headligths wont work

DannyD · Mar 28, 2004

I changed the oil in my bx2200 and now the headlights wont come on. I have checked back as far as I can on the wiring, and found nothing out of the norm.

also, which one of the terminals under the seat is for auxillary items. I want to use my sprayer (fimco) but dont want to get off and on. Is this terminal tied to a light switch that could be used to turn on and off the sprayer /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Is there such a thing as a schematic for this tractors electrical system? I dont seem to have one in my books, anyone found one on the net

RoyJackson · Mar 28, 2004

I'm sure you'll be able to view your tractor's electrical schematic at your dealer's. That will be a good time to ask one of the service technicians what could have happened.
However, since it's Sunday, you cannot do that today...so I suggest you check your fuses (I should hope that's shown in your manual) first. If all OK, then trace the wiring back from the headlamps first...don't forget any ground wires (probably the problem, BTW). If you can't find anything there, it might be the headlamp switch. Does that switch operate any other lights (flashers, for example?). Do all other lights operated by the switch work properly?

uhmgawa · Mar 28, 2004

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Is there such a thing as a schematic for this tractors electrical system? I dont seem to have one in my books, anyone found one on the net )</font>

Yes, it is the workshop manual. This along with the parts manual are
useful references if you paln to do any 'editing' on your machine.

DannyD · Mar 28, 2004

fuse ok, traced back as far as I can (flexi conduit) and this switch works only the headlights

kubmech · Mar 28, 2004

Those switches aren't the best in the world. Check to see if you your wire coming in to the switch is hot. With the switch turned on see if the other wire out is hot. Use a test light. If hot going in but not out switch is bad.

rosey · Mar 28, 2004

Did you change the filter???.......maybe while "pulling" on the wiring harness to remove the filter you pulled on a connection there????? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

DannyD · Mar 28, 2004

thanks guys, dont know why, dont care, but they work now. they will sometimes not come on as soon as the switch is toggled but they do come on.

anyone know about that harness in the back under the seat

RoyJackson · Mar 28, 2004

"they will sometimes not come on as soon as the switch is toggled but they do come on."

Sounds like you may have a loose wire or ground. It's likely all the jiggling around under the hood and other areas may have jostled it back into position. The lights coming on now may only be a temporary thing though.
I suggest you still check out that switch and any other connections you find with the test lamp. Also, look for any wires that lead to ground...a little corrosion or slightly loose grounds can be a very exasperating and intermittent problem.