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  1. FairviewFarmPhil

    Case 580 LPS year 1999 Operation question - red button?

    Hi All, A new acquisition I have is a Case backhoe Super LE 580(LPS) and I’m having some issues with the eletrical connections to my powershift trans. I’m trying to workout what the red button on the loader joystick is meant to be doing. There is a black button next to it also which would be...
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    case 580SL series 2 power shift

    Pulled the controller to confirm... it’s a APC 71-12 listed on controller.
  3. FairviewFarmPhil

    case 580SL series 2 power shift

    Thanks heaps for responding. From this website below I understand I have the APC 71-12 (it looks the same as one in picture on right) http://www.griffithstraders.com.au/partsbooks/case-backhoe_2/transmission-brakes-rear-axles_23-36/egs-controller-all-models_412.html Looking forward to your reply.
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    case 580SL series 2 power shift

    Thanks for your thoughts @alrman The alarm on the handbrake sounds as soon as you put in F or R so I assume it’s not the shift leaver. It’s got me thinking why it goes into reverse just fine when you push the clutch button even when in neutral on the shifter. It also jumps into reverse for a...
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    case 580SL series 2 power shift

    Forgot to mention it’s been sitting at a property a 3 yrs in a shed and not much if any use. I’ve checked earth connections and alternator output.
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    case 580SL series 2 power shift

    So works ‘fine’ (forward and backward) when cold. When warm it wasn’t going into gear and when the clutch button on the loader control it would go into reverse from any gear position. I’ve topped up trans when running (was low a few L). I’ve cleaned all eletrical connections in cab (trans...
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    case 580SL series 2 power shift

    New member after finding this thread: Thanks for uploading the codes @garyhoff I was wondering if anyone can help point me in the right direction with a fault code I’m getting: I’m getting ‘do’ and ‘oc’ which I understand ‘oc’ is open connection or open circuit. Where should I start looking...
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