Help please - L2850 is dead!

[dfkrug]

DUCK,
Both the starter switch and headlight combo switch are subject to
water and dirt entry. If I recall, you can not turn on the headlights
unless the starter switch is on. That is why the combo switch has a
connection to the starter switch.

Replace at least your starter switch (about $60). Then you will also have
the ability to use the glow plug position (counter clockwise from OFF).

Oh yeah, don't let water get into the new switch(es). Good Luck.

 

[vic4news]

I hit the key, and everything stopped working and once again nothing works.

This sounds like a bad connection from the battery. You said that you changed the negative cable so that connection should be tight. I would check the positive cable where it bolts to the starter and make sure the connection is clean/good.

Vic