Front Wheel Assist Indicator Light Installation--Need Help Please

npalen · Feb 1, 2016

I mounted the limit switch as shown to contact the FWA lever. It will be covered by the stock shield in this area on the Kubota B9200. I'm wanting to mount a flashing light on the dash to indicate when FWA is engaged so don't forget to disengage when roading.
The link below shows one that might work, but its a bit on the small side and not sure if it will wire in and work correctly for this application.
Could use some recommendations on a flashing indicator light that would be a bit larger and more noticeable.

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xrsrfn · Feb 2, 2016

I would say it will work great led lights are super bright so should be easy to see as long as you face it directly towards you.

Al 2 · Feb 2, 2016

Paul Short Specialty Repairs converted a 4 wheel drive indicator light from an older Dodge and hooked up a switch for it on his Kubota. You'll have to search for the article. It might be part of the upgrades to his 5740 but I think he did a separate video about. If you find it, let us know.
Al

npalen · Feb 2, 2016

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...1958-4wd-indicator-light-3.html?highlight=4wd
Here's the link to Paul's thread on the 4WD indicator. I agree, Paul has done some really cool mods on the Kubotas.

Dave M7040 · Feb 3, 2016

Having a light would be nice but if you dont recognize the symptoms of driving in 4wd the moment you hit a hard surface and turn just a little .....

To add a little dark humor, you could be like some airline pilots and fly into the ground wondering why a light has come on when the only problem is that the light switch is broken.
Dave M7040

npalen · Feb 3, 2016

I don't notice any difference on pavement but certainly do on gravel or dirt when turning. I suppose it depends somewhat on the speed mismatch between front and rear drives but driving straight on pavement, I don't notice any differerence between 2WD and 4WD. (FWA)

With that said, I remembered having the extra port on the instrument panel so just added the 4WD indicator light as shown. Do you suppose that Kubota in 1987 knew I would be wanting to add a 4WD indicator in 2016?