JD D130 won't start

[Jbrabazon]

Hello all. I have a JD D130 with 37 miles. Worked fine until the per day when it just wouldn't start. Battery checks out fine, replaced plugs and the fuel filter. Turn key, nothing, no clicking or anything, fuse is OK. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[BBO]

Bad switch? Bad starter solenoid?
Do you have tools and experience to troubleshoot the electrical problem?

 

[jenkinsph]

Is the pto switch (yellow knob) pushed down? It won't start if it is in the up (engaged) position.

 

[Dashe]

With only 37 miles (hours) shouldn't it be an dealer issue. That, of course, after you checked all of the simple things. PTO switch, seat switch, brake switch etc.

 

[jinman]

Have you pushed the brake pedal all the way forward? If the PTO is not engaged as jenkinsph pointed out and the brake is pushed all the way forward so you can set the parking brake, then the starter should operate. With the brake engaged and the PTO off, you should not even have to be in the seat to start the engine.

If the brake sensing switch is defective or a wire broken, it would have the symptoms you described. Another thing is a defective starter solenoid or loose wire. Remember also that the battery can test fine with a meter, but the lugs can be dirty. I'd disconnect the battery leads and clean them and the terminals really well where they connect. Mine has done this several times and a cleaning restored good contact between the battery terminal and the lugs. Just remember that when you put a test light or meter on the battery terminals, you are not really testing the connection between the terminals and wire lugs. Cleaning only takes a few minutes to ensure that's not the problem.

 

[Jbrabazon]

Thanks for your comments guys. I have addressed all of the above items and more. I have checked every switch, wire, everything is in the correct position, etc. I spoke with the local dealer and he was stumped. I'm still trying to fix it myself to avoid the $120 round trip fee to the dealer. (It is out of warranty because it's more than 24 months old). I'm picking up an ohm meter today, I don't have much experience with them, can someone tell me how to check the starter switch? (It and the key were a bit rusted, but not on the connecting plugs, which is why I'm trying that next). Thanks.

 

[jinman]

Do your lights work? Turn your ignition switch to the light position and check that the lights operate. That will tell you if you have good battery connections. If the lights don't work, remove the bolt-on connections to the battery and clean them and the terminals, then reinstall and try it. BTW: If your battery is good, it should read 12.4 - 12.6 volts if fully charged. If it is less than 12 volts, it could have a surface charge and go to 4 or 5 volts under load. If your lights work well and at full brightness, that's an indication that the battery is fine.

 

[BBO]

You can fiddle with a switch forever... If you suspect it, install a new one, but it could be several other things.
Brake switch, fuse, wire chewed by a rat, broken wire, starter solenoid, etc...
On the switch;
If you find the 12V supply, then turn it on and you should find a constant 12V on another terminal.
Then in the "start" position" most will make the "S" terminal hot, then this goes away when the switch springs back to run.
You can short across the 12V and the "S" terminal if you can determine where this is.
You really need a wiring diagram which will be in a technical manual, and then you may still be confused..:confused3: