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Recent content by Aussie 3355

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    Cat 299D Error

    Thank you, Nige. I will get an auto electrician to look at it. Everything was good, except the boom not operating. until the mechanic connected the new RH Joystick. I really appreciate your knowledge and help with all the posts you answer. I will let you know how it works out.
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    Cat 299D Error

    Yes, dashboard lights up, under the engine temp & hydraulic temp guages when I toggle through it shows battery voltage 12.3 V. Thank you for the schematic.
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    Cat 299D Error

    The original part is : 269 0263 The new part is : 456 0166 The new part is the base with bare metal handle. he did not fit the pistol grip with the control buttons when he was trying to configure it with the CAT ET. The old joystick was still in place and the new one was in his lap. He tells me...
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    Cat 299D Error

    Thank you, Nige. I am sure he tried this, but I will check when he comes back, and get the part number of the new joystick. I really appreciate your reply.
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    Cat 299D Error

    I purchased a 2012 CAT 299D XPS Two Speed, with 1900 hours. Serial No : CAT0299DTHCL00228. The engine starts and could be driven forward and reverse. Clam on the bucket would operate but the boom would not raise or lower. A mechanic using thye CAT ET found he could not calibrate the right hand...
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