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    EX 120-3 Electrical Problems

    Hi rgl726. Thanks for reply.I am going to test the electrics in the EC, the fuses and the Throtle control motor.I have a special tester that can load circuits without damaging the electrics, I can check for short circuits and power circuits through the tester, so hopefuly i will come to a...
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    EX 120-3 Electrical Problems

    Hi spitzair, The starter was fitted today but the problem still exists the starter solenoid problem is gone but the machine will not start.It keeps turning over the starter, the only way i can get the machine to start is to get someone to push the throtle linkage at the engine control motor, the...
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    EX 120-3 Electrical Problems

    HI spitzair, thanks again.The Hitachi EX120-3s give alot of trouble compared to the dash 1 and 5.The 2,3and 4s were only half the machines of the 1 and 5 but i had to discover this after i purchased my dash 3. I have encountered alot of problems so if anyone has problems with them i might be...
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    EX 120-3 Electrical Problems

    Hi spitzair, Thanks for all the help.I have got to the bottom of the problem i think,The solenoid has gone faulty and was staying on continuously.Usualy they dont engage, they usualy close and wont engage the starter, but mine has stayed engaged all the time, so it would not start the machine...
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    EX 120-3 Electrical Problems

    Hi eric12.I checked the ignition it has been faulty for a while, so had to replace it anyway and was sure it was part of the problem but unfortunatley not.Its a head scratcher this one:) Thanks Pat
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    EX 120-3 Electrical Problems

    Hi And thanks Spitzair and Eric12. The ignition was faulty and a new one fitted today.When you turn it on to stage 2 the machine starts to turn over which should not happen till one turns the Key fully clockwise, and the key is then released back to stage to when the dump relay and surge relays...
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    EX 120-3 Electrical Problems

    RE mail Hi And thanks for replying to my call for help.I dont know what the Governor is i guess that is what we here in Ireland call a solenoid.Maybe i am wrong.It is taking a live feed from somewhere either the wires are bared or shorting or the ignition switch or the starter relay are gone...
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    EX 120-3 Electrical Problems

    Hi I am new to the site.And was looking for some advice.I have an EX 120-3 and it suddenly stoped and engine cut out.We were sure it was diesel problems, but the diesel system is working fine.The ignition is now trying to start the machine in stage 2 ignition, which is when the machine should be...
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