Lost dash lights, temp gauge and tac gauge function

[Lloyd_E]

Went to get our tree. Parked tractor and hooked up the tree for the return trip back across the pasture. Hopped in the cab and no dash lights, temp guage or tach guage.

Where to start.... is this an easy fix?

 

[murphy1244]

Did it start? Wiggle the ignition key a bit.

 

[Lloyd_E]

Starts up. Glo light works. Front/rear cab lights work plus extra ones I installed, turn signals/4 ways work... problem solved... 20 amp fuse. Thank you for the reply. It was a bumpy ride through the woods... now to figure out why. Kinda worried... New England looks like it is getting a major storm this coming weekend... we will probably get whatever is left as it passes our way. Bloody cold here now -14.7 / wind-chill -16.1 Celsius. 6.6 F! Tractor started no problem... 5 year old battery too!

 

[murphy1244]

I would be really thinking about replacing that Battery, stay warm.

 

[Lloyd_E]

-16.1 celsius... -19.2 celsius windchill. WOW! Hasn't been this cold for a while...

 

[murphy1244]

Its 10% here

 

[ON84]

I think we had the same symptoms. In our case it was a couple of loose wires on the headlight switch, and a simple solder fix.

Related:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kioti-owning-operating/105069-dk-55-headlight-fuse.html

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...039-flasher-turn-signals-intermittent-ck.html

 

[DK35vince]

I would be really thinking about replacing that Battery, stay warm.

Why?
Kind of a waste to change out a battery that is working fine.
My original battery lasted 11 years.

 

[Midniteoyl]

Starts up. Glo light works. Front/rear cab lights work plus extra ones I installed, turn signals/4 ways work... problem solved... 20 amp fuse. Thank you for the reply. It was a bumpy ride through the woods... now to figure out why. Kinda worried... New England looks like it is getting a major storm this coming weekend... we will probably get whatever is left as it passes our way. Bloody cold here now -14.7 / wind-chill -16.1 Celsius. 6.6 F! Tractor started no problem... 5 year old battery too!

Was gonna say fuse or ground, but you found it..

6.6f? Pffft.. We were at -5f with a -20f windchill yesterday

 

[GMIslander]

-16.1 celsius... -19.2 celsius windchill. WOW! Hasn't been this cold for a while...

I agree Lloyd, this is more like January, February weather.
Good luck on Sunday, looking for a foot of snow, wind only to 40 knots though.

 

[murphy1244]

Why?
Kind of a waste to change out a battery that is working fine.
My original battery lasted 11 years.

I'm a Murphy, the farther away from the Barn the more chance I have to Break down. I change my Battery's at 7 years myself.

 

[GMIslander]

I'm a Murphy

Are you the one responsable for "Murphy's Law"?

 

[Lloyd_E]

Are you the one responsable for "Murphy's Law"?

LMAO... good one GM... Murphy be honest, tell the truth... are ya?

 

[Lloyd_E]

Diesel(with conditioner) is topped up, oiled and greased everything. Extra shear bolts and tools in cab. Generator is topped up and checked/started etc. We have lots of wood, food, coffee etc. The local grocery stores are going to be crazy tomorrow.

 

[rider7767]

Glad you got it fixed. You guys make me love Tennessee's weather. Rain and 48 for today. It was sunny and 50 yesterday. I got the tractor out and cut up some wood for next year. Good luck and stay warm.

 

[MotorSeven]

Glad you got it fixed. You guys make me love Tennessee's weather. Rain and 48 for today. It was sunny and 50 yesterday. I got the tractor out and cut up some wood for next year. Good luck and stay warm.

I swear this rain gets under my skin. I'd rather have it freeze up so I can get things done without slogging through the mire.:irked:

 

[kiotiken]

6.6f? Pffft.. We were at -5f with a -20f windchill yesterday

-5F? Pffft.. We were at -22F without the windchill. At that temp, I don't bother checking the windchill, it really doesn't matter anymore!

 

[Midniteoyl]

-5F? Pffft.. We were at -22F without the windchill. At that temp, I don't bother checking the windchill, it really doesn't matter anymore!

Pffft... we're at +40f now