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Bobcat code M5306: Press to Operate light short to ground

What it means

On M-Series loaders, the Press to Operate Loader button light circuit is shorted to ground. Bobcat excavators use this number for a different fault, so check your machine type.

Can I keep running?

Keep going carefully, fix soon

Usually, if the machine runs normally: finish the job carefully and fix it soon. Stop if the machine derates, overheats, loses power or the code comes with an alarm.

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 the panel area for water or damage.
  3. Restart and see if the code comes back. If it does, stop and call your Bobcat dealer.
  4. Do not bypass or modify the seat bar, BICS interlocks or parking brake to keep working.

Likely causes

  • Chafed wire touching the frame
  • Water in the panel or connector
  • Faulty panel

The fix

A wiring or panel repair is the usual fix. The Press to Operate button is part of the BICS interlock, so have the dealer check it if functions don't lock and unlock normally.

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Questions

What does Bobcat code M5306 mean?

Press to Operate light short to ground. On M-Series loaders, the Press to Operate Loader button light circuit is shorted to ground. Bobcat excavators use this number for a different fault, so check your machine type.

Can I keep running with M5306?

Usually, if the machine runs normally: finish the job carefully and fix it soon. Stop if the machine derates, overheats, loses power or the code comes with an alarm.

How do I fix Bobcat code M5306?

A wiring or panel repair is the usual fix. The Press to Operate button is part of the BICS interlock, so have the dealer check it if functions don't lock and unlock normally.

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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