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No Spark Issue on a Kohler Courage Engine

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My Estate Car is not working - Sell all your Stocks and Bonds!!!
Well it's not really the 'end of the world' but I have to say, it sure is an annoyance. I bought this old ride on mower a while ago and re-worked it to become a daily driver for me to get around the property here at the lake. I use it all the time and it sure is nice not having to walk down the hill to the lake, or back up the hill too. Especially with my knees being half wore out and half not working!! LOL
The Estate Car was working great and then one day it wouldn't start. I tried everything but I couldn't get it to start and I had to walk back up the hill to the camp!! I was not happy!!! The next day it started like nothing ever happened. But then it wouldn't start again the other day and so I figured I better get it back in the shop and have a look see.
So in this video I try and diagnose why it won't start. The first thing I found was 'no spark' Hey, I figured this is going to be easy. But there I go thinking again.
At the end of the day I couldn't find anything wrong. Intermittent faults are bears to try and track down. I guess I'll have to wait until another day to chase this one. A day when the fault comes back, and it will !!
If anyone has any ideas what might be causing my Estate Car not to start please let me know in the comments. I'll be eternally grateful!!
Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoyed the video. Please 'thumbs up' me and leave me some comments. And if you haven't done so already, please consider 'subscribing' to my channel. It sure helps my videos get noticed and my channel grow.
I hope you all have a great week.
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@tree_carcass_mangler Год назад

Well everything you covered was all Greek to me! But I got a primer on things to look for, so thanks for that! Thumbs up!

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

Hello there Steve!! Suffice to say I had no spark, I took some things apart and didn't find anything and now I have spark!! What was wrong? Who knows!! But it'll be back!! Take care!!

@ronniehoward6601 Год назад

I hate those intermittent problems they always work when you're checking them out but when you really need it , it doesn't work. I hope you can find it before it leaves you stranded. Enjoyed the video and I'll see you on the next one God bless.

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? That is so true eh Ronnie!! The Estate Car failed when I had it down at the boat house and I had to walk back up to the camp. That may not sound terrible to a lot of folks, but it's hard on poor old me!! LOL God Bless you too Ronnie and take 'er easy!!!

@stevoj8959 Год назад

Those electrical problems are hard to trace. If it happens again my guess would be the switch but hopefully it was that connection. Thanks Mike. Stevo

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? It's been about a week since I made this 'attempted repair' and the Estate Car is still starting like a Honda!! LOL Not too sure what was up but it'll come back and then I can have another go at finding it. Take 'er easy!!

@Kcender57 Год назад

Congratulations Mike on five years. Keep em coming 👍.

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? Thank you for the nice comment . The last 5 years were pretty good fun for sure. I hope you continue to enjoy my channel!! Take 'er easy!!

@loggerjohn01 Год назад

Hey Mike, that's a real head scratcher for sure. Must be a short somewhere. Good luck, i hope you guys aren't effected by all the flooding down there. Take care

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? Thanks John. The rain was pretty intense for sure. We had over 5 inches in 24 hours but we were spared any kind of damage. Not the case around the city though. They've been getting hammered this year with Fiona, the wildfires and now the rains. Take care!!

@dicktracygarden Год назад

I like how you deduce your problem and fix.

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? Thanks. I guess what I try and do is figure out what can stop the engine and work backwards. I'm good at working backwards!! LOL Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a great week!!

@redneckrepairs7628 17 дней назад

it is most likely a safety interlock switch. it's most likely the reverse safety switch or seat safety switch. either of these will kill spark when engaged, and sometimes they fail in such a way as to kill spark before it gets a chance to start.

@gravelyman Год назад

U know Grampie. Intermittent problems are a pain to figure out. Just see what happens like you said. 🔧👍

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

Hey there Artie!! When this fault comes back, and it will, I'll be on it like a dog on a bone buddy!! LOL Take care!!

@bigsonslawncare Год назад

That was funny Mike when you said, " I fixed it! Nah no I didn't" Electrical always gets me going💯👍🏾

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? I'd be 'shocked' if this wasn't an electrical problem!! LOL This fault will be back you know it eh!! Then I'll jump on it again and hopefully find something wrong!! Take care!!

