Dreaded Safe Mode Is Back

[countrybumpkin]

Just some info for you, you can clear the cel codes with a basic hand held obd ll scanner. It will not tell you the codes but will at least clear them.

 

[Coyote machine]

Just some info for you, you can clear the cel codes with a basic hand held obd ll scanner. It will not tell you the codes but will at least clear them.

How does that help the OP? It's not like clearing them tells him anything useful. Can the dealer retrieve them after their cleared?

 

[JimR]

Glad to hear you can get it done locally. Yeah, they have taken tractors from very simple to bogged down with massive control systems that serve the EPA's agenda and dealer parts and service departments to no consumer's benefit. All the pre-Tier 4 final tractors were snapped up before the new ones rolled out, due to no-one wanting to deal with the potential issues on the horizon.
Kioti will get your's fixed, it may take persistence on your part to get it done in a timely manner. Hopefully not. :confused3:

I'm sure they can figure it out.

 

[JimR]

Just some info for you, you can clear the cel codes with a basic hand held obd ll scanner. It will not tell you the codes but will at least clear them.

I did this the first time around. I want the codes there so that the dealer can see what is wrong with it.

 

[JimR]

How does that help the OP? It's not like clearing them tells him anything useful. Can the dealer retrieve them after their cleared?

Codes cannot be found once they are cleared.

 

[countrybumpkin]

I did this the first time around. I want the codes there so that the dealer can see what is wrong with it.

Ok, I wasn’t sure if you knew you could at least clear them or not, I too would not do it again with out retrieving the codes.

 

[Coyote machine]

My point, exactly! That's why I asked. (I was out of the car business before code readers were common).

 

[MinnesotaEric]

Yesterday i was out using the tractor. It was running great until I parked it. The motor went from 1600 rpm's to an idle all by itself. Previously I had this similar problem where the tractor would do this. I was able to still run the tractor up to 2000 rpm's before the engine light would come on. That all went away after checking all the wires and cleaning the front 02 sensor in the cat converter. Back then I had just over 300 hours on the tractor. I now have 345 and it is back again but worse this time. Now I can only get the motor up to 1600 rpm's before the CEL come son and the rpm's drop to an idle. I ran the regen cycle and nothing changed. One thing that I did notice is that the regen light does not come on during the regen cycle. Is this normal? The motor runs at 2500 rpm's during regen with no issues. I positively know that the problem is not fuel related. It is raining here today so I won't be able to do any checking on the problem. What a PITA these Gen 4 tractors can be. One thing I have to admit is that I do not miss the smell of diesel exhaust fumes.

Didn't I suggest checking the alternator? I had the same problem, it was the alternator failing. If it turns out to be the alternator with failing diodes, Kioti wants something like $350 for their alternator. I have some lower price alternatives.

OEM alternator Brand New Kioti Alternator made By Valeo
Secondary source for Kioti OEM alternator NEW ALTERNATOR KIOTI DAEDONG TRACTORS I,K,LK, CK, DK - DAEDONG # E7230-64012 Valeo TA000A58101 - ALTERNATOR OPTIONS

Or you can swap pullies with a late-80s Mazda B2000 alternator and bolt it right in and save a pile of money. https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/RSE2138482

 

[Coyote machine]

If it's the OP's alternator, the repair is FREE. He's under warranty. You really ought to consider reading the thread(s) prior to jumping into the discussion.:confused2:

 

[JimR]

Didn't I suggest checking the alternator? I had the same problem, it was the alternator failing. If it turns out to be the alternator with failing diodes, Kioti wants something like $350 for their alternator. I have some lower price alternatives.

OEM alternator Brand New Kioti Alternator made By Valeo
Secondary source for Kioti OEM alternator NEW ALTERNATOR KIOTI DAEDONG TRACTORS I,K,LK, CK, DK - DAEDONG # E7230-64012 Valeo TA000A58101 - ALTERNATOR OPTIONS

Or you can swap pullies with a late-80s Mazda B2000 alternator and bolt it right in and save a pile of money. https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/RSE2138482

Hi Eric, I do remember your posting on the alternator. Mine is putting out 14.2 full voltage and my battery is fully charged. I did check that the last time this happened. Thanks for the links for a replacement. I do believe that it would be covered under warranty.