I got the tractor to run pretty good finally with no error codes on the panel display.
However I still have the Engine check light on and can't get the RPM past 2000 rpm
So that is how far I can get even with the Service Manual as the engine codes triggering the engine light are not...
I got the engine to run....it's still in Limp mode so the engine ECU is not the issue...
waiting to Kutota tech to tell me about the only error code I have.
My homeowners/farm policy would not cover as it was not listed specifically and it was outside. I did add the two tractors that I am making payments to Kubota since then.
injectors were actually easy to install. The heat damage was on the plastic connector on top of them.
I got the fuel lines and fuel flows but does not get to the injector rails. Probably solenoid does not want to let fuel run due to ERROR-60
It's $1000 (main ECU). The engine ECU is 2k but I think it is the main ECU.
I will know more once I get the fuel lines connected and run the engine and if it runs then it is the main ECU.
I ordered the service manual too,
I opened the Engine ECU and found plenty of +5V power all around the board's ICs
I think the +5V error is generated on the MAIN ECU (one below the steering column which would have been subjected to fire/heat) That Black Box is non serviceable all molded in plastic (second picture)
I did start fixing the tractor (should not have waited for Kubota for a year to settle)
I had to buy:
Wiring harness; super easy to install and included every single wires for the whole tractor as well as all the fuses. I did not have to get access to wiring diagrams or service manuals so far...
Update!
My lawyer managed to get some compensation from Kubota! It was "fair" in his opinion. Now I need to decide to either fix it myself or just sell it as is. Either way we avoided a long legal process in which Kubota always seems to win.
Update:
The inspector came to see the tractor back in August 2023 and we (i.e. lawyer) did not hear back until this week; basically they are not assuming any responsibility as they could not 100 percent determine that it was an electrical fire. Most likely it would be due due to "organic"...
None of the fuel lines and reserve reservoir were burned and they were is the path of the flame! Again this was a very hot flame that followed the wiring harness. Plastic burn
The inspector told me that they do not use Soybean based wiring at Kubota so not likely.
Its been 4 weeks since they did the inspection but they never got back to my lawyer as they claimed they would.
So the Kubota guy came and spent two hours inspecting the machine. He also had a corporate guy (taking notes in Japanese). They did not speak much but the issue of insurance or lack of it was not an issue for the inspectors. Took hundreds of picture and confirmed that the fire propagated...
Ok here is the latest:
My lawyer was able to write to Kubota and they are sending a fire investigator tomorrow to the dealer where the tractor is. I am allowed to be present so I will update after the visit,
In me meantime the dealer keeps hitting me for storage fees.
I agree this forum has exhausted all the angles on this.
I should probably have not sent the tractor to the dealer as again they have NO interest in helping. There are other issues at that dealership and I expect a change of ownership in the next few months. They have huge turnover and...