Ezgo Identification Better -

Report: E-Z-GO Golf Cart Identification 1. Objective To provide a clear, systematic method for identifying key specifications of an E-Z-GO golf cart, including:

Manufacturer Model series Year of manufacture Drive system (electric vs. gas) Voltage (for electric carts)

2. Primary Identification Methods 2.1 Manufacturer’s Serial Number & Data Plate The most reliable method is locating the serial number and manufacturer’s code . | Location | Details | |----------|---------| | Under dash on passenger side (most common for TXT models) | Plate or sticker | | Inside glove box on passenger side (older models) | Metal plate | | Under rear seat or on frame rail near rear wheel (RXV, 2Five, etc.) | Stamped or sticker | | On steering column or front frame cross-member (vintage carts) | Metal tag | 2.2 Serial Number Format by Era | Era | Format Example | Notes | |-----|----------------|-------| | 1970s–1980s | 3- or 4-digit number + letter | Hand-stamped on frame | | 1989–1993 | 6-digit number (e.g., 890123) | First two digits = year | | 1994–present | Two letters + four digits (e.g., AA1234) | Letters indicate model & year |

Key letter codes (1994+):

AA–AB → Medalist (1994–1995) AC–AZ → TXT (1996–2013) FJ–??? → RXV (2008+)

3. Model Identification by Visual & Feature Cues | Model | Years | Key Visual Features | |-------|-------|----------------------| | Marathon | 1976–1993 | Flat front cowl, rectangular headlights, metal body (later plastic cowl) | | Medalist | 1994–1995 | Curved front cowl, metal body, one-piece front bumper | | TXT | 1996–present | Curved cowl, plastic body, optional “TXT” emblem on side | | RXV | 2008–present | Aggressive front styling, swept headlights, AC electric drive (most models) | | 2Five | 2010–2020 | Low-speed vehicle (LSV), turn signals, mirrors, seatbelts – based on RXV | 4. Drive System Identification 4.1 Electric vs. Gas | Feature | Electric | Gas | |---------|----------|-----| | Fuel cap | No | Yes (under seat or front cowl) | | Exhaust | None | Yes (muffler tailpipe) | | Engine noise | Near silent | Engine sound | | Battery pack | Multiple (3–6 batteries) | Single 12V starting battery | 4.2 Electric Drive Type (critical for repair) | Drive Type | Years | Key Trait | Controller Type | |------------|-------|-----------|------------------| | Resistor coil | 1975–1989 | Speed via coil heat, large coils behind batteries | None (mechanical) | | Controller (series) | 1989–2009 | Forward/reverse lever (mechanical linkage) | Curtis 1204/1205 | | Controller (PDS – Precision Drive System) | 2000–2009 | Run/tow switch, FNR rocker on dash | Curtis 1206 | | AC Drive (RXV) | 2008+ | Motor brake, push-to-start, no FNR lever | Curtis AC controller | 5. Year Determination (Detailed) For 1994–present (two-letter + four-digit serial):

Example: GC1234 → Not possible (two letters, four numbers) Correct example: AB 5678 ezgo identification

Letters AB = Medalist, 1994 or 1995. Use manufacturer’s code date (separate field on tag).

Manufacturer’s code format:

Older (pre-1994): MFR CODE 8912 → 1989, Dec Newer (1994+): MFR CODE J2294 → Sept (J) 22, 1994 Report: E-Z-GO Golf Cart Identification 1

Letter month codes: A=Jan, B=Feb, C=Mar, D=Apr, E=May, F=Jun, G=Jul, H=Aug, J=Sep, K=Oct, L=Nov, M=Dec 6. Voltage Identification (Electric Carts) | Battery Count | Total Voltage | Common Models | |---------------|---------------|----------------| | 3 x 12V | 36V | Early TXT, Medalist (rare) | | 4 x 12V | 48V | TXT 48V (2008+), RXV | | 6 x 6V | 36V | Marathon, Medalist, TXT 36V | | 6 x 8V | 48V | RXV, 2Five | | 8 x 6V | 48V | Industrial / long-range |

Check battery post stickers or top of battery for voltage per cell (2.2V per cell → 6V = 3 cells, 8V = 4 cells, 12V = 6 cells).