L185 ignition switch

shooter56

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I was having problems starting the tractor and narrowed it down to the ignition switch. I have had the tractor for at least 4 years and I've never used the lights because they didn't work , I really wasn't worried about it. So back to the switch. I took it out and it has 5 terminals but all the wires were on 3 terminals? The switch is a universal I think because it says made in Mexico on it. No wonder the lights don't work!
So I am looking for a diagram for the switch so I can get the right one. If anyone has that info I would really appreciate it.

Thanks pat
 
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North Idaho Wolfman

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Go to KubotaBooks.com and download the WSM, it has the schematic in it. ;)
 

shooter56

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Thanks, great site for reference over there.

Now to find the right ignition switch. It appears kubota has a proprietary switch for the l185.
$ 65. To $85. I guess that's why there was a universal switch in there.
 

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Hello
Send me a PM with your shipping address and I'll send you a good used switch.
Lance
 

Russell King

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If you send a PM I can send you schematics


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shooter56

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Thanks for the kind offer on the switch and schematic.
Great people in the group!
 

Russell King

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If you send a PM I can send you schematics


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I have attempted to send the schematic to you but let me know if you didn’t get it. And send a PM with your email address since I forgot to ask last time.


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North Idaho Wolfman

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I have attempted to send the schematic to you but let me know if you didn’t get it. And send a PM with your email address since I forgot to ask last time.


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If you click on his name you can email him. ;)
 

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If you click on his name you can email him. ;)

I use tap a talk and see what you’re saying but I thought that was sending a PM not e-mail. You are saying that goes to the person’s actual email address?


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Russell King

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On an iPad and tap a talk it does not show those options. Using the iPad and safari browser (instead of tap a talk) also does not show an email option.

I’ll look on a pc (mine has to be repaired) when I get access


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shooter56

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Russell, thanks for the schematic, once I get a ignition switch it will be a snap to fix up the wiring in the kubota.
 

Russell King

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Glad you got the information.

If you need it, the wiring harness is probably still available from the dealer. There are two halves.


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shooter56

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I can fix up the old harness without trouble. I am still looking to get a ignition switch, I guess I'll just bite the bullet and get a new one.
 

shooter56

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Thanks Lance for the kubota ignition switch!, cut the wrap on the harness back. Replaced the ends installed the switch it works. Even have lights , damn. Thanks for the help.
 
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Russell King

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Glad it worked out well for you!


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