Vandalised Kubota KX36-3

fred brown

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Whilst away I had someone try and steal my mini excavator (KX36-3). They've damaged the ignition switch and the electronic housing (photo below). I can no longer start the machine - I purchased a new ignition switch with new keys and I get power to the small fuel pump and console but the engine doesn't turn over at all. I believe that there is an immobiliser on the system but I have no idea if I can simply replace the electronic housing with a new one and that will fix the issue. Any help at all would be appreciated. 29878.jpg
 
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fred brown

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Yeah, tell me about it. Just did a service and needed to dig some trenches for water evacuation. Now i've got the unit stuck behind an old building and can't move it or do anything.
 

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Consult the WSM for the repair information you need.

Look top right of your screen at the envelope. ;)
 
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I believe that there is a special place in hell for thieves, even unsuccessful thieves.
Once he gets the excavator running, he can make a special place for the thieves, if he finds him/her/them.
 
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