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[rider7767]

Do not use butt connectors when cleaning that up. Solder your connections then use shrink tube.

Murphy,
You are a man after my own heart. I hate butt connectors. I solder every thing, unless it is a road side fix. Then I make a note to solder it later. When butt connectors corrode they cause nightmares troubleshooting.

 

[c.lloyd]

I have the same problem on my Mechron 2200. Starter turns but no lights on the instrument panel. I have changed the 60AMP fuse, the ignition switch, all relays, cleaned all grounds on the frame, changed out the display unit, tested the battery,changed the battery connectors and still nothing. All fuses checked good. Today I will check for power to the relays. And the schematic mentions nothing about a programable engine control. (APECS) Looking at the schematic everything goes through the display unit. Any ideas would be gretly appreciated.

 

[JimR]

I have the same problem on my Mechron 2200. Starter turns but no lights on the instrument panel. I have changed the 60AMP fuse, the ignition switch, all relays, cleaned all grounds on the frame, changed out the display unit, tested the battery,changed the battery connectors and still nothing. All fuses checked good. Today I will check for power to the relays. And the schematic mentions nothing about a programable engine control. (APECS) Looking at the schematic everything goes through the display unit. Any ideas would be gretly appreciated.

I have the same problem on my Mechron 2200. Starter turns but no lights on the instrument panel. I have changed the 60AMP fuse, the ignition switch, all relays, cleaned all grounds on the frame, changed out the display unit, tested the battery,changed the battery connectors and still nothing. All fuses checked good. Today I will check for power to the relays. And the schematic mentions nothing about a programable engine control. (APECS) Looking at the schematic everything goes through the

Start a new post. That one is 9 years old

 

[c.lloyd]

Start a new post. That one is 9 years old

So sorry, Just looking for some help, and hate to disturb you.

 

[c.lloyd]

Start a new post. That one is 9 years old

Just looking for some help and have not been on this site for 9 years.

 

[JimR]

No problem. You might get more attention with a new thread.

 

[Coyote_CS2220]

"Thanks for your help guys! I don't think there's any issue with the battery, because I have power........."

I too once thought that a 12V battery that showed ~12 -12.5V was not the source of an electrical gremlin.

....that was UNTIL I discovered that a 12V battery can produce 12V on a multi-meter, but does not produce sufficient amperage to initiate the starter. Cause? One cell within the battery had failed.

Now if I have an electrical gremlin, the first thing I do after checking the battery connections is replace the battery with a KNOWN functional battery or hook up a battery charger that has a START setting to see if that will get the starter to turn over.

Electrical gremlins are called gremlins for a good reason!

 

[lilranch2001]

"Thanks for your help guys! I don't think there's any issue with the battery, because I have power........."

I too once thought that a 12V battery that showed ~12 -12.5V was not the source of an electrical gremlin.

....that was UNTIL I discovered that a 12V battery can produce 12V on a multi-meter, but does not produce sufficient amperage to initiate the starter. Cause? One cell within the battery had failed.

Now if I have an electrical gremlin, the first thing I do after checking the battery connections is replace the battery with a KNOWN functional battery or hook up a battery charger that has a START setting to see if that will get the starter to turn over.

Electrical gremlins are called gremlins for a good reason!

Either that or a bad relay….

 

[grsthegreat]

you HAVE to do a load test on a battery, not just check voltage. what is the voltage while drawing a heavy load.

 

[LouNY]

An easy way to semi load test your battery is to turn on your headlights while facing a wall to see the light reflection or have a helper watch the lights. Leaving the lights try to start the engine, if the lights dim and the engine cranks over the battery is in decent shape. If the lights don't dim and the tractor does turn over it's likely an interlock or safety issue. If the lights dim excessively or go out and the engine doesn't crank over it's either the battery or the cables.