Firstly, kudos for posting a Serial Number. 99% of posters don't......
You need to see if it has any Diagnostic Codes. The 8-pin Diagnostic connector is located inside the LH console. All you need is a short length of automotive wire to use as a jumper to pull Code. See the attachment for detailed instructions.
Thanks Nige, I'll check it for codes when I get a chance. ThomasFirstly, kudos for posting a Serial Number. 99% of posters don't......
You need to see if it has any Diagnostic Codes. The 8-pin Diagnostic connector is located inside the LH console. All you need is a short length of automotive wire to use as a jumper to pull Code. See the attachment for detailed instructions.
Thanks Nige, I might try and take it apart nothing to lose. A new one at my cat dealer is $535. Can I just put a new one on or does it have to be programed?Based on those symptoms it seems perfectly possible that something has failed inside the joystick control.
The control is "not repairable" according to the Part Number. In other words there are no replaceable parts inside it. Attached is the parts breakdown. Of course there is nothing to stop you attempting to disassemble it to see if you can find what's wrong. You may have to get creative with the disassembly because it's not designed to be taken apart. A new one is priced around $500.
It may interest you to know that the 230-1024 Control fitted to your machine was replaced with an improved Part Number 286-7039 after S/N JMH02260 onwards. That Part Number can also be fitted to your machine.
I can haul it to the dealer don't if they would let me change it out at their lot or not. About what would they charge to re-calibrate the sensors is it a big deal?If the control is replaced both the steering sensor and F/N/R sensors need to be re-calibrated. This is a job that requires Cat ET as far as I can see.
If it goes that route would you have the option to haul the tractor into your dealer, you change out the control, and have them do the re-calibration before you haul it away again..?
I'm about 3 or 4 miles from dealer.Sorry, I should have asked how far you are away from their shop for a service call when you pay the tech time & mileage to drive back & forth versus taking the machine to them. If you are close it might be better to simply have a site visit to do the re-calibration.
I think I'll take it off when I get time and see if I can figure out if I can repair it if now go get a new one. Thanks for you help.Usually the answer to that question from most posters is that you’re “a 2-hour drive from the dealer”......
As you were then, change the control yourself (if it comes to that) and have them come out and calibrate it.