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Bobcat code L7404: Main controller no communication

What it means

On M-Series loaders, the machine has lost communication with the main controller (Bobcat lists the same fault as H7404 and R7404). Bobcat excavators use this number for a different fault, so check your machine type.

Can I keep running?

Stop: fix before running

No. Stop the machine safely (bucket or attachment down, engine off) and find the cause before you run it again.

Check first

  1. Park on level ground, lower the lift arms and attachment to the ground, stop the engine and remove the key.
  2. Check battery voltage, then clean and tighten the battery cables and ground straps. Bobcat notes that loose or corroded grounds can set several codes at once.
  3. Check the fuses and relays for that circuit using the fuse decal or the O&M manual.
  4. Inspect the connector and harness at the part named in the code for corrosion, water, rubbed-through insulation or pushed-back pins.
  5. Restart and see if the code comes back. If it does, stop and call your Bobcat dealer.

Likely causes

  • Low battery voltage or bad grounds
  • Blown fuse feeding the main controller
  • Loose, corroded or damaged connector or harness
  • Failed controller or panel (less common)

The fix

Fixing power, grounds and connectors clears most cases. Persistent cases need a dealer to test the controllers, panel and data link.

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Related electrical codes

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Questions

What does Bobcat code L7404 mean?

Main controller no communication. On M-Series loaders, the machine has lost communication with the main controller (Bobcat lists the same fault as H7404 and R7404). Bobcat excavators use this number for a different fault, so check your machine type.

Can I keep running with L7404?

No. Stop the machine safely (bucket or attachment down, engine off) and find the cause before you run it again.

How do I fix Bobcat code L7404?

Fixing power, grounds and connectors clears most cases. Persistent cases need a dealer to test the controllers, panel and data link.

Sources

  1. Bobcat Company, Diagnostic Service Codes list (fault codes PDF, 2020)
  2. Bobcat T450 Operation & Maintenance Manual 7250077 (2018), Diagnostic Service Codes
  3. BigRentz, Full List of Bobcat Fault Codes (searchable table)

Code meanings vary by model, serial range and software. Confirm with your operator's manual or Bobcat dealer before replacing parts.

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