How did that thumb wheel switc you ordered work out? Was it a plug and play or were their complications? I’ve got a 257B2 and its thumb wheel switch is becoming hard to rotate and sticks.
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Cat 226b thumb wheel switch replacement
- Thread starter Shan Singh
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- 226b cat skid steer
Nige
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It wouldn’t work. It’s somewhere in the thread. Start from Post #23 on Page 2.
The Cat switch requires an 8v supply and unfortunately the only switches on the open market all specify a 5v supply. Supplied with 5v they work great, supplied with 8v they don't.
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Hi, The right joystick thumb switch died on our 2007 257B2 this past month. I use a grapple attachment a lot. I had CAT mobile service in today for a look. For what it might be worth, his determination is that the ECM (part # 2160658) under the floor board is not working correctly. He said, "There is no output from pin 40 and pin 42 which is for A1 solenoid and no ouput for pin 58 and pin 42 which is A2 solenoid. This is directly from the ECM. The inputs are working as they can read using the laptop but nothing comes out of the ECM as 12 volts on pin 1 and 3."
So now I'm looking at whether or not to get a reman ECM or sell the machine as is.
So now I'm looking at whether or not to get a reman ECM or sell the machine as is.
Nige
Senior Member
No. See my post #122 just above.
I have the same issue with my switch 259b3 cat. I am wondering about contacting the manufacture you bought your switch from and having 100ish of them made with the right 8v and then perhaps selling them on an eBay store. ♂️ You guys are much more knowledgeable than me. Great feed. Thanks to all for the knowledge. Glad there are still guys out there fixing there equipment like me.
I wonder if they would sell 100 of them if i didn’t mention caterpillar. It would be worth reselling them on eBay to help you guys out. I need one.
Good idea.
pbd05
Well-Known Member
With the right item description, I think you'd have an easy time selling them. Hopefully the manufacturer will play ball.
Nige
Senior Member
For something that size you might have to be talking 10,000 pieces rather than 100 to make it worth their while.
You’re probably right and seem very knowledgeable. I have a cat 259b 2012 and need to install a 14 pin wiring harness on the machine I believe it was taken off previously. I can not find any information or videos of guys installing them. What’s the best place to get a wiring diagram? I ordered the conversion from skid steer genius to go to 8 pin but need to solve this issue first. New member so not sure if i should create a thread about this? Thanks.
Nige
Senior Member
You want an OEM electrical schematic for the machine, correct.? Serial Number identifies the appropriate schematic.
Nige
Senior Member
I'll send you the electrical schematic. Keep an eye on your messages.