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Problem with third function on loader

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  • 14-12-2020 9:02am
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    Gudstock
    Registered Users Posts: 172 ✭✭


    Hi all. We have a Quicke loader on tractor, about 20 years old. The third function button has caused issues over the past few years - the wire has come away from the connector just under the joystick cover.
    We have had it soldered 3 times already and it has failed again.
    Has anyone else had an issue with this? What did you do? Should we buy a new joystick? Is it difficult to connect a replacement joystick?


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    FintanMcluskey
    Registered Users Posts: 8,314 ✭✭✭FintanMcluskey


    If the switch on the joystick is wired directly to the coil on the 3rd service it may help to install a relay into the circuit.

    If its wired directly it draws a large current to energise the coil and can cause the contacts on the switch to heat.

    A relay will help and its a cheap option


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    lakill Farm
    Registered Users Posts: 4,735 ✭✭✭lakill Farm


    Gudstock wrote: »
    Hi all. We have a Quicke loader on tractor, about 20 years old. The third function button has caused issues over the past few years - the wire has come away from the connector just under the joystick cover.
    We have had it soldered 3 times already and it has failed again.
    Has anyone else had an issue with this? What did you do? Should we buy a new joystick? Is it difficult to connect a replacement joystick?

    new joystick. depending on the loader model you could order the joystick and have it next day


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    Tonynewholland
    Registered Users Posts: 1,195 ✭✭✭Tonynewholland


    Gudstock wrote: »
    Hi all. We have a Quicke loader on tractor, about 20 years old. The third function button has caused issues over the past few years - the wire has come away from the connector just under the joystick cover.
    We have had it soldered 3 times already and it has failed again.
    Has anyone else had an issue with this? What did you do? Should we buy a new joystick? Is it difficult to connect a replacement joystick?

    Are you sure that the wire isn’t being pulled or the switch is moving around.


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    Bass Reeves
    Registered Users Posts: 18,295 ✭✭✭✭Bass Reeves


    If it's the third function you may only need to replace the push button switch and re wire that part. Even a simple on/off switch will work as a temporary or even permanent solution of you get used to it.

    3rd function is the only a electrical connection to front of loader to work hydraulics on grab etc. More than likely there is a relay there anyway. Usually however it can be the least best part on a joystick.

    Slava Ukrainii



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    timple23
    Registered Users Posts: 1,001 ✭✭✭timple23


    What model quicke?

    Can you check out on the valve chest/spool block? On some there are two long bolts out there with an 8mm head that can loosen.


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    Gudstock
    Registered Users Posts: 172 ✭✭Gudstock


    It could be heating and melting the contact alright. The third function is wired directly to battery.


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    FintanMcluskey
    Registered Users Posts: 8,314 ✭✭✭FintanMcluskey


    Gudstock wrote: »
    It could be heating and melting the contact alright. The third function is wired directly to battery.

    Put a relay on it.

    Those small contacts will last no length with the current draw to the coil


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