I know there has been a lot of discussion about this and similar issues and now I guess I get to add my two cents worth. The tractor is a 2003 TC33D model with about 40 hours on it. I have already been through the 10-amp fuse popping issue and resolved the problem by installing a 10-amp relay fuse in its place. This weekend at a most inconvenient time and location, the tractor started to run a little funny and thanks to that darn seat safety switch, it would not start after I dismounted and climbed back into the cockpit. The tractor behaved as if there was either no power (no indicator lights) or it would start and then shutdown after I released the key. Finally, after playing around with the ignition switch, I discovered if I held the key half way between the start and run position, I could keep the tractor running long enough to get back to the garage and park it. I will visit the dealer this week and a follow-up with status will be posted.
TC33 Ignition Switch Problem
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Soundguy
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NH must be buying them lucas parts again!
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dylan
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I too was having switch problems. Dealer replaced it once but it still acted up. I don't know if this was mentioned here before but try removing the rubber from around the key. I have not had a problem since doing so.
Well, it was definitely a defective switch in this case. I experimented with a key I had that did not have the protective rubber boot around it and there was no difference in the behavior of the switch's operation. I installed the replacement switch in about 10 minutes and it worked like a champ. I re-installed the original switch just as a test and it was definitely bad. The tractor is still under warranty and the dealer reimbursed me the $44.10 for cost of the replacement switch when I returned the defective part.
