How to Charge Dead Golf Cart Batteries - Reviving Dead 6v & 8v Golf Cart Batteries FAQ

One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is, "how do I charge my golf cart batteries when they're so low my golf cart charger won't turn on?"

Luckily, Barry at DIY Golf Cart is going to show us how to charge low voltage golf cart batteries using a standard 12 volt automotive battery charger.

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[bojangles]

This battery reconditioning program exceeded my presumptions. It worked on any drill battery, several AA and AAA batteries batery.repair and any camera battery. The steps are simple and the act itself is exciting to do. No matter what type of battery you`ve got, it is sure to function again!

[mitchp]

Thank you for the clear instructions.
We returned from the beach 2 months ago and I left my golf cart inside the toy hauler. I found the batteries completely dead and my charger would not start, which is why I came to your video.

Going now to use my 12 V charger following your instruction. Thank you so much.

[horacesawyer]

Great production! I mean the way you put this video together. Really impressive with the illustration outlines inserted. I don't need to look further. Outstanding!

[johnlloyd]

Thank you. Exactly what I needed. Six 8-volts for thirty minutes each. Now I understand why my sensing circuit on the charger wouldn’t allow the charge.

[taylorwild]

Thank you so much! My golf cart was beyond dead and you helped us to revive it! Amazing video, super helpful.

[larbueno]

I will have to try this soon, as we have had 6 years of service with our golf cart here in the Phoenix area using the same set of batteries. Nobody believes we've gotten six seasons out of them, but somehow we have. If our batteries stop working when the heat comes back on in May/June, I will try your method for sure. My only complaint about the video has nothing to do with the information given, just the overly loud background music that is absolutely not necessary. Other than that brilliant, well done!

[josephelkins]

This video provided the practical solution I needed to get my Bad Boy MTV charging again. Thank you!

[Reloadeez]

I brought back a bank of 8v club car batteries that I thought had zero chance of coming back from the dead doing something similar. They had been sitting for 3 years, had less than 1v per battery on the multimeter, and extremely low electrolyte levels. I added water to around the 60 percent full level and put each one individually on a 6v charger overnight, took 6 days. I then added water to around 75 percent level, and put 2 separate banks of 3 in series on a 24v smart charger with a good internal lead acid charging profile overnight. Topped off the water and did a 24v desulfation mode overnight for each bank. 48V bank read 51 volts on meter when done and each battery was within 0.10v of each other. Have been running on the bank for 2 years with no issues.

[blakehinerman]

I seriously wait for these videos. Making a “Papas Treeclimber” myself, and these videos help out so much! Thank you!

[Busfran]

Straightforward and to the point. Thanks

[mohamedelrashidy]

Useful information used to overcome my problem many thanks

[aussie-kiwi]

Shsss don't tell anyone I've been making a fortune bringing batteries back to life.

[yrosjzr]

So there is no need to disconnect the other batteries while you charge the 2?

[beyondtheapexracing]

After I charged my batteries, days later I noticed the batteries still make a gurgling noise after not being on charge for days, is that normal or is there something wrong with the batteries?

[jennifercarraway]

What charger did you use in the video?

[Brettstv]

Worked beautifully. Thank you so much!!!

[noahriding]

When you revive old batteries in a battery bank such as with a desulfator, how much time does that typically buy you before you have to do it again? Thanks.

[philheuery]

THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!!! THANK YOU!!!!
You saved us a TON of money!

[garytube]

Can I have head lights, turn signals and horn with weak or dead batteries

[SHRIMP]

I just acquired a 2001 ezgo. It’s has been in water. Batteries are old. What would be the 1st thing you would do or check