GR2120 Heads Up (trouble warning...)

[zoltanthegypsy]

Hi gang,

I've been tearing my hair (all 3 of them) out the last couple of days on this one.

The GR2120 started to blow the 10A fuse ("IG/M") and shut down. It would restart, but w/that fuse out, it wouldn't stop. I found the shut-off solenoid, thankfully.

Long story short: the headlamp wiring harness can droop down and contact the exhaust manifold. It had melted through and was intermittently shorting to the manifold. The harness is attached to the hood so it isn't instantly obvious that wires could contact hot metal w/the hood closed.

It was just dumb "luck" that I accidentally bumped the headlight switch to "ON" and discovered this.

I can hay-wire an easy fix, but it isn't clear given the way things are set up how to keep the repaired harness off of the hot parts. Discussing this with the dealer now, and I'll post back.

Just a heads-up to that rare owner with a GR.

Later,
Z.

 

[zoltanthegypsy]

A couple of pix to illustrate the problem. Can't include the smell, but that should have tipped me off sooner.

Z.

 

[CHDinCT]

Don't have a GR but good to know for those that do. Looks like a possible recall item. Those wires shouldn't have any possibility of coming in contact with the manifold, or any engine part.

 

[zoltanthegypsy]

It does look like recall territory. I'll be interested to see how this unfolds.

There's not much but smooth plastic above those wires. Nothing to tie them to, and drilling holes in the hood isn't too appealing. I don't think tape or glue-down tie-wrap points would hold up long with the heat and diesel vibration.

A little duct tape will get me going for now, but sure isn't a real fix.

I'll post back when I hear from the dealer and Kubota. They have these pix and some others showing the wire routing.

Z.