John Deere Fault Code
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Hydraulics are sluggish; Boom or bucket "drifts"; Auto-idle not working.
System
RCU
Symptom
Hydraulics are sluggish; Boom or bucket "drifts"; Auto-idle not working.
Diagnosis & fix steps
Pilot Pressure Low / Sensor Fault.
LOGIC: The RCU detects that the pilot oil pressure (which controls the main valves) is below the threshold for function.
ACTION: 1. Check pilot manifold filter.
2. Inspect the Pilot Pressure Sensor on the valve bank.
3. Check the pilot pump drive coupling.
FIX: Replace Pilot Pressure Sensor or the Pilot Pump.
Red Seal field insights
If all functions are slow, check the pilot filter. If it’s full of brass/metal, the pilot pump is failing. If only one function is weird, it's likely just the sensor.
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