MF 6180 rocker switch

[1594mac]

Evening all I have an issue with the arms not lifting on the tractor, removed the unit with the rocker switch and moved the wiring cables the unit powered up for a few moments enabling both rocker switch and rear PUH buttons to work again. So where would I start to solve this issue I popped out the rocker but there is 6 wires attached nothing loose and when powered it worked ok. Is it a case of stripping out all the panels, cutting off the wiring sheaths to see what's going on as no lift arms is a PITA

 

[JLLM]

Try spraying some contact cleaner into the switch.

 

[7616]

Evening all I have an issue with the arms not lifting on the tractor, removed the unit with the rocker switch and moved the wiring cables the unit powered up for a few moments enabling both rocker switch and rear PUH buttons to work again. So where would I start to solve this issue I popped out the rocker but there is 6 wires attached nothing loose and when powered it worked ok. Is it a case of stripping out all the panels, cutting off the wiring sheaths to see what's going on as no lift arms is a PITA

 

[7616]

Had the same problem with 6270 fitted a new switch sorted.

 

[# Robin]

is it really a rocker switch issue then? Maybe if it goes wrong it downs the circuit does it. Wouldn’t there be blink code?
Thought it sounds like an ecu power issue? When you switch ignition On, the raise/lower lights should light up momentarily to show its powered up. Think there’s a fuse under the panel , wiring does get a bit temperamental

 

[Baker9]

I have been down this road before, lift not working or being tempermental.
Try to borrow a working switch from another Massey, fit it and see if it works. These rocker switches do go faulty after a time and the best solution is to replace it. The switch is common across a number of Massey tractors including the 5400 series.
Think about how often the switch is operated every day and then you can see why it can give problems.

 

[1594mac]

I have looked and looked cant see a fuse but will continue to search I have ordered a new rocker switch as well so hopefully it will there was no blinking lights when turned on at the ignition. If that doesn't sort it the search will continue

 

[# Robin]

I’ve not experienced the rocker switch issues the other lads have so can’t say but have said but have had power issue.
Do you get any blinking code lights when you unplug the rocker switch? I was pretty sure there was a single fuse in the loom underneath the unit when you pull it out but might be mistaken. Is there anything in the handbook about the fuse?

 

[1594mac]

There was a solid red on the warning symbol it lit up initially then went off and then when you activated the rocker the up down lit up depending which direction it was going.

 

[1594mac]

Big thumbs up to Robin it was the fuse! 3 amp so now have power and up and down function!

 

[David.]

They are very sensitive to an alternator on the blink.

 

[1594mac]

Well that's not reassuring as I replaced the alternator a few weeks ago and had a wonder if the two could be linked. Anyhow I will keep an eye on it see how we go.