A lot of people might think that it is hard to lock a
golf cart and well, it can be. I mean golf carts are
wide open and very susceptible to vandalism and
theft, but there are a few things you can do to pre-
vent such things happening to your cart. First and
foremost you’ll want to change the ignition switch to
a unique key switch. This is the most common (and
cheapest) way to lock your cart. If you don’t change
your ignition switch, any other individual with the
same model cart and access to a set of keys can just
jump in, start your cart, and be off in seconds.
Other ways to lock your cart may be to install a
keypad lock, these electronic pads wire into the
electrical system and are effective in disabling the
cart when parked. Without the proper key code se-
quence, the cart will not be able to move even with
the normal key in place.
You can also install a manual disconnect switch.
This switch can handle high currents and typically
disconnects your main power flow from the battery
bank. They are usually installed in hard to find plac-
es and even come available with the capability to
install a padlock as well.
One no brainer way to lock your golf cart would be
to install a security system like an alarm that works
remotely to disable your cart with a key fob. These
security systems wire into your control circuit of the
ignition system. And without the key fob would dis-
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