Recent content by Justin Charles

I have an MX500SU Kobota that keeps blowing a 10A fuse when I try to start the engine. If I remove the fuel solenoid it will start and not blow the fuse. I’ve replaced the solenoid with no change. From your post it sounds like the timer or the relay could be the culprit. I traced the wires and...

Having replaced the solenoid with an exact new solenoid with no change , I'm pretty sure that isn't the issue. I'll be replacing the relay to the solenoid next , since power goes to the relay first, then on to the solenoid. If the relay is bad, it could be shorting and blowing the fuse ...

The fuse is in the fuse block - 2nd one up from bottom- it’s 10amp for sure. This problem began about 10 days ago.

Dave - Thanks for your help ! I just received the new fuel solenoid and installed it. That didn't fix the issue. I also put a new seat safety switch in as well. Tried starting with power to new solenoid and with power disconnected. With power to new solenoid it cranks and blows a 10A fuse...

Thanks Dave - That’s very helpful! Could be relay if not solenoid.

Thanks for your reply. I should have the new solenoid in a few days. Hope that does it! Kubota dealer wanted $150 for the part. I got it fo $55 incl shipping! Exact same part.

My 2008 MX5000SU will crank but not start unless I remove the fuel shutoff solenoid. If the solenoid is in place the it will only crank and blow a 10A fuse every time. I've tested the 2 pin solenoid by connecting it directly to the battery and nothing happens - the thin plunger doesn't move...