Squirtgun
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Tonight we got on a job only to find the machine that ran fine 2 days ago will not start.I quickly made way to the closest parts store and had the battery checked,as well as,giving all wires a good visual.
The battery was perfect and we were able to start the machine by crossing the posts on the solenoid.So the next step was to purchase a new ignition switch.
In a hurry to install the switch and get back on the job I forgot to unhook the battery and burned a wire running from the switch to the solenoid.Lots of pretty white smoke and that wonderful cooked wire smell filled the air.
So now my question......Can I just cut out the 1 wire and replace?
Or..............Do I need to replace the entire harness from the switch to the solenoid?
I'm still not 100% positive it's the switch.I had to reschedule the work and may have to reschedule some fleet work this weekend if I don't get this fixed quick.
2 things I learned from this
1. Always,Always remember to unhook the battery before working on the machine.
2.Always,Always, and I do mean Always make sure the machine starts before leaving the house.
The battery was perfect and we were able to start the machine by crossing the posts on the solenoid.So the next step was to purchase a new ignition switch.
In a hurry to install the switch and get back on the job I forgot to unhook the battery and burned a wire running from the switch to the solenoid.Lots of pretty white smoke and that wonderful cooked wire smell filled the air.
So now my question......Can I just cut out the 1 wire and replace?
Or..............Do I need to replace the entire harness from the switch to the solenoid?
I'm still not 100% positive it's the switch.I had to reschedule the work and may have to reschedule some fleet work this weekend if I don't get this fixed quick.
2 things I learned from this
1. Always,Always remember to unhook the battery before working on the machine.
2.Always,Always, and I do mean Always make sure the machine starts before leaving the house.