Lights not working

[46brown]

I own a 2007 Branson 2910i. A while back, the headlights, blinkers, tail lights, and horn stopped working consistently and would only work intermittently. Now they don't work at all (the brake lights and white reverse lights work fine). The 2 fuses that are connected to the 4 non-working functions looked fine, but I replaced them anyway. Didn't help. I checked the fuse box and it looked clean, no rust or corrosion, and the wiring connections looked good. Wiring harnesses all looked OK. I ordered a new switch that controls the 4 non-working functions from my TYM/Branson dealership. Didn't help. If anyone could give me any ideas about what else I should be looking for, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Jim.ME]

Welcome to the forums.

You need to be able to test to find where the power stops. This is not something you can see just looking at it. If you do not have a test light or voltmeter, get one, both would be good to have. You can have both from Harbor Freight for less than $30, $4.99 for the test light and $19.99 for the basic volt/ohm meter, than you have something to work with. just changing parts can get much more expensive.

 

[JIM MN]

46brown: Jim.ME is telling you some very good information. Do some trouble-shooting, to figure out what parts are not working, don't just throw in a part. With a test light and volt-ohm meter, they will show you what you have or don't have that you can not see. With your tools, you can trace a 12 volt wire from its source, and follow threw to where it should do it job, light that light?? All your lights, blinkers, and hour need 12 volts. You may need to trace and even tear apart a wiring harness to see if the wire got pinched or cut. Even run a new wire by its self to bring a known 12 volts to that switch or fuse box. Do they work now? Use your tools to help you check and then try something you know may fix the problem?

 

[DaveBN]

Do you have a wiring diagram for this tractor? That would be very valuable. If you don't have one I would search for one on the Internet or ask the dealer if he would copy a page from his manual for you.
Dave

 

[da.bees]

I was about to suggest checking red wires behind dash.