Getting my butt kicked power issue

[Brokedownbobcat]

Bobcat ct230 no power anywhere. I have power at the starter, nowhere else. I have checked continunity on all the saftey switches, and all the fuses test good. No power anywhere else. Have cleaned the battery post, replaced the cable ends. Was running fine, parked it, now nothing.

 

[bmaverick]

Bobcat ct230 no power anywhere. I have power at the starter, nowhere else. I have checked continunity on all the saftey switches, and all the fuses test good. No power anywhere else. Have cleaned the battery post, replaced the cable ends. Was running fine, parked it, now nothing.

How long was it parked? Mice/rodents love to chew wires. Look behind/under the fuse/relay block.

 

[Brokedownbobcat]

Tried to start it the next day

 

[Brokedownbobcat]

Im trying to unzderstand the power flow, because i pulled the main fuse by the starter, no power their either.

 

[Brokedownbobcat]

But the starter has power

 

[oldnslo]

Possible there is a break in the wire or a bad connection between wire and wire ends. Can you disconnect the wire in question and check for continuity with a volt ohm meter.

Would also confirm ground from engine to frame and electrical console - dash to frame.

Depending on where you are checking voltage to ground that could also be a problem.

 

[SPYDERLK]

Is there a fusible link ... blown?

 

[Brokedownbobcat]

Is there a fusible link ... blown?

Where are the fusable links at? I feel like that maybe the problem, but dont know where to find them.

 

[Brokedownbobcat]

Possible there is a break in the wire or a bad connection between wire and wire ends. Can you disconnect the wire in question and check for continuity with a volt ohm meter.

Would also confirm ground from engine to frame and electrical console - dash to frame.

Depending on where you are checking voltage to ground that could also be a problem.

I dont know which wire, because the only power i have is where the hot hooks to starter.

 

[Brokedownbobcat]

Possible there is a break in the wire or a bad connection between wire and wire ends. Can you disconnect the wire in question and check for continuity with a volt ohm meter.

Would also confirm ground from engine to frame and electrical console - dash to frame.

Depending on where you are checking voltage to ground that could also be a problem.

I have pulled frame ground off and cleaned it all

 

[dodge man]

There is usually one fusible link and it’s normally a bigger one. You might not have one.

 

[grsthegreat]

The cable from the battery to the starter has to also supply power to the rest of the tractor. So somewheres there has to be an offshoot of the positive cable to another source. Can you trace entire hot cable. If there are no other wires off if battery positive post, there has to be additional wires off if the point the positive cable clamps to starter

 

[SPYDERLK]

Where are the fusable links at? I feel like that maybe the problem, but dont know where to find them.

Usually near alternator or starter. Look for a ~ 12ga wire branching from the +Battery cable and probably going to the ignition switch. There will be an noticeable mystery bulge, or connector in the wire. That should be it. Only one.

 

[SPYDERLK]

TRYING TO GET PAST SITE GLITCH - AI ru there?

Where are the fusable links at? I feel like that maybe the problem, but dont know where to find them.

Usually near alternator or starter. Look for a ~ 12ga wire branching from the +Battery cable and probably going to the ignition switch. There will be an noticeable mystery bulge, or connector in the wire. That should be it. Only one.

 

[JTKub]

Are you able to locate a wiring diagram anywhere for this machine? I had a battery cable once look perfect, but it was all green and crusty inside the insulation and couldn't carry current. Same thing can happen with a ground, or any wire for that matter. Usually if they'll carry enough current to light a homemade incandescent headlamp / tail lamp bulb test lamp, the internal wire integrity is OK.

 

[Mike1955]

I have no clue about your machine. The technique I use when I troubleshoot machinery for voltage is to fix the negative side meter lead to the negative side of the battery. I also prefer an anolog meter, I can detect variations easier. And if you keep checking and looking you should find a culprit. You have the good kind of problem, the difficult ones are the kind that come and go. Good luck

 

[Gator6x4]

“For a Bobcat CT230, the fusible link is typically located
near the starter motor. It is a slow-blow type of fuse taped directly into the main wiring harness.

Location details

• Near the starter: The fusible link is positioned in the wiring that runs from the battery, protecting the starter circuit.
• Wrapped in tape: Expect to find the link bundled with the wire harness, often concealed under a layer of electrical tape.
• Inspecting the link: The link itself is a specialized piece of wire designed to melt under an excessive current load. If it has blown, the wire may look burned or feel brittle. “

 

[Brokedownbobcat]

“For a Bobcat CT230, the fusible link is typically located
near the starter motor. It is a slow-blow type of fuse taped directly into the main wiring harness.

Location details

• Near the starter: The fusible link is positioned in the wiring that runs from the battery, protecting the starter circuit.
• Wrapped in tape: Expect to find the link bundled with the wire harness, often concealed under a layer of electrical tape.
• Inspecting the link: The link itself is a specialized piece of wire designed to melt under an excessive current load. If it has blown, the wire may look burned or feel brittle. “

I found the 60 amp slow blownfuse, but it had no power to it either.

 

[Brokedownbobcat]

There is usually one fusible link and it’s normally a bigger one. You might not have one.

I found a 60amp slow blow fuse, but it has nonpower to it either

 

[Brokedownbobcat]

The cable from the battery to the starter has to also supply power to the rest of the tractor. So somewheres there has to be an offshoot of the positive cable to another source. Can you trace entire hot cable. If there are no other wires off if battery positive post, there has to be additional wires off if the point the positive cable clamps to starter

Im still in the process of trying to trace that wire, but its a mess.