buckwheat010101
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My 2014 Scag Cheetah has had an intermittent no-start issue since last year. It used to be no big deal, just wiggle the key a few times and off it goes again. However, this year it has gone from a 2-3 second annoyance to a 15 minute ordeal to get it running. The last time I couldn't get it running at all. I am a complete idiot when it comes to electrical systems, so I could really use some help with this one.
So far I have:
1. Downloaded the owners manual from HERE and traced the wiring diagram.
2. Read through the forums for similar issues. Most I have followed the one HERE.
3. Measured all my own voltages and ohms: listed below. I am comparing these against the forum post linked above, where on page two the OP explains what worked on their mower. Note that I was using the battery ground to make all measurements.
At the control module I have: Red 12V, Black .2 ohms, Orange 12V, Brown 12V, Pink 12V, Light Blue 12V, Green/Black *not sure how to measure*
At the starter relay I have: Red/Yellow 12V full time, Green 12V switched from key, Green/White ground with .6 ohms, Green/Black switched power.
This leads me to believe that something is wrong with the relay since I have switched power on the Green/Black wire. According to the older linked post above the Green/Black should be ground and the Green/White should be switched power.
Is this correct? And if so, where can I get a replacement relay fairly cheaply? What else do I need to check/ try?
Thanks for any and all help on this one.
So far I have:
1. Downloaded the owners manual from HERE and traced the wiring diagram.
2. Read through the forums for similar issues. Most I have followed the one HERE.
3. Measured all my own voltages and ohms: listed below. I am comparing these against the forum post linked above, where on page two the OP explains what worked on their mower. Note that I was using the battery ground to make all measurements.
At the control module I have: Red 12V, Black .2 ohms, Orange 12V, Brown 12V, Pink 12V, Light Blue 12V, Green/Black *not sure how to measure*
At the starter relay I have: Red/Yellow 12V full time, Green 12V switched from key, Green/White ground with .6 ohms, Green/Black switched power.
This leads me to believe that something is wrong with the relay since I have switched power on the Green/Black wire. According to the older linked post above the Green/Black should be ground and the Green/White should be switched power.
Is this correct? And if so, where can I get a replacement relay fairly cheaply? What else do I need to check/ try?
Thanks for any and all help on this one.