JD 318 Electrical Issue

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Y2KF250PSD

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This is a 1989 model with 1250 hours.

A year or so ago, the battery warning light began staying on and the battery wouldn't charge. I installed a new voltage regulator/rectifier and it fixed the problem.

Yesterday, it suddenly shut down when running. I was able to get it restarted but now the battery light is again. Additionally, it runs as long as its in neutral but when you attempt to move the hydro-stat handle and the neutral safety switch releases, the engine dies.

I ordered another rectifier but the neutral switch has me concerned there may be another problem. Or is that another symptom of a bad rectifier?

Thanks
 
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How old is your battery, are you sure it is good?
Ken
 
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Just put the battery in last year when i replaced the last voltage rectifier, it's been working fine. I'm hoping the new rectifier will solve both problems, will advise
 
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I don't have the answer, but I have a PDF of the Deere Tech manual you're welcome to that I bet does. Shoot me your email
Joe
 
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joecdeere said:
I don't have the answer, but I have a PDF of the Deere Tech manual you're welcome to that I bet does. Shoot me your email
Joe
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Joe

My email is ***********

Thanks very much for your generous offer

Chuck,
 
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Did you check the seat switch? If its bad the engine will die when shifted out of neutral. Had to replace the one on my 87 318 a few years ago.
 
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That switch was actually bypassed when i got the machine but i did double check it. Thanks for the idea though
 
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Y2KF250PSD said:
That switch was actually bypassed when i got the machine but i did double check it. Thanks for the idea though
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I thought about bypassing mine also but at about the same time a friends dad rolled his mower over on top of himself and was glad the seat switch was working. He broke his leg but didn't get chewed up by a running mower.
 
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Well a new regulator/rectifier didn't fix it. Still have battery light on when running and engine dies when neutral switch is released.

Great
 
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It's fixed. One of the two fuses by the battery was MISSING. Not sure how it came out but that fixed the problems!
 
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