When I turn the main key to auto, the monitor doesn't even light up. I was under the impression it should kick on automatically with the key, but here I am staring at a blank screen. I just picked up this machine last season and it's been a beast in the woods, though I'm still getting used to all the electronics. Everything else seems normal, the hydraulics respond, engine runs smooth, so I'm guessing it's not a total electrical failure, just something weird with the monitor circuit or maybe a fuse.
Timbermatic 700 monitor issues
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Marco_Gambler
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Grab a multimeter and test the power feed at the monitor plug. If you've got voltage there, the unit's likely toast. If you don't, trace back to the fuse box and wiring harness. Costs nothing but time before you start throwing money at replacement screens.
fellah101
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I think the monitor might have its own dedicated fuse or ignition circuit. Try to check the fuse panel first, maybe it's labeled separately for the display but if the fuses are good, you might want to look at the wiring harness to the monitor; a loose connector could do exactly what you're seeing
Did you try disconnecting your monitor for a minute?
Thanks for this tip! Hope mine's not toast
Appreciate the help everyone. Turned out to be exactly what you guys said, checked the fuse panel and found a blown 10 amp fuse labeled display that I completely missed the first time through, swapped it out and the monitor fired right up
Honestly didn't even know there was a separate fuse for the display, learned something new, saved me from ordering a whole new monitor unit like I was about to do
Thanks again
Honestly didn't even know there was a separate fuse for the display, learned something new, saved me from ordering a whole new monitor unit like I was about to do
Thanks again
