Do you plow in float mode?
Most modern plows will have a float mode which allows the plow to move up and down over bumpy or uneven terrain. Double-tap on the down button to put the blade into float mode. If your plow doesn’t have a float mode, simply press the down button until the bottom edge of the plow touches the ground.
What to do if your Western plow doesnt work?
Try the method snowjoker suggested to see if the pump works, if it does then test the solenoid with a test light to see if it’s working. If the solenoid works, then you’ve lost power somewhere between the battery and the pump. Start removing your supply cables and clean each connection.
How to troubleshoot a boss snow plow pump?
Test power to the control box by checking voltage between black wire and ground at the white 9-pin connector. If NO voltage is present, power from fuse box has become disconnected. If voltage is present, check wiring and switch of control box. 4. Plow will not raise or raises slowly (pump motor runs). Check hydraulic fluid level.
Why does my snow plow have no power?
No power! I put on my 8′ MM my truck and have to jump the solenoid to get the plow to lift or move to the sides, but it floated without jumping the solenoid. Is it a bad solenoid or adapter plug or what?
How to test power to a snowplow control box?
Test power to the control box by checking voltage between black wire and ground at the white 9-pin connector. If NO voltage is present, power from fuse box has become disconnected. If voltage is present check wiring and control box switch. 2. Pump continues to run with switch in neutral. Disconnect control box, ignition ON.
Can a three plug plow have no power to control?
Check your grounds and clean the battery connections. Yes three plug Plow is hooked up and all fuses and connections cleaned and greased . Wonder if the module for lights would have anything to do with no power to control?
What to do if Your Plow lights are not working?
ok,,you can “hotwire” the parking light input at the relay. just unplug the wire and install a hotwire from battery. turn on your lights and see if you have plow lights. can also test light the relays as well, see if you have pwr and gnd at the correct pins. still thinking your relays are bad.
Why does my Western plow not turn on?
There could also be a dirty contact in the wiring. Try the method snowjoker suggested to see if the pump works, if it does then test the solenoid with a test light to see if it’s working. If the solenoid works, then you’ve lost power somewhere between the battery and the pump. Start removing your supply cables and clean each connection.
What does the flashing light on a plow mean?
The flashing light indicates “communication loss” which means you are on the right track. This plow has what they call multiplex controls. The hand held controller is a signal generator that sends a unique frequency down a single wire to the plow where it is decoded and then power is sent to the appropriate valve/s and the motor relay.