@bigsonslawncare Год назад

@@GrampiesWorkshop 🤣

@whenworkisplay Год назад

Happy anniversary Mike. Nice video. Enjoyed your progression through camera gear and editing software. I am reaching that point now, and would like to upgrade as I try to learn to make better videos. Hope your weekend is great, Ben

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

Hey Ben, thanks for the nice comment. Too bad I didn't have comments turned on for that video eh!! I would like to help you and your channel if you ever have any questions, but since I messed up on my post, maybe I'm not the guy to be asking!! LOL Take care!!

@user-wr3gp8hj3i 3 месяца назад

I don’t know squat about angry pixies⚡️ but when you mentioned the key switch it dawned on me that my (reverse with blade engaged) button on mine hasn’t worked the last couple times I used it (2016 CC XT1)… so it stands out to me in my specific case! Anywho, I enjoyed hanging out with you. Subscribed!

@GrampiesWorkshop 3 месяца назад

How's she goin"? So nice of you to subscribe to the channel. I hope we can exchange some ideas in the future. The no spark issue on my tractor was a real head scratcher. I stripped the whole wiring system, but I don't think that needed to be done to find the fault, as it was just a bad switch. But I sure learned a lot about lawn tractor wiring!! LOL Take 'er easy!!

@user-wr3gp8hj3i 3 месяца назад

@@GrampiesWorkshop I did trace it back to the key switch, which had been nested in by mice and had at least 4 wires insulation eaten away/touching!! Before I knew how bad it was, I was able to just disconnect the top connector and run everything (which of course is the incorrect way, but a few other videos I’ve seen recommended). I’m really glad I took your advice to take the extra time to make sure I find the actual fault and fix correctly! It’s been a good mower so far but I bought a zero turn so it’s going to live at Grandmas house now!

@GrampiesWorkshop 3 месяца назад

@@user-wr3gp8hj3i That sounds positive. Well done. Grandma will appreciate it and I bet the zero turn will be well liked at your place too!!

@tinkeringtaylor3053 Год назад

Hi Mike, well thats a puzzle but it started fine the next morning, so in my eyes you must have fixed the problem, so i will say good fix done 👍

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? Thanks Neville. Yeah a good fix, but when I try and explain what was wrong I have no final cause!! LOL Take 'er easy!!!

@OldSneelock Год назад

That's frustrating. It's been suggested to replace the wire to the ignition switch. That is a good idea. The old Sears had one wire running to each safety. the safety just grounded the wire if there was a fault. Can you have a test light in the boot and ping the connections if it fails.

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? That's a good trouble shooting technique for sure. Right now the engine starts and runs great!! But the next time it fails, and it will, I'll try some more trouble shooting like you mentioned. I'm leaning towards a bad ground. Like you say, most of the grounds are done to the body and frame and those connections are prone to rust and high resistance over time. Take 'er easy!!!

@OldSneelock Год назад

@@GrampiesWorkshop A bad ground would cause it not to stop. Some where in the circuit the conductor or some component is grounding. To fix the Craftsman I removed the safety circuit.

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

@@OldSneelock Hey there Dave!! The only safety left is the brake on switch and it seems to be OK. If the kill wire gets grounded the engine stops. That's the way this one is set up. I expect this is a normal set up. I will be checking into the ground on the ignition switch next. Take care!!

@bigvicsworkshop Год назад

Mr. Mike you may not have fixed it. But you taught me a lot in this video.. I thank ya for sharing it! Thank ya sir

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? This problem is a real head scratcher. I can't even tell ya what is not the problem. But I can tell ya the problem will be back but I'll be ready for it. Thanks for catching up old trout and take 'er easy!

@bc8968 Год назад

Check Manuel for all the safety switches: parking brake,seat,pto engaged,start switch(spray lube in key hole). Those micro-switches get dirty and hang up, also the levers that push against the switches can be miss-aligned. Best wishes, hang in there!

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? Thanks very much for the tips!! I'm pretty sure it isn't any of the safety switches because I jumpered them all out except the brake switch. Since I have no mower on this I removed the PTO apparatus and jumpered the seat and gear selected switches. I was thinking it maybe the ignition switch but I have read some comments here and now I'm thinking maybe it's a bad ground at the ignition switch!! Thanks for your tips though. They were all worth checking. Take care!!!

