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Field-IQ diagnostics 19 Diagnostics
Lift switch won't calibrate.
1. Check that the switch is plugged in
2. Check that switch works. Use a volt meter to check continuity on the switch. One way it will be
open the other way it will be a closed circuit.
Switch is functional.
1. Jump the A and B terminals at the module harness to bypass cabling. If this works check all
cabling.
2. If previous test didn’t work set up a new implement. May be a bad module.
3. Check that the OEM harness is not supplying constant power to signal wire.
Planter Rate Control troubleshooting
Unable to turn motor.
1. Check valve type in Rate control set up.
2. Check that hydraulic motor is receiving flow.
3. Check that motor will pass a drive calibration (PWM) only.
4. Perform a hydraulics test (Rawson).
If the motor will run in the calibration screen, check the operation of the system in the Field-IQ
diagnostics screen.
1. Enter a manual speed and turn all sections on.
2. Arm all sections at the bottom of the screen.
3. If equipped with an implement switch make sure it is calibrated and shows the implement in
the running position.
If motor ran in diagnostics screen:
1. Check color of sections in the run screen. If sections are red there is an issue.
a. Check that system is not outside a boundary (open a new field to test)
b. Check that system is not over a previously applied area.
c. Check that system has a "fixed" GPS position
2. Check that the material has not been disabled in the material detail screen.
498 FM-1000 Integrated Display User Guide Version 9.25, Revision B

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