How to install voltage gauge on Club Car Precedent

Quick overview of my installation of my battery meter/voltage gauge on my 2013 Club car precedent

[@michaelfalsetta3025]

OMG, I wasted 3 hours wiring to the wrong places and then trying to go straight to the batteries. Ha! Everything failed. Then I came across your video and, truth be known, all I needed was the 30 seconds about wiring to the switched side of the key and 'bingo', done in less than a minute! Thank you!

[@HapPap81]

Man, thank you, thank you, thank you! This is the only video that I’ve been able to find that breaks it down for me. I have a digital meter that I was told had to be wired to the batteries. This helps a lot!

[@gregbarnett9272]

This is exactly where I was heading for a near identical install on my '98 DS. I was looking for confirmation of the general process before I broke out the tools. Nicely done, concise video. Thank you!

[@constantine6313]

if your battery percentage always show 100% do this. Select the number of batteries. In the case of Lead Acid they assume you have 12 volt batteries wired in series. In my golf cart I have six 8-volt batteries for a total of 48 volts. When I first programmed it I entered "6" batteries and as a result it read the voltage correctly but the capacity indicated 0%. I later realized they are assuming 12 volt batteries. So 48 volts divided by 12 volts resulted in 4. I entered 4 batteries and it worked. Enter your equivalent number of 12 volt batteries and then long-press the function key. (Note the lithium battery settings assume your batteries are 3.7 V or 3.2V. Your math will be a little different.)

[@johnweeks7855]

Just what I needed😃. And the note on the alligator clips answered my only question.

[@KreizK]

Thanks, just got a cart and this was one of the first upgrades I was wanting to add. Great video!

[@Candoit2]

Thank you! You idea of wiring direct to the switch key is a lot simpler way to install the gage!! Thanks again. Great video 😊😊

[@godzilla2371]

Finally I've been searching for this. I bought same one and was like where the heck lol Now to figure out how to wire things 😳

[@johnpaton8047]

Yep, just bought the same one. Awesome to find this on the toobs.

[@Candoit2]

Repairs and reviews: Excellent video! Thanks for sharing your time and knowledge to post this video. Do you know if the Club Car ds model has the same set up for wiring to the key switch?

[@intheshedwithred5067]

Best video on this topic

[@todd197349]

Good Information I bought the same brand took me 10minutes!! Thanks Todd.

[@NiceGuyProductions]

Thank you for your video! We got the same exact one and just put it in, seems like the percentage doesn't move but voltage works so I'm good with that. Thanks again!

[@Powertool1990]

My percentage stayed at 100% but voltage changed, turns out I had it set on the wrong voltage setting. Now the percentage works fine.

[@Carguy0882]

Thanks for this...saved me alot of time

[@YukonHawk1]

Congrats on your new baby boy😁😁😁

[@Powertool1990]

Thank you!

[@robbietomberlin2265]

That's a great idea. I do have a question... I purchased the DROK battery capacity monitor. It instructs you to set you high a low voltage range. Im not sure what would be considered "low" for a 48 volt cart? 48, 40, 38??? Suggestions?

[@idswh1]

I'm having the same issue. I found this, but am still messing with the wiring on my volt gauge. www.buggiesgonewild.com/showthread.php?t=112256

[@davidbranch5355]

Very helpful video! Thank you for taking time to post it. I have a voltage meter with usb port for cell phone charging. Do you think hooking this device in the same manner will be okay?

[@user-gh8sl7iu3y]

Gauge on our ‘14 Club Car Precedent doesn’t show any charge whether cart is charged or not. although the cart runs after being charged. Think we just need a new gauge or any suggestion on fixing the existing gauge?

[@usasupra23]

Can’t you wire it into the yellow battery light thing I the left of it? I have the same gauge and the one button don’t do anything at all.

[@sniperjuan]

Exact question I was thinking of.

[@luigipizzuto4944]

Thanks for the helpful video. I have the same meter installed, unfortunately mine did not come with instructions. So I am stuck with 100% at all voltages. I would really appreciate if you could share the procedure to correct that. Thanks and great job!

[@constantine6313]

did you figure it out? I'm having the same issue

[@constantine6313]

Select the number of batteries. In the case of Lead Acid they assume you have 12 volt batteries wired in series. In my golf cart I have six 8-volt batteries for a total of 48 volts. When I first programmed it I entered "6" batteries and as a result it read the voltage correctly but the capacity indicated 0%. I later realized they are assuming 12 volt batteries. So 48 volts divided by 12 volts resulted in 4. I entered 4 batteries and it worked. Enter your equivalent number of 12 volt batteries and then long-press the function key. (Note the lithium battery settings assume your batteries are 3.7 V or 3.2V. Your math will be a little different.)

[@andrewgarcia2798]

Turn key off hold settings button and turn key on then it will go into settings

[@andrewgarcia2798]

Does your battery gauge fluctuate when you drive

[@dentfelix3624]

Great video. If a cart does not have lights or other accessory switch, should there still be a way to plug into 48V by the switch?