@Big_Johns Год назад

Well as long as it cranks and runs YOU fixed it. 🤣🤣 Good job Mike, hey Mrs Nannie. 👋

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

Hey there John!! That's right eh!! I did fix it. And when it fails again, and it will, I'll have a chance to fix it again!! LOL I like that!!! Take 'er easy!!

@Big_Johns Год назад

At least it'll keep you busy. LoL

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

@@Big_Johns It does that for sure eh!!

@keegantimber8571 Год назад

Or another idea Mike if it’s possible….disconnect the ground wire at the coil….and install another temporary ground wire…even with a temporary switch if you wanted…to ground out the coil when you want to shut it off. That would eliminate the ignition switch and possibly isolate the coil as the issue??

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

Hey there Jim. That's a good idea too. I never thought of that. It's worth a try for sure. The thing is, right now the tractor is working good. But when it fails again this would be a good tactic to use. Thanks and take care!!

@TheRustyRooster Год назад

Mike ol buddy thats a good ol head scratcher. I love it.. we both know you gonna have to dig a little deeper. Your feeling confident in the coil , so tell me more about those jumped out safety switches. Just my 2 cents.

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? Since this isn't a mowing machine any more I jumpered out all the safeties except for the 'brake on' switch. I removed all the PTO and mower deck stuff too. I'm thinking maybe it's a intermittent ignition switch or a bad ground at the ignition switch!! This will fail again, we know that for a fact, and then I'll hopefully find the fault!! Take care!!!

@RossOnTheLand Год назад

Hi Mike! Im watching your newest 5 year anniversary video but see you ha e comments turned off. Cant congratulate you over there as I'm watching.

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? Thanks Ross. Just to show how 'skilled' I am with RU-vid technology, I somehow managed to turn off the comments. Sometimes I even amaze myself!! LOL They're back on now I think!! LOL Thanks and take 'er easy!!

@TomokosEnterprize Год назад

Great to see you bud. I am in Winnipeg visiting my sister Disa. Good to see you always staying busy keeping busy fixing and keeping the grease and oils flowing. I sure hear you on intermittent. Super bothersome when they are like that. Hi to Nannie J and take care eh.

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? Sounds like you're living the dream there Dean. Visiting your sister, now there, I'd like to be a fly on the wall l for an evening!!! LOL Thanks for tuning in and take 'er easy!!

@davessmallenginerevival2847 Год назад

Hi mike. I hope you fixed it but if not its for sure a safety switch, seat, brake,or pto lever switch. Good luck buddy

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin"? Well Dave, it's not a safety switch., I was a bad boy and jumpered them all out last year, except for the 'brake on' switch. Since this isn't a mowing machine any more I thought they would be a nuisance so I made sure they wouldn't be!! LOL I'm thinking a bad ground at the ignition switch or a bad ignition switch itself. We'll see the next time this fails, and it will!! Take care!!

@RCAFpolarexpress Год назад

Good Morning Mon Ami, You Are An OUTSTANDING small engine repair mechanic 😇👍🧐👌Electrical is not easy to fix for sure and need a good analyst like your did 🧐👍 Have a fun week Sir Cheers 🍻🍻

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

Comment ca va mon ami? I thought this fault was a bad coil, but there I go thinking again. I'm kind of wondering if it's a bad ignition switch, but the grounds are sometimes at fault too. More digging and troubleshooting needed eh!! Trouble is, it's working like a Swiss Watch right now!! Merci pour les commentaires David et bonne semaine!!

@RCAFpolarexpress Год назад

@@GrampiesWorkshop Happy 5th anniversary Sir on You Tube ( Your comment is turn off ) so that is why I'm leaving this comment mon ami 😇😇👌👌✨✨🚀🚀👍👍🍻🍻

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

@@RCAFpolarexpress Merci Dave. Not too sure what's going on but he comments keep getting turned off. Thanks for all your support and a la prochaine!!

@RCAFpolarexpress Год назад

@@GrampiesWorkshop 😇😇👌👌👍👍

@VickyGeagan Год назад

Mike sounds like your ignition switch is wearing out. I had an old truck that the same thing happened to it as your estate car. I replaced the switch and it solved the problem. Sometimes it would start other times it would be complacently dead. Once i replaced the switch it ran just fine.

