135GX Will not Turn Over

[Flitemedic]

I have 2- 135GX and 1-126GX, one of the 135 GX has a starting problem. I turn the key and nothing(no codes), Hook up remote starts and it runs and drives normally. Ive checked the ignition switch(good), checked kill switch on pto switch(good), checked shuttle switch(good). I checked the fuses up front all good. my question is, does anyone know of any other "kil" switches. I have spoken with many of a "Kubota" service people with no luck. Some of them hadnt a clue to where the switches were, their reply was:" just have to bring it in and we'll check it out. Would appreciate any thoughts anyone would have.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

'Hook up remote'.....
if you mean 2nd battery on the existing battery, then I'd say the tractor battery is bad...
if you mean, hooked up 2nd battery at the starter then I'd say the battery cables are bad.

good news is you HAVE a 2nd tractor,same series, so you can do 'one-to-one' comparisons.
it'd really help if you had the wiring diagram.

 

[Flitemedic]

'Hook up remote'.....
if you mean 2nd battery on the existing battery, then I'd say the tractor battery is bad...
if you mean, hooked up 2nd battery at the starter then I'd say the battery cables are bad.

good news is you HAVE a 2nd tractor,same series, so you can do 'one-to-one' comparisons.
it'd really help if you had the wiring diagram.

by remote start; I hook up a "trigger start" directly to starter with key on and it easily starts and runs all day without any issues. Im trying to find either a "safety switch", which will not allow the starter to engage or an inline fuse thats bad. WSM manual doesnt give locations of " safety switches"

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

by remote start; I hook up a "trigger start" directly to starter with key on and it easily starts and runs all day without any issues. Im trying to find either a "safety switch", which will not allow the starter to engage or an inline fuse thats bad. WSM manual doesnt give locations of " safety switches"

Have you tested the starter relays, there are 2 of them.

 

[Flitemedic]

Have you tested the starter relays, there are 2 of them.

ahhh…. 2 of them?are you possibly referring to the 2 up front on top fwd of radiator?

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Yes I do belive that is where they are at.

 

[Flitemedic]

Yes I do belive that is where they are at.

I’ll check them again .. thanks

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Your looking for 2 signals (power) 1 constant, 1 with the key.
Also make sure the relays are recieving ground too.

 

[Flitemedic]

Your looking for 2 signals (power) 1 constant, 1 with the key.
Also make sure the relays are recieving ground too.

Hey there Wolf; You may find this hard to believe, but I resolved my issue. The (2) "sealed? relays were packed with "ants"......cleaned out the ants cleaned contacts and it starts, I'm replacing both, but, have to order from local dealer(as usual lol). Thanks for your help and/or reminder to look closer at those relays.
I seen ants in electrical before,but, not like this. Thanks again

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Hey there Wolf; You may find this hard to believe, but I resolved my issue. The (2) "sealed? relays were packed with "ants"......cleaned out the ants cleaned contacts and it starts, I'm replacing both, but, have to order from local dealer(as usual lol). Thanks for your help and/or reminder to look closer at those relays.
I seen ants in electrical before,but, not like this. Thanks again

Come on now that's just bugs in the system.... HAHAHA
Excellent to hear you found the Ant-i start issue.... HAHAHA

 

[D2Cat]

Maybe the relays were receiving too much ground!

 

[McMXi]

Come on now that's just bugs in the system.... HAHAHA
Excellent to hear you found the Ant-i start issue.... HAHAHA

Well done for figuring this out! But you can't blame ants for their antics!