need help 863

[ccobra70]

I have a 863 c with the deutsch diesel, it has the boss system read out for gauges which I cant see them at all (yes the bulb works I pulled it out and checked it) problem is it randomly beeps at me no particular order or sequence, how can I find out what its beeping for, it runs and operates like normal, and does it cold or hot

 

[mmsllc]

I would first check all of your fluid levels. It might be as simple as it is running hotter than normal or trying to warn you that you are low on engine oil, coolant or hydraulic fluid. It generally helps out a LOT if you can furnish your serial number, as it helps with better understanding which machine & setup you have.

 

[mmsllc]

I would first check all of your fluid levels. It might be as simple as it is running hotter than normal or trying to warn you that you are low on engine oil, coolant or hydraulic fluid. It generally helps out a LOT if you can furnish your serial number, as it helps with better understanding which machine & setup you have.

did you get it figured out? was it a simple fix?

 

[ccobra70]

did you get it figured out? was it a simple fix?

not real sure as I haven't ran it long enough but I think it was low on hydraulic oil , thing I hate is you cant read the display wish there was a way to replace it or just get rid of it the boss system sucks, does anyone make a plug in to the diag port to run a scanner

 

[ccobra70]

not real sure as I haven't ran it long enough but I think it was low on hydraulic oil , thing I hate is you cant read the display wish there was a way to replace it or just get rid of it the boss system sucks, does anyone make a plug in to the diag port to run a scanner

ok took the boss apart to find the light was burnt out and full of wasp nest so fixed that I can now get enough light to see it has error code ec 3 which is engine coolant sensor not connected, it the deutsch diesel air cooled or oil cooled does anybody know where that sensor is located so I can start there

 

[Tazza]

ok took the boss apart to find the light was burnt out and full of wasp nest so fixed that I can now get enough light to see it has error code ec 3 which is engine coolant sensor not connected, it the deutsch diesel air cooled or oil cooled does anybody know where that sensor is located so I can start there

It should be in the head somewhere, or so i would have thought.

 

[mmsllc]

It should be in the head somewhere, or so i would have thought.

863 with Duetz diesel engine is definitely oil cooled! check your oil level.

 

[ccobra70]

863 with Duetz diesel engine is definitely oil cooled! check your oil level.

just wanted to update if it may help someone in future , the boss code was ec-3 engine coolant and the 3 stands for wiring problem so I replaced the sensor from bobcat it was 63 dollars if I remember right took 5 min to replace its right to le left of the alternator has 2 red wires and a plug connector, that fixed the problem. thanks