Max 26 XL electrical / glow plug controller issue

[Cramby]

My tractor has started giving me trouble after 8 yrs of no problems. The glow plug controller buzzes, dash go dim, then go out, results in a no start. Disconnect battery and re- connect, power comes back and starts, most of the time. Anyone else has these symptoms?

 

[Offroadtek]

Could be many things, but sounds like a bad connection at the frame ground or battery post. Clean all those good and see if it continues.

 

[Cramby]

Will do.

 

[boatmoter]

My tractor has started giving me trouble after 8 yrs of no problems. The glow plug controller buzzes, dash go dim, then go out, results in a no start. Disconnect battery and re- connect, power comes back and starts, most of the time. Anyone else has these symptoms?

sounds more like a connection issue. I pretty sure that the controller and the dash lights are on 2 totally different circuits. I would check all connections carefully & closely including the power wire that feeds the fuses

 

[Cramby]

sounds more like a connection issue. I pretty sure that the controller and the dash lights are on 2 totally different circuits. I would check all connections carefully & closely including the power wire that feeds the fuses

Thank you will check all and report back.

 

[Cramby]

I installed a battery disconnect a few years ago. I found it's internal switch failed. Problem solved.

 

[garry1p]

I would start buy checking wires to the ignition switch and the switch itself or a pinched wire going to the glow plugs.