drp46
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Was mowing lost power then died. Tried restart turn key - nothing. No dash lights, starter not turning. Full of fuel and battery <year old. 2012 mahindra 5035 HST
Thanks David
Thanks David
Mowing Mahindra 5035 no lights, starter not working
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JerryK
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I'd check the cables between the positive battery post [ not the clamp ] and the starter lug, and also the negative post [ again, not the clamp ] to the frame with a voltmeter when you try to start it. Could be several other things, but I'd check the battery voltage and those two cables first. You can have a deteriorating cable get wiggled around enough to finally fail when you are out using your tractor. Good Luck...!!!! 
Snowback
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Will certain safety switches end up over riding all features including gauges and lights? Or is it just ignition that gets over ridden? (Thinking PTO, seat, brake, etc...)
I doubt that would explain it though since you noted it powered down while you were mowing... Does sound like a wire in a main circuit came unglued perhaps. Will be following this one. Good luck.
I doubt that would explain it though since you noted it powered down while you were mowing... Does sound like a wire in a main circuit came unglued perhaps. Will be following this one. Good luck.
Solved: 40A power supply fuse. After checking the battery cables(both good) I started feeling around the starter for a fuse, stuck in behind the started out of sight was a 40A pigtail fuse. Tested fuse sure enough it was bad, replaced fuse lights came on dash and started right up.
Thanks guys for your help,
David
Thanks guys for your help,
David
Snowback
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Aha - always good to check the simple fixes first! Glad that worked out quickly. I wonder if something off caused the fuse to pop or if it just went after aging? I do need to get a better selection of fuses in my toolbox. This is a good reminder.
I lucked out at the parts store it was the last 40a fuse thay had. For a little over 5 bucks I will get another. I'm doing the same bush hogging that has been done many times, I can't understand why a 4 year old tractor would blow that fuse. I guess this is of those lifes persistent questions.
dickfoster
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I'd be looking for what cause that fuse to blow. Chaffed wire etc.