Battery lite repair time

Anonymous-0 · May 26, 2010

The battery light has been on since I bought the tractor in Oct. Had to put in new battery when I bought it, he had a small car battery in it. Well last night I was using it and it ran fine, I parked it for a few minutes then went back to it and "CLICK" dead battery. So I guess it's time to find out whats wrong. Can't believe I've made it this long using it everyday with no problems! Going to check the genny output and if thats good I'll replace the VR. Any other suggestions GREATLY APPRECIATED! Thanks in advance Mike

Gene-WI · May 26, 2010

Helps to know what kind of tractor. Gene

Georgetown · May 26, 2010

I can't believe anyone would use a tractor daily for 7 months with the battery light on and then be suprised when it won't start.

If I'd done the same thing, I sure as heck wouldn't post it here. I'd be trying to make sure no one else knew.

JMOR · May 26, 2010

(quoted from post at 13:27:11 05/26/10) I can't believe anyone would use a tractor daily for 7 months with the battery light on and then be suprised when it won't start.

If I'd done the same thing, I sure as heck wouldn't post it here. I'd be trying to make sure no one else knew.

tta boy, Geo! Kick his a$$!

Anonymous-0 · May 26, 2010

Wow George I think I'm going to cry! You hurt my feelings!!!LOL LOL Maybe your not as busy as me and maybe I don't care what people think of me . Chill George Have a Great Day Mike

Anonymous-0 · May 26, 2010

Hey Gene Sorry it's a Ford 2000 3 cyl diesel.Hopefully I will find either the genny or voltage reg. Don't know anything else to look for. Thanks in Advance Mike

Anonymous-0 · May 26, 2010

Thanks JMOR for the support :>) Mike

IOWA NORTHEAST · May 26, 2010

Smack the genney or voltage regulator a pretty decent blow, often that will get the things charging again.

JMOR · May 26, 2010

(quoted from post at 17:32:22 05/26/10) Thanks JMOR for the support :&gt Mike

ike, I believe this is the gen/reg/warning light ckt for your tractor & believe that I remember that the WL and D (Dynamo or Armature) are common. Given that, if gen does not output a voltage near same as battery, then light is powered by battery via switch & lights. If the gen field isn't properly controlled by reg, then 'light', so yes, you have a potential of either gen or reg or both as failed. Since the field in gen is shown as having one end grounded (known as "B-CKT" generator). you can apply battery power to FIELD terminal and measure D-terminal voltage, using analog voltmeter & determine if gen is generating or not. If it is, then look to regulator. All assuming yours is as pictured.

Anonymous-0 · May 26, 2010

THANKS JMOR I greatly appreciate your knowledge.It's people like you that make this website what it is. Mike

JMOR · May 26, 2010

(quoted from post at 20:31:01 05/26/10) THANKS JMOR I greatly appreciate your knowledge.It's people like you that make this website what it is. Mike

thank you for the accolade...I try to keep all that I have learned from being lost.

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