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? Vicky, it's great to see your comment. I missed ya girl!! You know Vicky, I think you have the problem nailed. I was thinking some more about this and the ignition switch is all that is there besides the wire. I was going to strip the wiring harness so I could examine the wire and make sure it only goes back to the ignition switch, but I think a new switch would be a better choice of what to do next!! Thanks for commenting and I hope you are doing OK and enjoying the summer!! Take 'er easy!!!

@knottwworking Год назад

Good to see you take it all in stride Mike! 👍Good luck with the Estate Car. Talk later. Terry

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? Terry I thought this was going to be just a bad coil. But there I go thinking again!! I'm sure there is a bad ground somewhere, but now the Estate Car is starting great. But the next time it fails, I'll be ready with some more 'diagnosing' ideas!! LOL Take 'er easy!!

@whenworkisplay Год назад

Good evening Mike, I would really like to be imparting words of wisdom to you right now, as to how to solve this problem. But to be completely honest I am better with a pick and shovel. On the upside, when you figure this out I am going to learn something. Have a good one ,Ben 👍🍻🍻

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? Ha Ha Ha!! I hear ya buddy!! This one has been beat. I'm leaning more and more towards a bad ignition switch, but since I worked on this fault (a week ago) the estate car has been working great!! LOL Take care!!

@tractortalkwithgary1271 Год назад

I had to laugh when you were first saying that it wouldn’t start. I don’t know if you ever saw the movie “Sling Blade” . There is a line in there where the main character worked fixing small engines and lawn mowers. One is brought to him that has a couple people stumped. He walks over, removes the gas cap, and says “It ain’t got no gas in it” I just thought that was funny Mike

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? I never saw that movie Gary, but I should have a look. I think I could relate to him!! LOL The Estate Car is working like a Swiss Watch right now, but the fault will come back. Then I can turn on my 'spidy sense' and try and figure it out again!! LOL Take 'er easy!!

@keegantimber8571 Год назад

First..I must say I had a problem with the ignition switch on my similar “estate car”, Thought it would be simple to install a generic switch from Princess Auto. No!! When I got into the wiring it was craziness. Not just a simple off, run, and start with a feed. Had to be at least 7 or 8 wires for the stupid thing. Anyways, you might try eliminating the ignition switch from the equation by making up some jumpers?? And use it for a few days….or weeks like a hot wired “stolen estate car”…to see how it works?? 👍👍👍

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? I must say Jim, your solution has peaked my interest!! A 'hot wired' estate car, I like the sounds of that!! LOL I would think the ignition switches are on the pricey side, so I'm hoping it might just be a bad ground at the ignition switch. We'll see I guess, but hot wiring is appealing to me more and more!! LOL Take 'er easy!!

@LewisMowersandBoats Год назад

Sometimes Mike on mtd. the safety switches are the most common problem. but also that white wire backs out if it's not all the way in remember you have to have body ground 😊

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? Thanks for these tips Brock!! I thought some on this and was thinking it could be an intermittent ignition switch but then a commenter suggested a bad ground at the ignition switch. And like you mentioned too, body grounds are never fault free eh!! Thanks for the advice and take 'er easy!!!

@LewisMowersandBoats Год назад

@GrampiesWorkshop you bet brother 😀

@PurpleCollarLife Год назад

Great information!

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? This one has me stumped. The worst thing about intermittent faults is they will fail when you need them the most!! And this one will be back!! Thanks for tuning in and have a great week!!

@twinbrookacres Год назад

I once had an intermittent short on brake lights on my car. I traced the wire several times before i found the problem. My guess - you have a similar problem but you said you checked the wiring. Mine was a very tiny spot shorting out above the frame, a very difficult place to see.

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? You could be on to something there Rick. I did check the wiring but only visually. The wire goes into a piece of loom and the into a run with several other wires and they are all taped together and tucked in under the frame and they look like they are in great shape. I did some more thinking on this and if it fails again, and it will, I think I'll change the ignition switch!! Take care!!!

