Ditch Witch JT40 - Troubleshoot Strike System

Systems and Equipment - 154 JT40/JT40 All Terrain Operator’s Manual
Electric Strike System
Troubleshoot Strike System
When strike system detects a problem, a diagnostic code will be displayed. Anytime this happens, press
self-test function to retest. If an error code is still displayed and does not appear in this chart, have control
module checked or replaced.
Other problem situations and their possible causes and solutions are listed in the chart below.
Problem Possible cause Possible solution
No communication
with ESID. Red icon
shown on upper
display.
Problems in startup Go to ESID menu and select test
function. If problem goes away, retest
strike system
No power to strike system
control module
Check drilling unit electrical system
Check that harness from drilling unit
to control module is connected
Defective control module Have control module checked or
replaced
Defective CAN bus connection Ensure CAN cable from drilling unit to
ESID control module is connected
SPN521513 FMI31 DID224
shows on upper display
Test wire not connected Check that test wire is connected to
ESID control module
Check that test wire is connected to
upper display
Have ESID control module checked
or replaced
Strobe light on drilling unit
does not work during total
test
Improper connections with
control module
Check connections and wiring
harness
Defective strobe light 1. Disconnect strobe and connect to
external 12V power source.
2. If strobe does not work, replace it.
Defective control module Have control module checked or
replaced
Alarm on drilling unit does
not work during total test
Improper connections with
control module
Check connections and wiring
harness
Defective alarm 1. Disconnect alarm and connect to
external 12V power source.
2. If alarm does not work, replace it.
Defective control module Have control module checked or
replaced