Gator 4x2 - headlights not working

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amigauser

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I just picked up a used John Deere Gator 4x2 yesterday. Everything works except the headlights. I purchased two bulbs at the local JD dealer today but that is not the problem. It doesn't seem like it is getting power to the headlight switch. I don't even have a manual yet for it so I am unsure if there are any fuses etc. that I should be looking at.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks
 
   / Gator 4x2 - headlights not working #2  
On the HPX, power flows from the battery through a 15 amp fuse to a set of contacts on the ignition switch, then to the headlight switch, then to headlights. I don't know if your machine is wired similarly. Check to see if you're getting juice to the headlight switch with the key on. Also, look for a PM I sent you.
 
   / Gator 4x2 - headlights not working #3  
If it's like my Turf, then the power comes out of the ignition switch, then goes to the headlight switch. Do you have a volt meter?
 
   / Gator 4x2 - headlights not working
  • Thread Starter
#4  
I have a volt meter. The headlight switch does not appear to have power. The power dump works and I think that must feed off the headlight switch then to, correct? The wiring looks to be intact. I though maybe there was as fuse somewhere but maybe not. I will look at the ignition switch then.

Thanks.
 
   / Gator 4x2 - headlights not working
  • Thread Starter
#5  
Found the problem. I bought some batteries for my multitester and checked for 12 volts again at the switch. There was power to the switch but not from it. When I jumped the plug for the switch both headlights worked :D

Problem solved. I guess I will be visiting the local JD dealer on Monday for a new headlight switch.

Thanks everyone for your suggestions.
 

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