John Deere wont energize starter

[wolfey01]

I have a John Deere 180 with the Kawasaki engine. I changed out the dash with one from a donor tractor and after I connected the wires, I checked to make sure the engine would crank and lights, pto., etc would still work. Everything was fine. After buttoning up the dash. I tried to start and NOTHING! I have voltage to the relay, but it wont send current to the solenoid. A jumper wire from the red wire in the relay to the purple wire to the solenoid will energize the starter. I switched relays from a donor tractor with negative results. I would pull my hair out, but I'm already bald! Any thoughts?

 

[bertsmobile1]

The power to the purple wire is a daisy chain from the battery to the B terminal on the switch to the S terminal on the key switch to the pto switch to the brake switch to the solenoid.
Something in that loop is not passing the current through.

 

[mechanic mark]

Will lights come on with key switch on? If not remove battery & take to any auto parts store & ask them to please load test your battery, free service will not cost you a dime. If you have to purchase a new battery make sure CCA'S are what is required per your Operators Manual. If your battery checks out good inspect all electrical connections by hand for being tight & secure especially ground straps & cables. Let us know how it goes, thanks, Mark
Shop around for a new battery with same CCA'S online for best price for your JD 180.

 

[StarTech]

Depends if he got a hydro or gear transaxle.

 

[wolfey01]

Thanks for the help guys! I found a loose purple wire other than the one to the solenoid. spliced it with a red wire from the switch and viola! Appreciate all the help! Thanks again!