1996 CAT 320B Won't Start

[nesignal]

I've got a 1996 CAT 320B that won't start. I think the batteries are good, the dashboard powers up when the key is turned on, but the hydraulic lock doesn't click in and out when the key is turned on.

 

[Nige]

I think the batteries are good,

That's not exactly a ringing vote of confidence. You need both batteries to pass a load test properly before finally declaring them good.

If you want to start chasing electrics post a Serial Number.

 

[nesignal]

sorry 1996 3mr01001 with3066 eit engine

 

[Coaldust]

The hydraulic safety lever on the left side of the seat needs to be put in the up position.

 

[nesignal]

for the past 25 years would not crank in the up position -it needed to be down to start - if you moved it with the key on and not running you would hear an audible click - now i here nothing - also strange lately even with key off you could move the leaver and hear the click - also strange if you did not turn off the master switch in the batt compartment the batteries would go dead

 

[Coaldust]

Gotcha. No click. I’m tracking, now. Check the fuse. Then, check the relay behind the cab in the battery compartment.

 

[Nige]

sorry 1996 3mr01001 with3066 eit engine

Check your messages. Schematic on the way.