TC 33 won't start

[Bob E C]

When I turned on the key the dash lights lite up till I tried to start it then there was a slight click then the lights went off and nothing. I checked all the fuses and they are good. What do I check nest?

 

[Bob E C]

It is a TC 33 New Holland not a DC 33. And what do I check next?

 

[Sprinklerman]

I have a 1925 NH , similar machines . Mine has a main fuse in a holder by the starter check for that

 

[motownbrowne]

There's a super common non-starting condition that these tractors experience. If you search around on this forum it'll be easy to find. Use the Google search bar on upper right of the page. It's been well documented. There's a simple fix if this is the same problem that you're having. Basically you just install a relay that sends power directly from the battery to the starter after checking the safety switches. If you can't find it, let me know and I'll poke around. Also, if you need a service manual send me a PM.

And also, welcome to TBN!

 

[TBN Support]

:welcome:

I'm going to move this thread over to our New Holland section for you. :tractor:

 

[boggen]

check the battery to see if it is charged, and that the cables on battery are not corroided.

today for me...
truck, had to remove cable to deal with a steering column fix and removal of air bag. got things back together and click sound. did not have cable tight.

tractor, battery out of juice, put a charger on it. and got a spark were i should not have. off to find loose wire that is grounding out.

cheap charger for say $20 bucks. if it has a digital display, most likely you can use to check battery.

if you have a multi meter. 12.4v to 12.10v or is it 12.10v to 12.14v you should read. if lower you have a bad/dead battery possibly.

check battery water levels if it is a battery that has water in it.

safety switches, (seat switch for example)

not sure about tractor specifically, is everything in neutral / out of gear. no levers for FEL, rear hydraulics in neutral position, is PTO dis-engaged.

 

[Bob E C]

I have power at the starter and all fuses are good. It is in neutral and out of gear. Still no lights at the dash.

 

[Btown]

Check your ground and negative connection from the battery.

 

[WM75Guy]

There is a tendency for the NH battery cables to corrode inside the battery terminals where they are pressed in. This allows voltage to pass but not amperage. Everything looks fine till you try to start it.

 

[Sprinklerman]

Mine did something similar , I checked all the safety switches , I couldnt figure it out . I went into the dash and with test light , I figured out how to jump a circut and bypassed the safety switches . Old tractors didnt have them . If I remenber correctly it was a purple wire on the right side of the steering wheel .