S-185 a/c, horn, foot control switch all went out

[jmatthews6]

I recently got my S-185 serviced and everything was fine. The wiper electrical wires had come out of the clip in piece so i put them back in. I must have done it wrong and shorted something out because after I did that the horn, a/c, went out. I'm not sure if that caused the mechanism that allows me to alternate between foot and hand controls to go out but that now also doesn't work, I can only stay on hand controls which is what I was using when I plugged in the windshield wiper wires (yellow/green/brown wires-with a metal piece on the end). There is also an 18-07 code coming up. I'm not sure if this is related, but when I took it to the dealership, they didn't think it was related and they were stumped. Any help would be appreciated as it is hot without the a/c!!

 

[OldMachinist]

Did you check the fuses? They're behind the cover that's between your calves when you're sitting in the seat.

 

[jmatthews6]

Did you check the fuses? They're behind the cover that's between your calves when you're sitting in the seat.

I didn't try that. How do I open it and then which one would it be?

 

[7LBSSMALLIE]

I didn't try that. How do I open it and then which one would it be?

standing in front of unit looking at seat boom arms raised safety nsupport device in place. dome looking cover a 1/2 inch socket in hand, thats the fuse box and relay center. legend decal in box cover.relays are interchanglble. check all fuses if you see green any where wether on fuse or relays back side of box needs checked for same, clean all BRAKE CLEAN AND AIR apply die electric grease to all we, do this on pre d. the circuts youre chasing are not related, would expect to find mouse house in head liner behind switch panel for ac etc

 

[jmatthews6]

standing in front of unit looking at seat boom arms raised safety nsupport device in place. dome looking cover a 1/2 inch socket in hand, thats the fuse box and relay center. legend decal in box cover.relays are interchanglble. check all fuses if you see green any where wether on fuse or relays back side of box needs checked for same, clean all BRAKE CLEAN AND AIR apply die electric grease to all we, do this on pre d. the circuts youre chasing are not related, would expect to find mouse house in head liner behind switch panel for ac etc

So I need to use brake cleaner, and die grease and apply this to the fuses before I put them back?

 

[OldMachinist]

So I need to use brake cleaner, and die grease and apply this to the fuses before I put them back?

I think what he's saying is that if you see any green corrosion on any of the fuses or relays then you need to clean the connections on both sides of the fuse box with brake cleaner and then apply dielectric grease on everything when installing.

 

[biggie]

I think what he's saying is that if you see any green corrosion on any of the fuses or relays then you need to clean the connections on both sides of the fuse box with brake cleaner and then apply dielectric grease on everything when installing.

What about the relays. Could be a pooched relay. Switch it with a relay U know is good. maybe "lights, or Fuel pull. There is a ACS relay. If it's not working. Hand controlles s the default.

 

[Miker67]

What about the relays. Could be a pooched relay. Switch it with a relay U know is good. maybe "lights, or Fuel pull. There is a ACS relay. If it's not working. Hand controlles s the default.

Bobcats are prone to corrosion in the fuse panel. Even if the fuses and relays are good, they could not be making connection. There is a spray made by CRC called "2-26" that I have found to be by far the absolute best product you can apply to electrical components to deal with corrosion. It also leaves a film that will help prevent future corrosion. Just leave things open about 20 mins once you apply to prevent arcing.
If that doesn't do anything, time to flip the cab and start looking for loose connectors and chafed wires.
I would start at the fuse panel though.