john deere X 700 now soloniod power

chazdo2 · Mar 16, 2017

My X 700 wont start. Jumped solenoid turns over easily but no spark. Purple wire on solenoid never gets 12 volts. Tested seat hydro pedal switch and parking switch all good. Blade or pto switch is disengaged. Please help!!!

Kish318420 · Mar 16, 2017

X700 Gas (Carb) Correct ?

1.) Battery and its connections
2.) Check fuses and connections (Says there is a fuse box)
3.) Does dash cycle correctly, Do you hear fuel solenoid on carb, or the fuel pump (In Tank)when turning key?
Starter looks like at least 3 wires are hooked to it besides the heavy battery cable, and ground via bolts/casing.
4.) Ignition interlock module? I can't find it on either the old or new JDParts site. I wondering if it is part of Instrument Cluster?

Looks like there is a diagnostic port off the instrument cluster

tomplum · Mar 17, 2017

I don't have a manual for a 7 series, but typical Deere safeties that must be online for the crank circuit are brake and PTO. No spark would indicate that is likely what you are looking at. Many times the purple wire feeds through the PTO switch. Know the fuses are good and cycle the PTO switch a few times. It also may be wired to need imput from the MIR switch at the transaxle as well. I don't see an ECU either.