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    New Guy :) 2007 Cat 315CL No Crank - need some guidance please

    Okay some good progress this morning. I tested the start circuit completely and once I located it I found a fault in the starter relay, there was good voltage going to it but nothing come out of it when the key in the start position. I was able to bridge the contacts of the supply and output...
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    New Guy :) 2007 Cat 315CL No Crank - need some guidance please

    Nige, I'll get those numbers for you tomorrow along with the serial number. Then will have more specific info to go on. I appreciate it. Heymccall, IDK Something about the starter assembly looked funny to me, like it was backwards, most of the starters I have worked with have the starter cast...
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    New Guy :) 2007 Cat 315CL No Crank - need some guidance please

    Yes I have the large multipage fold out schematics in the back of the paper manual binder, I tried using the location section but the G7 callout for starter relay didn't yield much help, I was confused because they only show one side of the machine too. I think, cautiously, that the starter...
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    New Guy :) 2007 Cat 315CL No Crank - need some guidance please

    Okay I'll get the serial number Saturday when I'm with the machine again. You are right that I should actually test the lockout switch, I only say it appears to be working because if I cycle the key quickly with it in the raised lockout position the starter will bump once as described above, if...
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    New Guy :) 2007 Cat 315CL No Crank - need some guidance please

    Okay I'll check the grounds, I know I checked the main ones but I'll look for others I have missed. I remember testing the resistance between the ground strap and solenoid but not sure I actually measured to chassis ground. I know the battery grounds are good. I can get the serial number but I...
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    New Guy :) 2007 Cat 315CL No Crank - need some guidance please

    Hello, New guy here, trying to figure out an issue with our 2007 Cat 315CL excavator. We have been unable to start it for a while now and need some help as I have reached the extent of my knowledge on these machines, I have a background in automotive work but new to heavy equipment. Basically...
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