smartc
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Looking for some pointers if anyone can help... I've got a 2320 tractor that won't start. It had overheated earlier in the day when the grille plugged up and I shut it down to let it cool off. Everything was fine the next time I started it, but after I shut it off a few minutes later it refused to start again. Initially the glow plug light came on and all looked good, but when I turned the key I heard a loud click and then nothing. After that I lost all electrical power to boot.
Here's what I've checked / tried so far:
I'd hoped the new battery was the key, but no change. If I completely disconnect the electrical, I can get electrical power back and the glow plug will come back on. (Sometimes, but not always.) Beyond that, everything stops with that loud click when I turn the key to "Start". My guess is a bad relay but I can't even figure out how to get at them... Looks like I need to take the lower cowling off the instrument panel but I stopped when I couldn't get the upper cowling off for fear of damaging something.
Only other thing to add is that the tractor is parked on a slight incline, whereas it was on flat ground when I last got it started. Not sure if there might be a fluid level switch somewhere I've confused??
Any ideas? The JD dealership up the highway opens tomorrow so I'll give them a call but am still hoping this might be something I can resolve today.
Cheers and thanks!
Corey
Here's what I've checked / tried so far:
- Replaced battery - might as well state that first!
- Checked all fuses (5 that I could find) - all appear to be fine
- Checked coolant level - topped up
- Checked fuel cutoff switch - it's open
I'd hoped the new battery was the key, but no change. If I completely disconnect the electrical, I can get electrical power back and the glow plug will come back on. (Sometimes, but not always.) Beyond that, everything stops with that loud click when I turn the key to "Start". My guess is a bad relay but I can't even figure out how to get at them... Looks like I need to take the lower cowling off the instrument panel but I stopped when I couldn't get the upper cowling off for fear of damaging something.
Only other thing to add is that the tractor is parked on a slight incline, whereas it was on flat ground when I last got it started. Not sure if there might be a fluid level switch somewhere I've confused??
Any ideas? The JD dealership up the highway opens tomorrow so I'll give them a call but am still hoping this might be something I can resolve today.
Cheers and thanks!
Corey