Terramite T5C - Turn the key and nothing happens

[flyleclair]

Hello,

I started using a Terramite T5C today and was using it for about an hour. I turned it off for a few minutes and went to turn the key and nothing happens. The battery is good. Is there a safety switch somewhere or something else that could be causing the issue. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[mddorange]

:welcome:
To the TBN forum. You came to the right place to get answers but I can't help since I am not familiar with Terramite.

Someone will be along shortly who will be able to help.

 

[DoubleO]

There is a safety switch on the pedal mechanism under the floor panel. I did a quick scan of the manual but didn't find it mentioned.

 

[flyleclair]

Thanks for the response. Turns out it has a bad ignition switch.

 

[Terrasteve]

I had the same thing happen to mine a couple of years ago. Switch went bad. Oddly enough the switch was a mercury marine 7 pole switch.

 

[pcerra]

Thanks for the response. Turns out it has a bad ignition switch.

Hi did you fix your machine? If so where did you get the switch and p/n if you would not mind. Thanks

 

[AllDodge]

You can find the parts manual on line for all their machines and download in pdf.


77033 Ignition Switch w/Key (3 Prong) Before 5-98 Processing Requires Serial Number 1
70036 Ignition Switch w/Key (6 Prong) After 5-98 Processing Requires Serial Number

 

[pcerra]

You can find the parts manual on line for all their machines and download in pdf.


77033 Ignition Switch w/Key (3 Prong) Before 5-98 Processing Requires Serial Number 1
70036 Ignition Switch w/Key (6 Prong) After 5-98 Processing Requires Serial Number

Thanks AllDodge, did you buy the switch from Terramite? If so, do you remember the cost?

Thanks
Pat

 

[the old grind]

pcerra, depending on year and engine (Honda, Kohler) you first want to determine if your 'ignition' is 'ground to stop' (old way) or 'ground to run' (modern 'safer'). If it's the former, like my '98 w/Honda power, you can find a generic switch at most any auto parts store, but look for an "M" terminal for 'ground to stop' built into it. (connect 'M' to both coils)

A common automotive relay/socket can be used to provide 'M' (magneto 'stop') function by using NC terminals and also tying in lo-oil shutdown switch. (can easy show you how I did it) Terramite owners, PM me anytime or ask here for help with either type of T5C wiring setup. t o g

 

[otlski]

I have a six terminal version of the switch, and it is the ground to stop type. I saw a five terminal version at OReilly. That, and a standalone lug might work. That is how mine had been wired.

 

[ajt123]

pcerra, depending on year and engine (Honda, Kohler) you first want to determine if your 'ignition' is 'ground to stop' (old way) or 'ground to run' (modern 'safer'). If it's the former, like my '98 w/Honda power, you can find a generic switch at most any auto parts store, but look for an "M" terminal for 'ground to stop' built into it. (connect 'M' to both coils)

A common automotive relay/socket can be used to provide 'M' (magneto 'stop') function by using NC terminals and also tying in lo-oil shutdown switch. (can easy show you how I did it) Terramite owners, PM me anytime or ask here for help with either type of T5C wiring setup. t o g

Having a heck of a time matching up old wires to new ignition switch. For example where would the r plug from old switch go into new!

 

[the old grind]

I'm in touch with ajt123 by PM and will gladly help anyone with wiring up a new switch. There will likely be terminals not used and the older Kohler Command (vs Courage) is simpler to hook up.

These and older Honda (GX620) are Ground to Stop vs now-common ground to run. No prob as a relay can be used with switches that have no 'M' terminal, which is grounded in the switch's off position.

Kohler Courage (vs Command) has several wires coming from it and there is a risk of damage if 12v is applied to the wrong one. This shows the simplicity of early T5C wiring with OEM Kohler Command power.