lennyzx11
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Dec 20, 2015
- Messages
- 1,255
- Location
- Bennington Vermont
- Tractor
- Kubota L3301 HST/LA525 & 1964 Ford 2000 gas
Short version seat switch harness connector was loose.
Long version.
The Warranty ran out last month on my 2015 and of course last week my 3301 started dying on a sudden bump or swing of the seat with me in it.
I immediately suspected the seat switch or the PTO switch.
I had bent the seat tab down the first days I had it and upon checking, it appeared normal.
It started getting worse today till it forced me to fix it.
I ziptied the switch down but it still did it!
Hmmm.... I reached down under the seat to check my zip tie work but it was still good, (not that I ever had a doubt of course)
I checked the PTO switch and then resigned myself to go and get the multimeter and quick screwing off.
Upon wiggling, tugging, and twisting test (this is a VERY scientific procedure) I noticed the connector sliding out slightly.
Shoved her back in, made sure the lock tab was latched and good to go!
Funny part, I know for a fact that seat connector has never been touched. I do my own services and the only Warranty work was on the steering wheel bushing and I bird dogged the guy when he did it.
Tractor is always in garage also and never been loaned.
But that connector had definitely worked its way loose so don't bypass the simple stuff when your checking a gremlin.
Long version.
The Warranty ran out last month on my 2015 and of course last week my 3301 started dying on a sudden bump or swing of the seat with me in it.
I immediately suspected the seat switch or the PTO switch.
I had bent the seat tab down the first days I had it and upon checking, it appeared normal.
It started getting worse today till it forced me to fix it.
I ziptied the switch down but it still did it!
Hmmm.... I reached down under the seat to check my zip tie work but it was still good, (not that I ever had a doubt of course)
I checked the PTO switch and then resigned myself to go and get the multimeter and quick screwing off.
Upon wiggling, tugging, and twisting test (this is a VERY scientific procedure) I noticed the connector sliding out slightly.
Shoved her back in, made sure the lock tab was latched and good to go!
Funny part, I know for a fact that seat connector has never been touched. I do my own services and the only Warranty work was on the steering wheel bushing and I bird dogged the guy when he did it.
Tractor is always in garage also and never been loaned.
But that connector had definitely worked its way loose so don't bypass the simple stuff when your checking a gremlin.
