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    CAT d5k2 stopped dead in tracks. Code E283 (3)

    Another Update for those that ever have this problem.. turned out that the steel drive coupler came loose and moved all the way forward until it disengaged. There are two Allen head screws that compress part of the steel coupler to the steel shaft, they do not make actual contact to the shaft...
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    CAT d5k2 stopped dead in tracks. Code E283 (3)

    Wanted to give another update... After getting machine back to shop, I took rear pump off and left all hoses on... just didnt realize it was not sealed between the 2 pumps so out came all the hydraulic fluid. I was going to change it anyway so no big deal. I took flywheel cover off and...
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    CAT d5k2 stopped dead in tracks. Code E283 (3)

    Thank you Ahart... appreciate that.
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    CAT d5k2 stopped dead in tracks. Code E283 (3)

    roger that ahart.....after thinking about it.. engine pulling shouldnt be to bad. What do i need to take out on the final drives to get it to move ? Havent been into this new of machine. I wanted to be able to put covers back on if i can.
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    CAT d5k2 stopped dead in tracks. Code E283 (3)

    Will do ahart... so no way to replace from underneath instead of removing engine ?
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    CAT d5k2 stopped dead in tracks. Code E283 (3)

    Well gonna give an update... got pressure gauge and tested hyd port... Absolutely Nothing there .. o psi ...gauge didnt even flex. Tested with park brake and hydraulics off. Then tested with on... No change. So something must have broke like the shaft on the pump to all of a sudden be...
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    CAT d5k2 stopped dead in tracks. Code E283 (3)

    So Nige, whats your thoughts on the problem being the filter ? Could a filter cause the machine not to move ? I Sent wife to CAT to pick up filter.. figured i would start with the easiest first.
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    CAT d5k2 stopped dead in tracks. Code E283 (3)

    Correct Nige. No movement at all on Forward and Back, or Up and Down. Initially there was only one code. But that changed when tried to move machine. So when I attempted to do this ... of course then there were other codes thrown because calling a command of up or down and no pressure there...
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    CAT d5k2 stopped dead in tracks. Code E283 (3)

    Hey Nige you posted when I was typing... I will read. Thanks !
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    CAT d5k2 stopped dead in tracks. Code E283 (3)

    So was told by the company we bought from it had just been serviced. Engine oil super clean as well as Hyd oil almost as clear as water. So I would assume they would have changed the Hyd filter when it was serviced. Just got off phone with tech and I asked at what pressure does the computer...
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    CAT d5k2 stopped dead in tracks. Code E283 (3)

    Correct. to be exact its was E283 (3) according to cat, the "3" means that system will shut down everything.
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    CAT d5k2 stopped dead in tracks. Code E283 (3)

    Was working at low idle... went to raise blade and nothing happened. Then the alarm sounded and machine stopped. No hydraulics. Hyd Oil level is good and oil has always looked clean. Can a pump just all of a sudden go out ? Wasnt even working it hard whatsoever. Like I said... throttle was...
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    Need help or a direction to go on tapping into hydraulics for installing a JRB quick coupler and Thumb on Hitachi zx180

    I will do that tomorrow Dave. It was for sure done at factory or sent to NPK and they installed it when machine was new. Thats what John Deere said when i gave them the serial number. The only thing i was thinking is that its only one way flow or single acting, meaning there is only one...
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    Need help or a direction to go on tapping into hydraulics for installing a JRB quick coupler and Thumb on Hitachi zx180

    Yes sir Dave, its push button only. No proportional. I was thinking about upgrading joysticks to the ones that Hydraulic Circuit Tech has but not sure how much they are. Do i need a proportional ? I havent had the pleasure of operating a quick attach. Been running track hoes for 20 years...
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    Need help or a direction to go on tapping into hydraulics for installing a JRB quick coupler and Thumb on Hitachi zx180

    Thanks Guys ... appreciate the input. So Mobile, if its tapping into one of the bucket cylinder lines, then the only time the coupler is pressurized is when its curling or dumping ? Or am I misunderstanding. I also thought about installing my own solenoid with a push button, not a switch...
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