MF 6400 series no power from ignition switch to starter?

[john432]

Went to start my 6475 this morning, nothing, starter didn't even click.so powered the solenoid terminal directly,and started fine. Then noticed the charge warning light was coming on at over 1400rpm.. tested the ignition switch, and one of the switches on the clutch pedal and power was present. Any one had a similar problem.. anything simple to check? Thanks

 

[daveydiesel1]

@dee is the resident massey expert

 

[farmerphilly]

Earth straps?

 

[Rob Holmes]

Connections on isolator tight?

 

[Nukemall]

Try removing battery isolator from circuit by bypassing it. I just connected both wires to one terminal to test it and mine started better than it had for ages, so then put new isolator on.

 

[john432]

The starter turns fine, and it starts, just no power from the ignition switch goes to the the solenoid .

 

[Horn&corn]

All fuses ok?

 

[Horn&corn]

All fuses ok?

I think there is 2 that control ignition

 

[john432]

All fuses ok?

Yes on the left hand side of the engine,both good

 

[john432]

Think I've found the problem... There's a breakdown in the power cable between the alternator and the positive on one of the batteries. Connected both up with a jump lead and batteries were charging, warning light went off correctly, and now starts normally on the ignition switch. Thanks for all your suggestions..it could have been one.