G5200H dim light & dead fuel pump

tractorRicky

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My Kubota G5200H is being stubborn! I just bought this thing used, and after sitting for two years, I dropped in a new battery and ignition switch, it ran great!
Now, after just cleaning it up, the indicator light is dim when I turn the key to ON, and I get no click from the fuel pump. Fuse is fine.


I need help figuring out the likely weak points! I'm getting partial power, but not enough to fire the pump. What components on these older Kubotas are famous for causing a high resistance, incomplete circuit when you hit the ON position? Any quick fixes or isolation tips?
 
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Make sure to check those ground connections and the ignition switch plug because, trust me, corrosion loves to sneak in there. It’s super common! Also, if you’ve got a minute, do a quick voltage drop test on the fuel pump. If you're seeing a loss of over about 0.5 volts, that's usually a sign that something’s off, like a bad connection or high resistance in the circuit.
 
Don’t forget to check those safety interlock switches! If the seat and PTO circuits aren’t aligned just right, they can surprisingly cut off full power without a sound. It’s a sneaky little issue that can catch you off guard, so give them a careful look.
 

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