'll spend the money on it for a controller, by the way love your helper.

[@Guessandwin3d]

Just bought my controller, if I have any questions installing are you around to answer them via comment section? Thanks btw for the video!!! I currently have a 36V and it just doesn't have enough power to make the family up hills. Plan to just throw a new controller on there so wish me good luck ;)

[@kjarby69]

I really liked your video!👍🏻 Great dad as well as a great mechanic. This year...last week, I decided to buy a used golf for the purpose of yard work in my back 1/2 acre yard. I’m educating myself on how to troubleshoot and fix one. I’m about to look at an EzGo electric cart advertised $450 (good batteries , tires) won’t start. The seller claims it’s the solenoid ($20) and can demonstrate the proof by testing the motor (to prove the motor is good)🧐 I’m pretty handy with my multi meter and the old cars and not to mention a single older female.🤓 My first thought is...if it’s only a “$20 solenoid”... then why not replace it (seller) and sell the cart for possibly $1000? So I question... Is he not certain of the parts needed?? Is he not giving hidden information?? Anyway.... I stumbled across your video and thought it was helpful! When I do get the opportunity to see the cart, I’ll bring my multimeter and verify the voltage on the batteries and to the solenoid and controller. If I can get him to apply a DC voltage directly to the motor (cart lifted) to validate a working motor, I’ll be satisfied it’s not the motor. Who knows?... Possible reed switch, acc switch, on-off switch... bad wire connection , bad controller...? Or, maybe he tinkered with it and jacked it up!🥺

[@TrueBlueEG8]

Aw what a little cutie pie, she is awesome. Great apprentice for ya in a couple of years :)

[@Nordic_Mechanic]

i could have fixed it, sounded like the high voltage side blew up but the low side was mostly alright as it was making noise from the input

[@briansmobile1]

+Veikra If I had a better parts source- I would have. I was pretty anxious for whatever fix I could get fast.

[@michaelherbert8213]

That thing looks fun.

[@ReclusiveMountainMan]

That is cool! Glad you got it up and running. Adorable child! LOL

[@logmegadeth72]

I have the same multimeter it's great. Especially for the price.

[@keithveitch4703]

Great video!!! Thanks for your help and time!

[@benmeyer2916]

She's like "Daddy who the hell are you talkin to?" 😄

[@ericofthenungle]

So it has been 6 years, is the part still working well?

[@winstonperron5955]

For repetitive problems , take old debri out and seal it to be waterproff ....

[@robertcoulthard7461]

Nice find and great video. Thank you

[@omarparra8070]

Hi...i have a motor of 36V with three cables in the back(withe, green and red) you know where its connect???..i have this controller that you install... thanks for you answer...and sorry for my english!!! 😂😂

[@38911bytefree]

those washers on the mosfets ... this controller has been repaired before. Cute girl you have there !!!.

[@murdockhampe250]

Nice man, thanks for sharing!

[@jetjazz05]

Had that multimeter, kept it in my wife's car when there were electrical issues... I was out of town and she got new tires/balance, the multimeter was in her trunk. The shop TOOK the multimeter. Worked good for the two months I owned it, but now I just keep my Fluke under lock and key. Obviously can't trust a single soul to leave my shit in my trunk.

[@briansmobile1]

+Jesse Crandle I hate that feeling! Sorry man.

[@AHdr-zq6nn]

awesome vid man!!

[@johne.davidson3844]

thanx for the video Go Big Red

[@mib20000]

hey Mr Brian . I'm requesting a video on the "BIG 3 or Big 4 wiring upgrade" . There is a ton on youtube but they dont cover all of the stuff like best brand of wire to use and the best way to put the ring terminals together. I'm sure you doing a video on it would be 100% better than others I have found . reason is I have a 2003 silverado and the battery seems to have a parasitic draw because the voltage goes down to 11.5 ish votlz .. when running it's 14.2 ish . I use a battery maintainer to keep the battery topped . I put it on every month. So I figured I do a big 3 or 4 upgrade and add a better alternator . hopefully its just got bad grounds

[@briansmobile1]

+Ed Yager I'd be happy to do a video, but that parasitic draw (if you've got an aftermarket system) is probably a blue antenna wire roaming free behind the dash or an improperly wired amp or head unit. All the low gauge wire in the stereo shop won't correct that, but a low cost re check sure could clean it up quick and cheap.

[@mib20000]

I do have an after market Pioneer deck installed. I used a Factory direct connect wire harness. All the wires are connected to that harness and I twisted the wires together and soldered them together and used shrink tube to make it a professional job . The only thing I didnt do was extend the factory ground wire to a metal ground near the deck as I used the ground off the wire harness. I will add another ground there soon. But this situation has been like this for a few years now . I had the GM instrument cluster fixed cause that freaked out on me. I read that might cause it . I'm going to do the parasitic draw test on it from ETCG video. Then I will know if its the stereo doing it . I also have NO AMP installed . just a new deck . I just wanted to play MP3 files . I bought the truck in 2005 . had 32000 miles on it . has 65000 on it now , And no I dont drive much . Thanks for the information . Your videos are awesome . wish you lived near me . I could use a honest great mechanic .

[@briansmobile1]

Thanks Ed! A battery can be the culprit too. I've seen that on those side post batteries in the Escalades.

[@normanmiles3595]

Where does the aluminum plate carts Unlimited set the universal kit? U54

[@westmcneal581]

hey i have a question when you pressed the gas pedal where you getting the solenoid to click?

