DK 35 No power to dash, no start, battery good, batt connection good

[Overacross]

New to any forum.
I've got a Kioti DK35, year unknown... Has been working awesome for the nearly 100 hours I've owned it. All of a sudden I have no dash lights and not able to start. I've checked to ensure pto is off and other proper starting safeties are correct. I've tested the batt, 13.3vdc, disconnected batt leads and shined them up and contact points... Turn on the key and no dash lights, no solenoid 'click'... When I shut off the key there is a brief 'buzz'. I expect this is defueling relay... I've been looking through other similar threads but nothing quite like my issue. Help?

 

[grsthegreat]

Did you remove and clean the grounding point where the ground wire from battery connects to the tractor chassis?

theres also alot of talk about the key switch in the open station kiotis getting water in and wrecking switch. Im not sure, as i have never had this issue in my cab unit, but i can see why this may cause those symptoms.

 

[Roadworthy]

Have you checked the battery voltage? Have you checked fuses? You may need to remove them to check with an ohmmeter. Sometimes a fuse can just get "tired". It may appear good but not be. Have all your safeties been satisfied? After that task is complete check your ignition switch. Do you have power to it? There may be a separate fuse in line with the hot line going to the switch. I don't know that for a fact, it's something to check. Tracking it down will be a step by step thing. For a little info on your tractor try: TractorData.com Kioti DK35 tractor information

 

[Midniteoyl]

Also, look for any loose connections under the dash and at the computer (mines on top of engine, left side). Chase the wires to look for breaks due to rubbing or rodents chewing through.

 

[Overacross]

Did you remove and clean the grounding point where the ground wire from battery connects to the tractor chassis?

theres also alot of talk about the key switch in the open station kiotis getting water in and wrecking switch. Im not sure, as i have never had this issue in my cab unit, but i can see why this may cause those symptoms.

I do have an open station and we have had some rain as of late. I'll check power to switch, and then through it...

 

[Overacross]

Also, look for any loose connections under the dash and at the computer (mines on top of engine, left side). Chase the wires to look for breaks due to rubbing or rodents chewing through.

 

[Overacross]

I'm in process of cking every wire I see for any chafing issues, also every connection for connectivity.
Thank you

 

[Overacross]

Have you checked the battery voltage? Have you checked fuses? You may need to remove them to check with an ohmmeter. Sometimes a fuse can just get "tired". It may appear good but not be. Have all your safeties been satisfied? After that task is complete check your ignition switch. Do you have power to it? There may be a separate fuse in line with the hot line going to the switch. I don't know that for a fact, it's something to check. Tracking it down will be a step by step thing. For a little info on your tractor try: TractorData.com Kioti DK35 tractor information

Ckd bat voltage, even pulled it out and had it load tested, ckd good.nim looking at all wiring and also for any in line fuse. Trying to get the ignition switch out so I can understand how it's wired and also look at the wires and terminals.
Thanks!

 

[IndyJay]

Not sure if you have the shop manual yet but I think this is the correct link... (chapter 8 is Electrical)

demss.co.kr - /dossfile/manualn/WMFILE/DK45/

Looks like a 60A slow blow fuse between battery and fuse panel. Can you check voltage at the fuse panel?

 

[kantuckid]

I've seen lots of ign. switch comments over some years of Kioti ownership & two of the brand. In taking one apart(very easily done) what you'll see are solid copper contacts and not much else to go wrong other than if they are greenish. My current DK35 SE came to me with a removed under warranty & replaced ign. switch. It is just like new inside and out. Same story on my DK40 from like 2004 vintage. I say it's the ground as mentioned or maybe some simple, once you find it- wire issue or fuse.