John Deere Starting Problem

poloman · Nov 11, 2010

I could sure use a hand diagnosing my starting problem. My tractor is a John Deere 970 1995 diesel. When I turn the key I get a little click and no lights on the dash. Tractor will not crank. I recently replaced the voltage regulator and the battery. When I tried to start today, everything seemed fine until I turned the key for the second time. Sometimes the starter fails to engage. It has done that since I bought it but only occasionally. Anyway, your help is appreciated. I have a meter and know how to use it.

davediehl@hotmail.com · Nov 11, 2010

Sounds like a solenoid sticking, but I am not familiar with the 970 only that its a utility model. I would guess it to be on top of the starter.

rlp in Co. · Nov 11, 2010

Sounds like the starter drive is slipping. Sometimes called the bendix. Easy to change.

poloman · Nov 11, 2010

Thank you both for your responses. I know I may have a bendix gear or solenoid problem.The biggest problem now is that I only get a faint click with the turn of the key and no lights at all.

Tx Jim · Nov 12, 2010

(quoted from post at 01:26:53 11/12/10) Thank you both for your responses. I know I may have a bendix gear or solenoid problem.The biggest problem now is that I only get a faint click with the turn of the key and no lights at all.

Have you checked battery voltage with "your meter"? How longs it been since you cleaned battery posts & cables?

poloman · Nov 12, 2010

battery is brand new and voltage is 12.63. Posts and connectors are spotless.@@ You did lead me to the problem though. The battery connectors are clean and tight but the connection between the ground connector and the ground wire was poor. She's starting now! Thank you all for your helpful suggestions.

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