Deere 110 problem "cuts out"

deere750man · Feb 10, 2011

So I picked up an 03 JD 110. Love the machine so far, size is perfect for me big enough to do most everything, small enough to get everywhere I need and I can haul it with a 1 ton. I picked it up with a known steering problem where the machine will not stay in a straight line at high speeds. Sure enough both tie rod ends are junk and my first question is do I drop the 160.00 a piece on the deere ones or should I get them online for 70 bucks? Also I think I know the answer to this question but is the shaft that holds both tie rods supposed to have a slight bend in it? If not do I drop the 300 dollars into a new shaft or have it bent back by a machine shop? Lastly it has that random problem where no matter what speed, temperature, loaded, 4x4 engaged, terrain, etc etc the machine "cuts out". Meaning the engine speed does not change, forward or reverse it will randomly stop moving. I have jumped the seat switch and my foot is not slipping off the pedals. It "feels" like an electric safety thing where it suddenly stops moving for a just a brief second or it surges. Sometimes I do get that orange flashing light for just a second or 2 but its never long enough to pull a code. I have searched this site and it seems like others have had this problem as well. I do not have a service manual but I can buy one if needed. I am hoping its the 160.00 dollar TPS sensor that is the culprit. Any help with this is appreciated, I really have no intrest bringing it to the dealer for them to start throwing darts at a wall on my dime either.

deerehunter/operator · Feb 10, 2011

Sometimes the guys that are trained to solve the problems you are having can save you a lot of time and grief with the first "dart" they throw.

deere750man · Feb 10, 2011

Or you can be in the hole 5,600 dollars and have a machine that no one will operate because it still has problems. Not looking to debate fixing equipment practices here bud....looking for people on this site with the exact same problems to help me out....

deerehunter/operator · Feb 10, 2011

My point is that often times there are technicians out there who (because they do it everyday for living) have seen a repetitive problem and can often times solve it easily based on experience and running into said problem before. I completely understand someone trying to save money by doing it themselves. Good luck finding the culprit. Just remember, not all dealers are out to get you.

deere750man · Feb 10, 2011

I understand your point. I have in fact talked to the local dealer about the problem and I got the speech about "well if you bring it down im sure we can have a tech take a look at it" I may very well end up going down that road but having a shop here and from the history I have had going to any kind of dealer, trucks, equipment, etc. Its expensive and it does not always fix the problem. I realize every dealer is not out to get me but when you walk into a bright shiny garage, with men in clean uniforms and white gloves running around you have to be ready for a big bill, even if its routine stuff. I am more the type person to learn about a problem instead of writing a check to "just fix it"

AKfish · Feb 10, 2011

I can appreciate "doing it yourself"! That's why I bought the Technical Repair Manual for my JD110TLB.

If I can work thru a problem "logically and step-wise" on my own - even if I don't have the tools and equipment to fix the problem... I can better work with the local JD guys when they're spending my money throwin' darts at the wall!

That said - I'm wondering if you've got a wiring problem with the F/R eHydro pedals? Sounds like you've eliminated the seat switch...

AKfish

deere750man · Feb 11, 2011

After talking with some more people I am pretty sure its something to do with either the ground speed sensor and or the TPS. Because its an E-hydro, the computer takes readings of the sensors before it reacts to the operators commands. That being said that flywheel sensor and the sensor mounted near the 4x4 are the same exact sensor. I am going to purchase one, 65.00 dollars, and try changing them one at a time. I will keep everyone posted on how it goes. Still looking for tips because this is a dart I am throwing at the wall but considering it would take more then 65.00 dollars to even have the machine evaluated...im taking my chances.

ME83 · Feb 11, 2011

The yellow light flashes on mine also if I lift off of the seat and the tractor comes to a halt. My assumption is the seat sensor. The computer most likely reads an input from the seat sensor and speed sensor. However, if the speed sensor has an error then it would see the machine as being stopped or still moving and therefore wouldn't cut the tranny hydraulics. The seat sensor must be the one that cuts the connection, I doubt they are wired in series.

If I remember right, there are two seat sensors, one for the driving position and one for the backhoe position. Try swapping these two sensors, but keep the wires going to the same spot.

Mine also has a bend in the shaft between the tie rods, I bought mine used but I assume it should be this way for added ground clearance.

AKfish · Feb 12, 2011

ME83 said:
The yellow light flashes on mine also if I lift off of the seat and the tractor comes to a halt. My assumption is the seat sensor. The computer most likely reads an input from the seat sensor and speed sensor. However, if the speed sensor has an error then it would see the machine as being stopped or still moving and therefore wouldn't cut the tranny hydraulics. The seat sensor must be the one that cuts the connection, I doubt they are wired in series.

If I remember right, there are two seat sensors, one for the driving position and one for the backhoe position. Try swapping these two sensors, but keep the wires going to the same spot.

Mine also has a bend in the shaft between the tie rods, I bought mine used but I assume it should be this way for added ground clearance.

If you've got the seat adjusted to a real firm setting - the yellow light will flash pretty easily if you just shift ever so slightly (I'm 185lb) in the seat.

And yeah, it doesn't take much movement to get the tractor to "pause" with the yellow light flash, too. I like the seat to be pretty firm... so, I live with a interruption every now and then.

No bend in the tie-rod on my '08 model. It's straight.

AKfish

deere750man · Feb 14, 2011

The seat is completly jumped out, I sometimes have trouble seeing the edge of the bucket or snow plow and I like to be able to see everything. I never had a problem with the seat switch before that, 6'3 285lbs might have helped. Parts come in wed. I am not going to mess with the bent rod....it seems like it may have came that way because I cannot find a kink in the rod. I am thinking of just doing the ends and calling it a day.