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  1. Jointery

    Cat 226 Phantom Electrical Issues (Including Flashing Arm Rest & Park Lights)

    Be prepared for the ground studs to break off. Most of us are handy, so weld or drill and tap a new bolt stud. But you MUST check and thoroughly clean the stud base and threads of each attachment. That includes running a tap through the nuts. In my case I replaced all but one of the sinch...
  2. Jointery

    Cat 226 Phantom Electrical Issues (Including Flashing Arm Rest & Park Lights)

    We do have wild pigs on our farm!!! Thank you HappyHarley!!!
  3. Jointery

    Cat 226 Phantom Electrical Issues (Including Flashing Arm Rest & Park Lights)

    Closing this troubleshooting effort on this machine. It appears that we have resolved our primary (start & propel) issues. The machine starts and operates as designed. We do have a bad fuel sending unit, blown bulb and a fried right console logic board. But the ground had to come from...
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    Cat 226 Phantom Electrical Issues (Including Flashing Arm Rest & Park Lights)

    Not sure how my smoker made it in this thread but— This is my backyard. Heaven on earth!
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    Cat 226 Phantom Electrical Issues (Including Flashing Arm Rest & Park Lights)

    Update #4 1. Lowered the cab then started the machine. 2. Pressed the park brake switch and Interlock functioned correctly. 3. The machine hydraulics and propel function as designed. Tomorrow I will reassemble left top control panel and test drive…
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    Cat 226 Phantom Electrical Issues (Including Flashing Arm Rest & Park Lights)

    Update #3 1. All grounds cleaned and attached. 2.Lowered the cab and test fired the machine. 3. Arm rest and park brake lights function. 4. Forward work light (left) functions. 5. Fuel gauge functions.
  7. Jointery

    Cat 226 Phantom Electrical Issues (Including Flashing Arm Rest & Park Lights)

    Update #2 1. Removed lower chassis to frane ground straps and ring lugs. 2. Cleaned and installed existing strap and individual ring lugs.
  8. Jointery

    Cat 226 Phantom Electrical Issues (Including Flashing Arm Rest & Park Lights)

    Update #1 1. Upper cab to chassis/frame ground strap. 2. Replaced with new strap.
  9. Jointery

    Cat 226 Phantom Electrical Issues (Including Flashing Arm Rest & Park Lights)

    Thank you Nige, Mobiltech and Happyharley. The documents and advice are much appreciiated. Quick update- Focused yesterday on the severed ground captured in my initial pics. 1. As suspected, one of the ground studs (on the frame); twisted off when I attempted to break the nut free. 2. Repaired...
  10. Jointery

    hydrostatic pilot solenoid

    Just pushed a new thread. ‘Cat 226 phantom electrical issue (flashing armrest & park brake lights)’ Thank you for the guidance Nige! Randy
  11. Jointery

    Cat 226 Phantom Electrical Issues (Including Flashing Arm Rest & Park Lights)

    With some helpful guidance from Nige, I'll lay this one out for you. It's unique, so stay tuned as I update you on my phantom electrical/Interlock problem. CAT 226 Model Year 2000 SN# 5FZ03535 Troubleshooting Interlock issue with a twist (flashing arm rest & park brake lights) similar to...
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    • flashing arm rest & park brake interlock not allowing the machine to move no lights only lights ignition with light switch on skidsteer cat 226
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    • Forum: Skid Steers
  12. Jointery

    hydrostatic pilot solenoid

    Hello Nige, where would recommend that I (which thread) provide progress updates, pictures and questions?
  13. Jointery

    hydrostatic pilot solenoid

    Yes I did. Thank you.
  14. Jointery

    hydrostatic pilot solenoid

    Yes! These posts are VERY helpful! They point me in the right direction. Thank you so much. My machine will randomly not start (no ignition indicator lights or anything indicating power on) unless pressing a light switch…???. Can you say random…. And then 90% of the time- flashing safety &...
  15. Jointery

    CAT 226B Parking Brake Indicator and Armrest Indicator Are Flashing

    Apologies to the seniors here. This my question (moments ago) to a similar but different thread. I have an early (2000) 226 SN# 5FZ03535. Troubleshooting Interlock issue similar to this thread. Flashing seat and park light. After it starts- and i push park brake switch, both lights flash...
  16. Jointery

    hydrostatic pilot solenoid

    I have an early (2000) 226 SN# 5FZ03535. Troubleshooting Interlock issue similar to this thread. Flashing seat and park light. After it starts… and i push park brake switch both lights flash. Current SIS2Go subscription and I’m confused by the wiring schematic vintage nomenclature. Attempting...
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