Brand new KIOTI dead on arrival

[gtunney]

I guess the word system sounded like I wanted software that specifically makes things hard to repair. I'm saying I want fuel injection over a carburetor knowing it will be harder to fix but generally more reliable. I don't expect engineers to design it specifically to be easily repaired I expect them to design it in the best and most efficient way possible.

So, how's the tractor holding up?

 

[bekenney]

Finally got out today and did about 4 hours of mowing, before I could only get about an hour before CEL and engine shutting down. I still suspect the dealer was full of it when they told me what they "fixed". First they said short through insulation (sales person) then before I got there and called to confirm it was ready it was fuel rail was bad and wiring. Then when I got there and talked to the tech he told me the harness to ECM looked like it was getting pinched by the hood so he rerouted them and cleared the code. Symtoms were HARD fuel knock at startup, rpms all over the place without using throttle and would die if clutch or brake pressed. I'm guessing they found something they didn't want to fess up to. Time will tell.

 

[Jstpssng]

Finally got out today and did about 4 hours of mowing, before I could only get about an hour before CEL and engine shutting down. I still suspect the dealer was full of it when they told me what they "fixed". First they said short through insulation (sales person) then before I got there and called to confirm it was ready it was fuel rail was bad and wiring. Then when I got there and talked to the tech he told me the harness to ECM looked like it was getting pinched by the hood so he rerouted them and cleared the code. Symtoms were HARD fuel knock at startup, rpms all over the place without using throttle and would die if clutch or brake pressed. I'm guessing they found something they didn't want to fess up to. Time will tell.

It will be interesting to revisit this in a year. Hopefully by then you will have forgotten that there ever was a problem.

 

[TheDingy]

Finally got out today and did about 4 hours of mowing, before I could only get about an hour before CEL and engine shutting down. I still suspect the dealer was full of it when they told me what they "fixed". First they said short through insulation (sales person) then before I got there and called to confirm it was ready it was fuel rail was bad and wiring. Then when I got there and talked to the tech he told me the harness to ECM looked like it was getting pinched by the hood so he rerouted them and cleared the code. Symtoms were HARD fuel knock at startup, rpms all over the place without using throttle and would die if clutch or brake pressed. I'm guessing they found something they didn't want to fess up to. Time will tell.

I would really be after getting a new tractor at this point.

 

[lilranch2001]

Wut?

I was cornfused by it as well!!!

 

[coobie]

I would really be after getting a new tractor at this point.

WHY ?? They fixed the tractor.I guess its the new normal. Free chit for everybody ...

 

[RickB]

I would really be after getting a new tractor at this point.

Well your profile says you've still got that Mahindra that sucks. Right, that would be YOUR money!

 

[Midniteoyl]

Finally got out today and did about 4 hours of mowing, before I could only get about an hour before CEL and engine shutting down. I still suspect the dealer was full of it when they told me what they "fixed". First they said short through insulation (sales person) then before I got there and called to confirm it was ready it was fuel rail was bad and wiring. Then when I got there and talked to the tech he told me the harness to ECM looked like it was getting pinched by the hood so he rerouted them and cleared the code. Symtoms were HARD fuel knock at startup, rpms all over the place without using throttle and would die if clutch or brake pressed. I'm guessing they found something they didn't want to fess up to. Time will tell.

The dealer is gonna keep the fuel rail on the paperwork as they won't get paid through warranty if they redo it. Shoot, I had a whole head replaced before under warranty and it turned out to be rodent eaten wires, and this was a 2013 Dodge Journey. Other than the rodent problems, I got another 70k miles out of it before trade in.

 

[TheDingy]

Sorry I mis-read it, I read that he did four hours of mowing and then it died not that it did before.

 

[Midniteoyl]

Sorry I mis-read it, I read that he did four hours of mowing and then it died not that it did before.