JCB JS140 Excavator C130C-13 Spool Brake Solenoid Open Circuit Solution

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to troubleshoot and fix the spool brake solenoid open circuit issue for the JCB JS140 excavator displaying trouble code C130C-13.

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Possible Causes:

  1. Faulty spool brake solenoid coil.
  2. Disconnected or damaged wire harness between the solenoid and the main harness.

Diagnosis Procedure:

  1. Measure the resistance of the spool lock solenoid coil using a multimeter. The resistance should be approximately 37Ω.
  2. Inspect the wiring connection between the spool lock solenoid and the machine’s main wire harness. Refer to the provided photo for the solenoid’s location.

Corrective Actions:

  1. Replace the solenoid coil if the resistance is out of specification or the coil is damaged.
  2. Replace or repair the wire harness if it is found to be disconnected, frayed, or damaged.

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