[@JillyN]

*Thanks*

[@barneycarparts]

Controllers can be way to complex to repair for the time and effort you put in. Ive had 2 fail and paid $230 for replacement. I cracked the case on my first one and it looked the same as your dead one. I figured it would take me at least 5 hrs to pull apart and test and order parts. I just don't want to invest the time and frustration. I wish I could find a repair company I have been looking can't find one. Anybody know one for Kinetek controllers? Its for a genie gs-1930 scissor lift.

[@doughboy1966]

Are those agm gell 12 volt batteries?

[@danielbernier9115]

just watched the video . that cart should really have 6, 6v batteries . that could cause problems by its self .

[@briansmobile1]

+Daniel Bernier That's right. It came with 6 12v batteries though. The power out of the hole is great, but the range is limited.

[@michaelbanasiak3015]

nice job.

[@diehardfan173]

Can’t see what you’re touching during your explanation. You got to fix your problem which is great but what about us!

[@kevincase6202]

Does n,t help having 3 12 volt battery's instead of the 6 6volt that it is designed to run on its the ampere hour rating That is ALSO VERY IMPORTANT

[@The_Brew_Dog]

I’ve run my carts on 3 12’s many times. Works fine, doesn’t last as long as 6V but it’s fine.

[@jimkirk41]

any idea if alltrax controllera can replace the ones on a bad boy buggy ezgo go controller

[@jefftreseder4358]

Easy to remember, in REVERSE it makes that tone, FWD, no tone.

[@rodneyhendrickson5094]

Hello Where can you still buy This controller at Heve a clue I need me one Thanks bud

[@briansmobile1]

alltraxinc.com/dcx-products/

[@dji1724]

A golf cart isn't designed to go up steep hills .

[@dji1724]

But good anylsis

[@wlobee]

Year, model, of cart, is process same for all ezgo carts

[@jefftorris2095]

Don't let the smoke out

[@kevincase6202]

Those three battery's are going to roll around like marbles in a tin can, we do not need the right battery or hold downs

[@diehardfan173]

Lol you laughed like a small boy when it moved!

[@joelstarrett6306]

You could have had your controller rebuilt for 90 dollars if you wouldn't have cut it up

[@barneycarparts]

where do you get them repaired?

[@dillanburkett1897]

Alltrax controllers are not serviceable. The circuit boards are resin filled to be waterproof and as a fact are not rebuildable. The factory Curtis controller is in fact rebuildable.

[@briansmobile1]

Good to know- thanks Dillan!

[@dillanburkett1897]

@@briansmobile1 but I'll say this that DCX is able to handle 48 volts so if you want a little speed upgrade all you'll need is a heavy duty 48 volts solenoid and a 48 volts charger

[@jeffadams9292]

Hey little tid bit. If you can’t suck up solder put alittle silver solder on it and then try again. You should be able to suck it all up after doing so. Cute daughter and helpful video thank you. Hope the tid bit works for you like it does me.

[@briansmobile1]

Thanks! I've been learning a lot about soldering the last several years from comments like yours!

[@bobproxmire3637]

Coincidentally, my modem started smoking while i was watching this video :D Kek

[@jerryking3733]

How do the 3 12V batteries work?

[@dillanburkett1897]

Jerry King it does but as a golf cart mechanic myself I highly discourage you do that. With 6 volt batteries it provides a longer running time for the cart and produces more power

[@mattkoser]

What a Sweetheart!

[@josephbailey1995]

Kids cute, but get to fixing the damn cart!

[@davidwiniger3799]

Edit much? All of a sudden you are disconnecting wires?

[@SPUDHOME]

Like to hear troubleshooting and repair. Don’t want to hear babysitting.😤

[@jasondunbar3667]

You shouldn't have any trouble remembering which was reverse when you have that god-awful beeping at you! Lol

[@ZulkSOD]

Brian I hope you realize you litterally doxed yourself with this video. I would edit the part out where you show the invoice. It was pretty unnecessary anyways

[@rtzapper]

HaHa yeah batteries are for flashlights

[@lynnstride2071]

B

[@bluebirdvision]

thats why i own a gas golf cart.

[@briansmobile1]

+bluebirdvision Both types have their trade offs. Range, fumes, noise level, cost per mile, cost per year, ease of use, etc.

[@bluebirdvision]

+briansmobile1 how much do you pay for batteries?

[@helidodge]

+briansmobile1 Between the two types-- gas vs battery, you could charge them w solar panels or a wind turbine and have "free" power for your cart. as an added benefit your batteries can also be used for back-up power (with an inverter) if you have an electric utility black-out. Good choice on the battery powered cart

[@danielbernier9115]

same here ... I worked for a club car / ez go dealer distributor for many years as a tech . my opinion gas is still the way to go . cost of repairs longevity upkeep etc. but to each his own :)

[@briansmobile1]

+Daniel Bernier Thanks for your input as an expert. I've never had one before. This has been a lot of fun and it's certainly a learning experience for me. I think the golf courses use the electric for the governor and the ease of use. Gas certainly has the advantage on range and being in my area of expertise.

[@kevincase6202]

And continuing to run with them shitty 12 volts you will be short lived on that rebuilt controller shouldn't take apart the core is worth $250.00 + core value to your next controller the way its set up theses will be fuse from now on

[@suiltasnana3263]

Too much talking mana

[@andrewjake0]

3 minutes in and I had enough. next time put the kid away.

[@georgekershner6626]

Really man nice kid but come on man

[@klogjo]

don't have time for this

[@davidesparza8149]

You seemed to be knowledgeable.......however I could not pay close attention because my common sense kicked in and I was trying to keep your child from chocking herself with the exposed 36 volt at the controller. I would say that you were on the verge of child endangerment. No I did not watch the entire video and no I did not subscribe .

[@mattkoser]

What a Sweetheart!

[@mattkoser]

What a Sweetheart!