Massey Ferguson B.00.05 – Mid Mount Valve Module: Loader Mid Mount Electro Valve Solenoid Low Amp Draw

The control module is detecting an abnormally low electrical current (amperage) flowing through the loader's mid-mount valve solenoid circuit. This indicates high electrical resistance, commonly caused by a loose connection, corroded wiring, a broken wire, or an internally failed (open) solenoid coil.

• 5710SL
• 5711SL
• 5712SL
• 5713SL
• T4
• 5608
• 5609
• 5610
• 5611
• 5612
• 5613
• 4707
• 4708
• 4709
• 4710
• 7614
• 7615
• 7616
• 7618
• 7619
• 7620
• 7622
• 7624
• 7626
• 7714 through 7726S

1. 1

   Inspect the wiring harness leading to the mid-mount valve block for chafing, cuts, or pinch points that could sever the wire.

2. 2

   Disconnect the plug at the affected loader valve solenoid and check for water ingress, dirt, or corroded/pushed-back pins.

3. 3

   Use a digital multimeter to measure the resistance across the solenoid coil terminals (an infinite/OL reading indicates an open internal coil causing the zero/low amp draw).

4. 4

   Back-probe the connector or use a test light to verify that the Mid Mount Valve Module is sending the correct voltage to the solenoid when the loader joystick is actuated in the cab.

1. 1

   Power Down

   Turn off the tractor and disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent short circuits.

2. 2

   Locate the Valve

   Locate the mid-mount electro-hydraulic valve block (typically mounted on the right side of the tractor chassis, below the cab).

3. 3

   Disconnect

   Unplug the electrical connector from the faulty solenoid.

4. 4

   Remove Solenoid

   Remove the retaining nut or snap ring at the end of the valve stem holding the solenoid coil in place.

5. 5

   Replace

   Slide the old solenoid coil off the valve cartridge. Slide the new OEM solenoid coil onto the stem.

6. 6

   Secure

   Reinstall the retaining nut/clip and tighten to the manufacturer's specification (do not overtighten, as this can distort the cartridge).

7. 7

   Reconnect

   Plug the electrical connector back in, ensuring the weather seal is intact and it clicks into place.

8. 8

   Test

   Reconnect the battery, start the tractor, clear the stored DTCs via the dash or diagnostic tool, and operate the loader joystick to confirm the fault does not return.