Powakaddy FX3 cutting out

Muzza Broon · 24-04-2026 09:20PM #1

good evening, I have an FX3 trolley (3 years old ) it keeps cutting out with no lights showing, after removing and refitting the battery the light on the battery comes on when the button is pressed. it will travel 100 yards before cutting out again. Battery showing fully charged when working. I’ve previously cleaned and used wd40 on all connections. No sure what to check next. The battery charger appears to be okay

blackbox · 24-04-2026 09:23PM

Could it be the switch on the battery. Try switching it firmly in both directions several times to clean the contacts.

Muzza Broon · 24-04-2026 09:50PM

thanks, its possible, I completed 13 holes before it started cutting out. I previously removed all panels underneath, cleaned and lubricated but never done anything with the battery apart from charging

Muzza Broon · 26-04-2026 01:29PM

I checked the battery voltage after the charger went to green and it’s only 8 volts, looks like a replacement is required

whizbang · 26-04-2026 10:43PM

Always try a replacement charger first…

billy3sheets · 27-04-2026 08:23AM

Garages usually have a tester to determine if battery or alternator needs replacing. Might work on your battery?

Mushy · 27-04-2026 04:27PM

I've an issue with my trolley (motocaddy s5), that it eont really move when on grass, anyone come across that? Messed around with it last week, it works fine on solid ground, but its like theres no force when its on grass

billy3sheets · 27-04-2026 04:51PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124426004#Comment_124426004

I've an S5 too. Sometimes I remove the wheels if I am transporting my son or a buddy. I've found that I don't properly replace the wheels occasionally. Trolley moves but can slip. Check your wheels are fully pushed on.

Mushy · 27-04-2026 05:16PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124426063#Comment_124426063

Cheers, yeah have definitely taken them off and put back on but something does still look "off"

RoadRunner · 28-04-2026 11:39AM

There's a clutch I believe on the wheels. I lost drive on one of my wheels a few times a few years (a different manufacturer trolly though) but hasn't happened since, so I just haven't bothered doing anything. Possibly what happening here, drive clutches needs replacement?

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124426004#Comment_124426004

Mushy · 28-04-2026 02:13PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124427488#Comment_124427488

Will give that a look cheers, haven't been able to get to a trolley repair place so might need to look myself again

Powakaddy FX3 cutting out

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