Kubota L48 Dash removal

[cardiofuse]

I would like to replace the glow plug relay and controller behind the dash but have no idea how to remove the dash. Can anyone help with this? 2002 L48

 

[Chewwy]

Do you have the Workshop Manual (WSM) for your machine?

 

[scootr]

Curious about this too. I wanted to remove my MX dash but never got the steering wheel off

 

[JJT]

On my L3710 the dash is two parts. The steering wheel does not need to come off, mine has tilt, so I could drop it to its lowest position, out of the way.

It took about an hour to get it disassembled and 10 minutes to put it back together. The top of the dash rotated out of the way with no need to disconnect the tach or the ignition wires.

Take your time, it's not really a big job. Small hands would be an advantage, my size 12's were a tight fit.

 

[Carl_NH]

Check Messicks here for tips on the glow plug relay replacement Kubota #16415-65600 RELAY, GLOW PLUG

Installation Tips
Unrated (50 minutes)
After removing all the bolts and screws from the dash, don’t forget one bolt in center of housing next to fire wall and unscrew the tachometer. The dash can be moved enough to get to the parts

 

[cardiofuse]

Check Messicks here for tips on the glow plug relay replacement Kubota #16415-65600 RELAY, GLOW PLUG

Installation Tips
Unrated (50 minutes)
After removing all the bolts and screws from the dash, don’t forget one bolt in center of housing next to fire wall and unscrew the tachometer. The dash can be moved enough to get to the parts

Is the center screw you’re referring to attaching the center of the plastic dash panel; like underneath?

 

[Chewwy]

Is the center screw you’re referring to attaching the center of the plastic dash panel; like underneath?

Not sure. The quoted installation tip is pretty generic and may not be for your machine since the glow plug relay for your machine is used in over 60 different machines.

Try looking up the dash panel in the online parts diagram for your machine or refer to the WSM for your machine. You could also try talking to techs at your Kubota dealer?

None of the posts, including mine, are by someone with your machine.

 

[Carl_NH]

Chewwy - This is the instruction for the L48 relay replacement.

Here is the link to Messicks for the dash panel Kubota L48 Parts Diagrams

Here is another view of the relay location. Kubota L48 Parts Diagrams

 

[cardiofuse]

Chewwy - This is the instruction for the L48 relay replacement.

Here is the link to Messicks for the dash panel Kubota L48 Parts Diagrams

Here is another view of the relay location. Kubota L48 Parts Diagrams

Should I also be checking for a timer module or a thermistor (not sure where the temp probe is; although the dash temp gauge works fine?

 

[Carl_NH]

You haven't stated what your problem is with your L48 and why you think you need to replace the relay. There are a number of L48 owners here, and others with similar engines and controls that may be able to help you.

Does it not start when cold? Were are you located - state/region, so we know if its cold/hot etc. How long have you owned the L48 etc. in other words, more details please.

 

[cardiofuse]

You haven't stated what your problem is with your L48 and why you think you need to replace the relay. There are a number of L48 owners here, and others with similar engines and controls that may be able to help you.

Does it not start when cold? Were are you located - state/region, so we know if its cold/hot etc. How long have you owned the L48 etc. in other words, more details please.

I noticed this morning that when I tried to start the tractor, the yellow glow plug lamp did not come on and it was difficult starting with smoke in exhaust; so I assume the glow plugs system was not operative. It did eventually start and ran fine. I’m in NC and it was about 35 degrees. I’m the original owner since 2002 when I bought the L48. I couldn't find if there was a fuse in this GP circuit. Thank you for any thoughts.

 

[Chewwy]

. . . I couldn't find if there was a fuse in this GP circuit. Thank you for any thoughts.

If it is like my L3240 there is a slow blow fuse in the glow plug relay circuit. Another useful tidbit that shows up in the wiring diagram (in the WSM) for your machine.

 

[cardiofuse]

If it is like my L3240 there is a slow blow fuse in the glow plug relay circuit. Another useful tidbit that shows up in the wiring diagram (in the WSM) for your machine.

Great although it’s a different machine where would the slow blow fuse be located, I could not find one yet?

 

[cardiofuse]

Great although it’s a different machine where would the slow blow fuse be located, I could not find one yet?

Yea, I don’t have one nor would know 90% of what it contains….hence this forum…do GP circuits utilize slow blow fuses and if so where do they hide them….?

 

[Chewwy]

Yea, I don’t have one nor would know 90% of what it contains….hence this forum…do GP circuits utilize slow blow fuses and if so where do they hide them….?

Then you are at the mercy of L48 owners who can provide you info you need.

 

[rScotty]

The Messick's site has very complete pictures and parts. It even shows the new and old versions of the glow plug relays and controllers. From message #6: Kubota #16415-65600 RELAY, GLOW PLUG

What we ae missing is a schematic.
rScotty

 

[Chewwy]

The Messick's site has very complete pictures and parts. It even shows the new and old versions of the glow plug relays and controllers. From message #6: Kubota #16415-65600 RELAY, GLOW PLUG

What we ae missing is a schematic.
rScotty

The Messicks site is helpful but incomplete.

Any one who want to or needs to work on there own machine should avail themselves of the info in the WSM for their machine. The wiring schematic and troubleshooting procedures are contained therein.

Otherwise one is just a parts replacer vs being a knowledgable worker.

 

[Chewwy]

Here is schematic for the L48 starting system.

 

[Carl_NH]

Looking at the schematic if it cranks/runs its not the 50A slow blow fuse, but there is a 10 A fuse on the circuit - likely on the main fuse board you could check,

So your initial assessment of the glow relay may be accurate but also the search engine here on TBN will yield some very good information. L48 Glow Plug

This is just one - there is more. So search L48 Glow Plugs.

 

[cardiofuse]

Here is schematic for the L48 starting system.

Thank you. I see a 10A fuse in the GP circuit on this diagram. Are all the fuses in the fuse panel box? No 10A are are blown but I don’t see one feeding the panel light as shown. I would like to ask are there other 10 amp fuses hidden somewhere else besides the fuse panel box?