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dash is dead

hey guys. the operator sprayed this lift down with a water hose. now the engine will not start & the dash will not power up. i checked voltage at the key switch, i have voltage to enguage the starter and power the ignition wire. i tested all the fuses all test good. i changed out the fuse box with a known good one. any thoughts on what to tezt next? thanks.jim
  • Posted 27 Aug 2014 03:55
  • By Hystertech3160
  • joined 4 Mar'14 - 26 messages
  • Arkansas, United States
Jim fultz
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update. got it fixed. found the switched hot wire to the #1 relay box was broken inside the plug.it was not visable. found it with a wiring diagram.
  • Posted 25 Sep 2014 23:53
  • By Hystertech3160
  • joined 4 Mar'14 - 26 messages
  • Arkansas, United States
Sorry Jim, Been nuts the past week at work. It's like everyone wants every thing fixed right now. Just click on my screen name and my email will pop up.
  • Posted 12 Sep 2014 11:59
  • By roadtech
  • joined 2 May'09 - 81 messages
  • Ohio, United States
can you give me a price on the dash you have and a way to get in touch with you?
  • Posted 9 Sep 2014 22:10
  • By Hystertech3160
  • joined 4 Mar'14 - 26 messages
  • Arkansas, United States
Jim fultz
thanks Roadtech. i cut all the loom & tape at the tilt, i have found that on a lot of lifts. my service manual didnt say anything about a obd connection. if i need a dash can you email me your phone number at [email address removed]. thanks again for the info.
  • Posted 29 Aug 2014 23:49
  • By Hystertech3160
  • joined 4 Mar'14 - 26 messages
  • Arkansas, United States
Jim,
Check the 5amp fuse that is on a single wire right next to the fuel mixer, also may want to check the Cam & Crank position sensors on the front of the engine for both moisture and see if they are connected or shorted.
Under the cup holder on the right side of the dash you can pull the cup holder out and look right by the tilt lever control there should be a white OBDll connector ( may be taped up) you can hook up a hand held device to. I may have a new dash panel for this truck also if you need it. Also check the wiring harness where the steering column tilts, there was issues with the harness pulling out of the plugs or wires breaking from the harness being too short.
  • Posted 29 Aug 2014 12:07
  • By roadtech
  • joined 2 May'09 - 81 messages
  • Ohio, United States
i checked the relays. the ignition relay closes when the key is cycled. this truck has 2 relay boxes. 1 in the foot well & 1 by the battery. i changed them out with another lift that is running.
  • Posted 27 Aug 2014 05:29
  • By Hystertech3160
  • joined 4 Mar'14 - 26 messages
  • Arkansas, United States
One other thing to check if you haven't is the relay boxes in the footstep wells,this is also where the VCM is on these I believe....check relays to make sure they are good and connections for water...right footwell I believe...
  • Posted 27 Aug 2014 05:06
  • Modified 27 Aug 2014 05:10 by poster
  • By kevin_t
  • joined 2 Dec'10 - 1,301 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
Yes they can.....
  • Posted 27 Aug 2014 05:04
  • By kevin_t
  • joined 2 Dec'10 - 1,301 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
i have pulled & cleaned every plug from the dash to the fuse box. can the dash cluster short out on these lifts?
  • Posted 27 Aug 2014 04:38
  • By Hystertech3160
  • joined 4 Mar'14 - 26 messages
  • Arkansas, United States
Yup- I agree. I'd just start pulling every connector apart I could find & blow them dry w/ air. Hopefully you'll find one that's still waterlogged.
  • Posted 27 Aug 2014 04:23
  • By bbforks
  • joined 1 Mar'12 - 1,437 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
bbforks (at) Hotmail (dot) com
Customers love technology- until they have to pay to fix it!
thanks for the reply but this truck has been setting for 3 weeks. you would think it would have dried out.
  • Posted 27 Aug 2014 04:16
  • By Hystertech3160
  • joined 4 Mar'14 - 26 messages
  • Arkansas, United States
Just let the thing air dry for at least a day before you start chasing your tail. I've seen this one any number of times. Advise to NEVER use water to clean the lift- always air
  • Posted 27 Aug 2014 04:13
  • By bbforks
  • joined 1 Mar'12 - 1,437 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
bbforks (at) Hotmail (dot) com
Customers love technology- until they have to pay to fix it!

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