gauge problems

[tc45d]

Has anyone had problems with the temp and fuel gauge not working? Mc Master thaught it was a short because when you wiggle the ground the gauge would work. But it did'nt fix it as soon as i picked it up it was'nt working again!

 

[goatman]

Since it didn't work sice you bought , shouldn't the dealer take care of it for you?? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[jinman]

The engine temperature gage is "looking" for a ground to indicate maximum temperature. If you turn the key on (don't start the tractor), take the wire off the temperature probe and put it to ground for a couple of seconds, you should see your temperature gage read maximum. Since both your gages are failing, I think you probably have an open rather than a short in the circuit. I'd ask Glen at McMaster's to replace the instrument cluster with a known good one and see if the problem goes away. If it doesn't, it's probably a loose power connection or an open instrument cluster connector. Do your "idiot" lights work in the instrument cluster? If they do, that means the cluster is receiving power.

Just a few thoughts.... Intermittent problems are the worst kind to troubleshoot. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[tc35dforme]

I have an occasional problem with my tachometer not working....maybe 1 out of 100 starts....

If it bugs me I shut down and re-start and it usually works. I haven't been able to fix it and haven't felt that it was worth the warranty trip.

 

[Stonefox]

tc35dforme, When I recieved my new tc40d, my tachometer did not work at all. Apparently the connector worked loose off of the alternator during cross country shipping, it wasn't pushed on all the way. Wiggle or reconnect the connection at the alternator. It just may not be making a good connection during certain weather conditions. Intermittent problems are the hardest to trouble shoot.
Stonefox