JD 35D 2010 thumb stopped working ser 2651xx

[Richard V]

The thumb switch on the right joystick stopped working. The fuse (F8) is OK. In fact all the fuses are OK. I took apart the handle and looked for a broken wire and nothing appears to be. I noticed the rear button to idle the machine is also not working but the horn button is. I don't know when that stopped working but the wire for that button and the thumb rocker switch are all going to a small metal box which is silicon filled. I don't know what that is for ?. Anyways I guess I should up the cab and look elsewhere ? Any ideas anyone ? I could not find the part number on JD site.

 

[aardquark]

A while back I was looking for thumb switches for a 35D, and had some trouble finding them. I never ordered any, but did find this site with switches that look like they might fit.

 

[mg2361]

That little box is part of the handle wiring, correct? With the wiring still connected, and carefully backprobing the wiring (machine side of the connection) and you have voltage into the handle, and the handle has a good ground, and no output from the handle to the solenoids, then you need a handle assembly (which would set you back $600 US). Switches are not sold separately.

Handle subs to 4714147

 

[Richard V]

Yes the little box is part of the handle, I will go check the wires with a meter. Thanks a lot for the info.