@RustyGlovebox Год назад

That can be really aggravating when it leaves you walking. Good luck Mike and hope it was a bad connection at the plug. Cheers

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? Thanks Lloyd. The plug looked good, but that was really the only thing I took apart and now it working so that could have been the culprit!! LOL Thanks for watching and have a great week!!

@OrangeismyNewGreen Год назад

Maybe just cleaning the connector helped 🤞🏻🙂. By the way Mike, I challenged you in my latest video, go have a look 👍🏻. Have a great week Mike 👍🏻🙂🙋🏼‍♂️

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? Since the only thing I took apart was the plug Luc, it could very well be, that's the fault. But I'm leaning more towards a bad ground at the ignition switch. Thanks for the challenge. I have been following along with these challenge videos and I'm glad you challenged me!! Take 'er easy!!

@haneyoakie14 Год назад

Takes a lot of courage to own a Courage is what I have always heard.

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? Ha Ha Ha!! I've heard that too Tom!! But the engine works great, if I can get it started!! LOL I'm thinking this maybe a bad ignition switch, but then Steve Rob just mentioned it could be the ground at the switch, so now I have 2 more possibilities of things to check!! Thanks for watching and have a great week!!

@davessmallenginerevival2847 Год назад

😂😂😂

@haneyoakie14 Год назад

@@GrampiesWorkshop I have heard that the flaw in them is they skimp on assembly locktite on the case Koehler Courage is a high-quality engine, but its reliability depends on proper maintenance. New users might face issues if they don’t adequately care for their Courage engines. The most common problem with this series is the engine case cracking due to neglect. However, with proper upkeep, these engines can last for years.

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

@@haneyoakie14 Well I'm not sure if I do 'proper' maintenance, but I do maintenance so maybe if it lasts for 5 more years that'll be good!!! LOL

@TheKnacklersWorkshop Год назад

Hello Mike, Sorry I have been on the missing list, but I am back now... I hate intermittent faults, I hope someone has a good suggestion on what the issue is... Take care. Paul,,

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? Great to read your comments again Paul. We all get busy eh!! I find from time to time, intermittent faults, every now and then, cause me to get pretty upset too!! LOL Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a great week!!!

@BruceLyeg Год назад

Nothing worse than trying to chase intermittent electrical faults. My least favorite job of all. My guess would be the ignition switch, but that's just a guess based on the fact that you've checked everything else. Good luck with it, Mike

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? Thanks Bruce. I'm with you on the ignition switch. But a bad ground is still on m y list too!! LOL Take 'er easy!!!

@janetdickson4451 Год назад

Oh i'm sure that is frustrating especially since it works great when it does. One of these times you will solve the issue I'm sure.

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

Thanks for having confidence in me. If it comes back, and it will, I'll be ready!! LOL Love ya!!!

@noelstractors-firewood57 Год назад

Hehehe. Aren’t they fun to find. Intermittent flauts. 🤭🤭 I guessing the ignition switch in the start position is not taking the ground away to allow the spark to happen. Just a guess Mike. Those kind of troubles are why people have no hair or drink a lot. 🤣🤣😂😂👍🏻🍻🥃🇨🇦

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin"? You know Noel when I was thinking about this problem that's what I kind of came up with too, that the ignition switch is faulty. But then Steve Rob suggested maybe it's the ground at the ignition switch. It's grounded at the switch to the body and we know what kind of connections they make after some time eh!! Thanks for the tips though Noel. I'll be checking those out because this fault is going to come back for sure eh!! Take 'er easy!!!

@noelstractors-firewood57 Год назад

@@GrampiesWorkshop Good point. Never thought about that. Hehe. To new of tractor for me to figure out. 🤣🤣😂😂🤭🤭👍🏻🇨🇦

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

@@noelstractors-firewood57 LOL

@DIYVariety Год назад

Well mike lol i have no idea but you will get it im sure cheers mike

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? It's been working great since I worked on this fault, but you and I both know it'll fail again, and at the worst possible time too eh!! LOL Take 'er easy!!!

@DavidMNighswander-ir7os Год назад

Hey MIke. Comments are turned of on your anniversary video.

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? Here I was celebrating my 5th Anniversary and telling everyone all I learned about RU-vid in 5 years and then I go and somehow turn off the comments. Pretty smart move eh!! LOL I think the comments are back on now though!! Thanks Dave and take 'er easy!!

