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2012 John Deere 5055E - Won't start.  No dash lights or instruments.  Battery good.  PROBLEM SOLVED!

2012 John Deere 5055E - Won't start. No dash lights or instruments. Battery good. PROBLEM SOLVED!

Jack F· Sep 2022
MaintenanceJohn Deere 5055E

Overview

This is a real-world electrical diagnosis, not a review or walkaround: a 2012 5055E suddenly had no dash lights, no sounds, and wouldn't crank, despite a good battery. The owner walks through ruling out the battery and starter, testing the ignition switch and fuse box, and finally finds a burned-into positive wire behind the fuse panel. Most useful for 5055E owners troubleshooting a no-power-to-ignition-switch fault.

Posted by the Jack F channel, an owner sharing a hands-on troubleshooting experience from his own tractor rather than a dealer or professional technician.

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