[@delschier1419]

I did it exactly the same as I didn't want to run all the way to the batteries, and I wanted it to go off with the key. Problem is it only reads the correct battery voltage when you first turn on the key, after that it reads low as checked against a Fluke VOM across the batteries. It appears that wiring isn't good enough! I think I will use a relay to turn it on and off via the switch and sense voltage at the battery. A low value fuse at the battery connection is necessary to avoid a fire.

[@geobeau7004]

So what is the make nof the meter ? How well does it perform ?

[@egor909]

What size is the cutout, mine didn't come with instructions.

[@goingblind1730]

Question...couldn't you replace the battery indicator light that comes with cart with the new one??? Just make hole bigger???

[@sniperjuan]

I have the same question

[@marklazarus2584]

We’re you able to find a part number. I like the meter you used and would like to find one.

[@jodyrandle]

This looks like it is the one in the video: usa.banggood.com/12V24V36V48V-8-70V-LCD-Acid-Lead-Lithium-Battery-Capacity-Indicator-Digital-Voltmeter-p-1209820.html?cur_warehouse=USA

[@thedbcooperforum]

no reducer on the cart...why is 48 volts there?

[@andrewgarcia2798]

Does yours fluctuate when you drive? Your battery level?

[@Slotingforjackpots]

Did you just splice the wires in?

[@gamzap]

Is there something to attach to if you don't have lights? Thanks

[@timcartwright1775]

I have the same meter but cant seem to get the right wire to hook it up to can u help

[@howardgould4964]

HELP>>>> Can you tell me how to program the volt meter for me Club Car I bought the same one you have.

[@timmygun1]

Watched the video. Great video. I did subscribe. Question. Someone replaced the battery light with a digital volt gauge similar to yours. They used the existing wires. And it works. Is this ok????

[@Powertool1990]

It should be fine and operate normally as long as a good power and ground is present where the factory battery light was at.

[@constantine6313]

Thanks for the video. I just installed it just like yours. Same golf cart as well. It always shows 100% and cannot seem to get into the settings. it shows 38V, not 49. what can I do to display the correct battery percent instead of 100% all the time? thanks

[@andrewgarcia2798]

Turn key off hold setting button turn key on then it will go into settings

[@RDMash]

I'm just curious since you said you tied it into the light switch negative, what happens when you turn the lights on? Does it stay at 48-49V?

[@Powertool1990]

Yes, they only share the ground and doesn't effect light or gauge output

[@RDMash]

@@Powertool1990 Thanks very much!!

[@martinsmith3495]

Hello, When turning the key to the off position, does this reset your programing on your meter?

[@Powertool1990]

No, it stays set.

[@jeremiahmayville9332]

How did you tie those wires in? Just wondering how u did it.

[@Powertool1990]

I believe I got 2 small alligator clips and clamped them in the same place as my multimeter in the video. since they share the terminal it's the simplest way since it's just a gauge. You could get new terminal ends and splice the gauge wires and factory harness together to make it more permanent but I didn't want to hack the factory harness up and I had the clamps already so I used what I had

[@bobhughes2203]

no goo6

[@bobbychapman9710]

Do I need to disconnect the battery pack before connecting the voltage meter to the key switch since there are 48-50 volts running through the cart wiring, even in tow mode? Is it safe to leave the batteries connected and just switch to tow mode before wiring the meter?

[@Powertool1990]

I did everything with the batteries hooked up, just don't touch the wires together. I basically just alligator clipped them to the terminals so I didn't actually cut any wires. If you plan on hard wiring them I'd probably disconnect the main cables from cart to batteries

[@bobbychapman9710]

@@Powertool1990 Thanks for the reply. If I disconnect the main cables from the battery pack, does it matter whether I disconnect the negative end or positive end? I've heard there can be arcing/sparking when reconnecting the positive side. So can I just disconnect the negative side to avoid sparking when I reconnect after the install?

[@Powertool1990]

@@bobbychapman9710 always remove your negative cable first and then reinstall it last. It avoids sparks or potentially grounding your positive side while removing.

[@bobbychapman9710]

@@Powertool1990 Thanks again. Can I only remove the negative cable, thereby breaking the circuit and cutting off power? Or will I still have current in the system while I'm hard wiring the voltage meter?

[@Powertool1990]

@@bobbychapman9710 the negative should be enough by itself but double check where you're wiring with a meter to be sure the current is dead

[@raven8432]

I have the same one but the percentage always stays at 100% I even put it on P06 but it will always stay at 100% any help would be greats. Thanks.

[@Powertool1990]

Mine did the same thing until I switched settings to match the voltage (48v) I forgot what setting I used but it depends your setup.

[@raven8432]

@@Powertool1990 :/ guess I’ll be stuck with it at 100% lol 😂 I have even gone up 1 every time but it never drops :/

[@jsparlin1]

pretty cheap of mfg not to include meter as they are really important . have two clubcars ...nada

[@nizzy1057]

TF!

[@Jimmmer]

Meter reads 100% non stop.I have the same one lol garbage.

[@burpdish]

Thank You!! I figured there was an easier way but wasn't sure. now I can say I learned something today.