@DavidMNighswander-ir7os Год назад

@@GrampiesWorkshop It happens. I use a program called TubeBuddy to run a template for my videos. I set it up to always have set parameters. There is a free version that I am currently using while I get the channel straightened out. When I feel comfortable I will go back to the subscription version. It costs about $15..00 a month and helps create thumbnails, pick tags, and do bulk changes. Like erasing Tesla from all the videos on my channel. 😡😤😠

@gbltheolechurch5acrehomestead Год назад

My NS Buddy Mike! Nice little project…..I need something to cut thick weeds….what do you think?

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? About the only thing would be a Brush Hog for the rear of that nice new Kubota you bought!! You know Garry, the price of the tractor is only the start. Now you need attachments. The guy with the most attachments wins the game!! LOL Take care!!

@HuntingFarmerOfficial Год назад

I hope you can find the problem, when it arises again. I’m wondering (like you mentioned) if it isn’t in the ignition switch?

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? The ignition switch is looking more and more guilty eh!! I checked the price for a new one and it's kind of high so I'll check for a bad ground the next time the fault occurs before jumping in and changing the switch. Thanks for the help and take 'er easy!!!

@STTC Год назад

Nothing like a frustrating intermittent fault to test the temperament lol

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? And did I mention it was on a stinkin' hot da too!! Sweat dripping in my eyes, oh man, it was some bad!! LOL But the fault is gone for now. But it'll be back and then I'll tackle it again!! Take 'er easy!!!

@OpenAirOutdoors Год назад

Don't you just hate that!😡 Here's a thought, do you have a safety switch under your seat? Take care Mike✌

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? I do have a switch for the seat Marc, but I jumpered that out a while ago. In fact I have disabled a lot of the safeties since this machine isn't a mower anymore!! I know I'm a crazy man!! LOL Take care!!

@haneyoakie14 Год назад

@@GrampiesWorkshop Mike’s living on the edge! Of a lake!

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

@@haneyoakie14 10 - 4

@MissouriOldTimer Год назад

you know what Taryl dactal says,, if you own a koher courage,, you have to have courage.. lol.did you check the kill wire to make sure it didn't have any bad spots in it?

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? Well VERnon The Kohler Courage works great if I can get it started!! LOL The kill wire seems to be in good condition. I never traced it all the way back to the ignition switch, but the wire loom looks to be in good shape. I think it might be a bad ground or bad ignition switch. The next time this fails I'll be checking those things first!! Take care and thanks for the input!!!

@SteveRobReviews Год назад

Interesting one Mike. Bad connection at the plugin or bad switch but where does the switch get its ground to kill the coil , that's where I'd look next if it doesn't start again.

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? That's good point Steve!! The ground for that switch goes to the chassis. And we both know what happens to those connections after a time eh!! I'll have a look at the that and see what's up!! Thanks and take 'er easy!!

@jackcollins2344 Год назад

@@GrampiesWorkshop Mike, I am thinking the same thing Steve is saying, but wanted to read the reviews before I replied ... anyway keep your stick on the ice

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

@@jackcollins2344 Checking the ground at the switch side is sure worth looking into eh!!

@larry9441 Год назад

Have you got a seat safety switch that kills the engine when you get off? Could be something like that.

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? Good thought there Larry and thanks for watching by the way!! But I have the seat switch jumpered out. In fact I have a lot of the safeties disabled except for the 'brake on' switch. SInce this isn't a mowing machine any more I did away with a lot of that gear. Thanks for helping out with this though and take 'er easy!!!

@tractortalkwithgary1271 Год назад

After everything that you listed off, could it possibly be a bad ground connection?

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

Hey Gary!! Yes it very well could be a bad ground. In fact, I'm leaning that way more and more. When it fails again, and it will, I'll surely be doing an update!! Thanks for the help buddy and take care!!

@alanreynolds2125 Год назад

it's a fix 🤞

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? Thanks for dropping by the shop Alan!! Well I like the way you think, but this fault hasn't been fixed ... yet!!! It's intermittent and even though the old Estate Car is working like a Swiss Watch right now, it will come back. But I have a few ideas now, after reading though these comments, so when it does come back, I'll be ready to tackle it again!!! I'll keep you all posted on any updates. LOL I appreciate you watching and commenting. Take 'er easy!!!

