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    Cat 246D no electrical power, no lights in cab, nothing

    I could only attach 4 photos, here are the rest I took:
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    Cat 246D no electrical power, no lights in cab, nothing

    Happy new year all! I finally have time and good weather to look at this again. I purchased this voltage probe which turned out to be a very valuable tool for checking for voltage drops. It makes this so much easier! Ok, so as you can see from my pictures, I probed several spots in the engine...
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    Cat 246D no electrical power, no lights in cab, nothing

    Hello folks. My skid steer has lost all power. Turning the key in the ignition does not power the display, lights, nothing. Just no power at all. I had my battery tested and it was bad so I got a new battery but still no power after connecting it up. After searching the internet, it looks like...
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    Catapillar 246D Code 2204-3

    I'm unable to attach the picture apparently but hopefully you get the idea.
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    Catapillar 246D Code 2204-3

    Do you have a recommendation for how to actually access the connections under the right joystick? Am I supposed to be looking underneath the plastic shroud below the joystick? (See attached picture for some connectors I found under there,but I have no idea how to curl my body to get in there and...
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    Catapillar 246D Code 2204-3

    Thanks! Yes my Klein tools mm400 multimeter can do all that, I will measure and report back ASAP. Do you have a recommendation for reaching the back side of the connector pins? I think I saw someone mentioning paper clips?
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    Catapillar 246D Code 2204-3

    I should also clarify: the code is for "Auxiliary Lever #1 Position Sensor Voltage Above Normal"
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    Catapillar 246D Code 2204-3

    Hello! I recently purchased a used 246d. We fixed a leaking hose for the auxillary hydraulics and then wanted to test it out on a mower attachment. Fired up the mower, it spun for a second and made a loud noise and then stopped. Now, the auxillary hydraulics will not work and I have the 2204-3...
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