LS160/170 EIC malfunction

[frenchy9899]

Just a note to all who has ever had problem with there EIC not functioning properly.I just went thru an intermittent no light/no start condition on my loader,followed the manual diagnostics to the point where my solution was to replaced EIC,after checking on the price I was not satisfied with the idea of spending that kind of money,so finally got to the point the EIC would not work anymore,so I went thru and followed the manual again,test lighted all power points coming in/from EIC,but this time I also check voltage and the main power coming to the EIC powered from a 5amp fuse out of the engine compartement was reading 12.8 volts @ fuse and 7.3 volts at EIC,so power was being lost between the two.So for a quick fix and time restraint I ran a constant hot from the ignition S/W with a 5amp inline fuse straight to the EIC connector and VOILA!!! Problem solved! Long story,but hope this help. I'm sure if taken to local NH dealer the EIC would've been replaced,and when brought back a week later because system acted up again would"ve been told they now found a problem in the wiring which caused the EIC to go bad the first time.Blah,blah blah, that $30 manual download as already paid for its self!

 

[Planenut99]

On another note, there is a capacitor on the back of that board. It maintains power to the board during the start cycle. If it cracks or breaks off, your EIC will reset when you start the machine and force you to take off your seat belt and put it back on.

 

[frenchy9899]

On another note, there is a capacitor on the back of that board. It maintains power to the board during the start cycle. If it cracks or breaks off, your EIC will reset when you start the machine and force you to take off your seat belt and put it back on.

Nice to know and I bet a local electronic repair shop could order and solder one of those back in a whole lot cheaper than buying the EIC board.Thanks for your reply Planenutt99!