@haneyoakie14 Год назад

It is the seat switch. That is my wager.

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin"? No Tom it's not the seat switch. I can say that confidently because (ahem) I removed all the tricky little 'safety' switches!! LOL Take care!!!

@haneyoakie14 Год назад

@@GrampiesWorkshop ok. Then my next guess is that it is the nut behind the wheel. Lol

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

@@haneyoakie14 OK!! Now I think you're honing in on the primary fault Tom!! LOL

@EverydayProjects Год назад

When you first cranked it over and there was no spark, you had breakfast cereal "Nut 'N Honey" I think there could be a problem with the neutral safety switch, if there is one. They are known to get sticky and wear causing intermittent starts. Or the ignition switch could be the issue. Is there a requirement to have the transmission selector in neutral or park for the tractor to turn the starter? If so, there's a neutral safety switch there somewhere.

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? Well Craig, I was eating healthy this day because I had Nut 'N Honey on this old bird!! I was a bad boy and jumpered out all the safeties on this except for the 'brake on' switch, so the neutral sw is not the problem. I'm thinking an intermittent ignition switch, but then Steve Rob suggested maybe a bad ground at the ignition switch. I never thought of that and since the ground is made through the body, you know what can happen with those connections after a time eh!! The next time this fails, and it will, I'll be checking out the switch and grounds for sure. Stay cool and I hope the fires out there aren't anywheres close to you folks!! Take 'er easy!!

@EverydayProjects Год назад

@@GrampiesWorkshop Good plan on the diagnostics. Could well be the ignition switch ground. The contacts in them wear and can cause trouble. Not as much trouble as me, but I've had more practice! Let us all know when you figure it out.

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

@@EverydayProjects 10 - 4

@EverydayProjects Год назад

@@GrampiesWorkshop Was that a 10 -4 on you’ll let us know or a 10-4 on it’s not as much trouble as me? I need this info for my log book😏🤓🤨✍🏻🐿🐿🐿🐿🐿🐿🐿🐿🐿🐿🐿

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

@@EverydayProjects After I thought about it, it's for both!! LOL

@tractortalkwithgary1271 Год назад

Your comments are turned off for your 5 year anniversary video Grampie... in case you weren’t aware

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? Thanks Gary!! I'm not too sure how I managed to do that but I did. It's fixed now I think!! LOL Thanks for letting me know and take 'er easy!

@mason4427 Год назад

How’s it going grampys workshop wanted to ask you how has nannie been doing just was woundering how she’s been doing I’ve been doing good is it hot your way it’s very hot here were I live

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

Hello there Mason. Thanks for asking after Nannie. She is doing not too bad. Not as good as we had hoped but not too bad. It has been so hot around here the moonshiners are putting the copper coils back in the AC units!! LOL Take care!!

@whenworkisplay Год назад

Mike, your comment section is turned off for your latest video 🤔

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? OOPS!! I goofed big time there. I have gone back in and remedied the problem. Thanks for the note about it Ben and have a great weekend!!

@chrisdickson7262 Год назад

Maybe with how cheap gas is, you could just leave the kill wire unattached and having running at standby all the time. Maybe...well maybe not. I know a few weeks ago when it happened to me, the first I checked was the seat switch and it was unplugged,lol. Seems you already took care of that, other than that I am no help. But if anyone can figure it out, I'd put my money on you.

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

Hey there Chris. I'm on this like a dog on a bone!!! After thinking about this some more, I'm thinking the ignition switch might be intermittent. Or maybe the ground at the ignition switch is intermittent. But I like your idea of leaving it run all the time just in case I need it in a hurry!! LOL

@hossdunn8727 Год назад

Bad coil they are known for that

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

Good day eh!! Yes and I have had a bad coil before. I also thought a low oil switch, but this doesn't have one. The coil was OK. I think it's the ignition switch being intermittent!! Take care!!

@hossdunn8727 Год назад

Bad coil know for that

@GrampiesWorkshop Год назад

How's she goin'? That's the first thing I thought it was too Hoss, but I tried a new coil and the same fault was there. Drat and darn!! LOL Take care!!