2013 John Deere 5065E electrical problem

[tlmurray930]

I started my 5065e a few days ago and it ran for about 30 seconds, then died. Would not make a sound when I tried to restart NOR did it have any lights. Everything is dead including starter and all lights and gauges. I removed battery and had it tested by 3 different shops and they all said battery good just needed charging which I did. Put back on tractor still no starter, no lights or gauges. Re-cleaned battery terminals, checked all fuses, checked fuseable link, still nothing, starter will not turn over, no lights or gauges. Tractor only has 350 hours. Any thoughts or ideas will be appreciated.

 

[sisupower]

Are you getting power to starter? Start checking wires from battery. Start small and don’t over think it. Just inspect everything good. Check all fuses good. Like with a multimeter ohm them out.

 

[Peter 315]

Did you check ground to frame?

 

[tlmurray930]

I visually inspected fuses, they were all good. I used a check light on fuseable link and it did light up.

 

[tlmurray930]

Have not checked ground to frame yet, but I will tomorrow

 

[Peter 315]

I visually inspected fuses, they were all good. I used a check light on fuseable link and it did light up.

power at starter solenoid ? on battery cable

 

[tlmurray930]

Please explain checking fuses with multimeter

 

[Peter 315]

Please explain checking fuses with multimeter

check the fuse for continuity with the meter

 

[tlmurray930]

It is so strange that NO lights will work if power goes through fuseable link.

 

[tlmurray930]

I will check fuses for continuity, thanks

 

[Tx Jim]

Did you check ground to frame?

DITTO on checking ground to frame plus other 3 battery cable connections. PS: battery cable can look good but be corroded inside of insulation.

 

[tlmurray930]

HEY Tx Jim: Please remind me what and where the other 3 connections that you mentioned are. Thanks

 

[Peter 315]

ground at battery, ground at frame, pos at battery, pos at starter, ground on wire harness all the wires from the dash usually connect at one spot, pto off, seat switch good

 

[Tx Jim]

HEY Tx Jim: Please remind me what and where the other 3 connections that you mentioned are. Thanks

Peter 315 beat me to posting the answer to your question.

 

[tlmurray930]

Ground at battery and frame good. Pos at battery good. Pos at starter, ??? . Ground on wire harness, can't locate. Further help will be appreciated Tx Jim and Peter 315

 

[sisupower]

Follow pos to starter and see if you have voltage. The ground from harness are usually a few white wire all bolted to either the block or the frame. I can find the exact spot tomorrow.

 

[Peter 315]

Did you get power to the dash lights or head lights? check the fuse box for power

 

[Tx Jim]

Ground at battery and frame good. Pos at battery good. Pos at starter, ??? . Ground on wire harness, can't locate. Further help will be appreciated Tx Jim and Peter 315

View photo & note green arrows. Red arrow is a fusible link.

 

[sisupower]

I’ve replaced that fuse many times. Easily looked over

 

[Peter 315]

View photo & note green arrows. Red arrow is a fusible link.

number 3 power on both sides?