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    Cat 303.5E CR Start motor and electric problems

    Hi everyone ! A few days ago wir tried to startup our Cat 303.5E but it won´t crank. We just got a clicking sound from the start motor. After we replaced it with a new we had still the same problem. We checked all fuses,relais and ground connection. Everthing seems fine. We even replaced the...
    • Cat303
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    • 303.5e cr caterpillar electrical diagnostics start problems
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Compact Excavators
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    1989 Cat D4H II Shut off and won't start

    Hello again, start with some background: our old D4H SN 9DB01545 was having trouble starting about a month ago when I needed it to pull a stuck truck out of the snow. Turns out it had ice in the fuel and blocked up the strainer. Cleaned that out and it started after a prime and ran for 5 mins...
    • Treecutter16
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    • d4h series 2 injector pump start problems
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Dozers
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    1992 case 580 super k starter grinding flywheel

    Previous owner had the wrong starter 2003+ and i put in the right one (10 tooth) for the 4b cummins and the flywheel is eaten in a small section then i clock it and it still grinds in some sections but the new starter is slightly different i just want to make sure that the flywheel is the only...
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    ditch witch 3610D will turn over but not start

    I have a ditch witch 3610D (serial#3N0988) that will turn over but not start. The top light on the interlocking module does not light. Dealer says that is the seat switch. When I bypass the seat switch the light does still not light but the engine turns over (implying effectively bypassed). When...
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    Komatsu PC180LC-6K - 1999 wont start when warm.

    I have a Komatsu PC180LC-6K - 1999 that will not start when it is warm. It start easily when it is cold (2-3 hours after it’s shut down). But if I stop it and then try to start it up again it just clicks and the starter dos not kick in. Does anyone know what the problem could be? Tips appreciated.
    • BobleUlv
    • Thread
    • komatsu komatsu pc180lc pc180lc start problems
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Excavators
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    Sumitomo S160F2 / SH60 / JCB JS70

    I know this has probably been discussed before. However I have a Sumitomo S160F2 that has developed starting problems. There is clicking from in around the battery compartment when the key is turned. I discovered that some previous owner has done some alterations to wiring around what I think is...
    • Purerooter
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    • battery ex60 sumitomo jcb sh60 s160 safety relay battery jcb relay safety sh60 start problems
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Excavators
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    Komatsu PC28uu starts intermitently

    Hi all - looking for some help before I start tearing down the machine. Machine sometimes will fire right up. It goes through the starting sequence - two beeps with all four indicator lights, then just the oil pressure and battery light, then turn it to start, and boom - start. Sometimes...
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    1994 JLG 45 gas fuel solenoid issues

    My 1994 JLG 45ha will occasionally not start . If I disconnect power to the fuel solenoid while cranking it will start. I have to reconnect power before it shuts down it will stay running. Where is the issue. Is the fuel pressure possibly to low. The pump is 4-7 psi Ford engine on this machine.??
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    953 caterpillar track loader won’t start

    Hey guys, first time posting here, any help would be appreciated. Parked the 953 Cat Loader after using it for half an hour and went back a few days to start it and it won’t start. Diesel is getting to the engine, will crank and turn over but just will not start (will smoke a little but not...
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    (2) 320dl KGF & A8F Hard Starting

    Good day. I have two 320 DL and they both are hard starting. I have changed the following : All fuel filter, common Rail, Fuel pump , injectors, injector lines, fuel return valve upper and lower among other parts. what I have noticed is when the machine is switched off the fuel rail is not...
    • Vishaltrinidad
    • Thread
    • 320 fuel issues fuel pressure fuel problem start problems
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Excavators
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    case 1845c starting

    I own a case 1845c serial number jaf0135601 the safety bar has rusted and broken off. I can not get the machine to turn over with out pushing the rod down and finding the sweet spot. If I jump the starter it will start right up and run forever. What is the connection point that stops the motor...
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    BobCat 743B fuel shut-off problem, no start

    OK my 743B will not start, just cranks fast (new battery). I just replaced the oil pressure switch. The old one had a lug broken off but it still ran with out it. I replaced the switch while my son rebuilt the drive motor. After reassembling it wouldn't start, just cranks. I can hear the...
    • bkeese
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    • solenoid start problems wiring
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Skid Steers
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    Volvo EW 160 starting problem

    I have problem with Volvo EW160, 2003 year, excavator shouted down and won't turn on, on screen there is FUEL message, anyone's now what's can be problem ?
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    excavator starts then stops

    My Komatsu pc78uu will start fine then shut down after 3 seconds. No error codes or warning lights and no fuel issue. any ideas? Thanks
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