Troubleshoot strike system – Ditch Witch JT2020 User Manual
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JT2020 Mach 1 Operator’s Manual
Electric Strike System
CMW
Troubleshoot Strike System
When strike system detects a problem, an error code will be displayed. Anytime this happens, press self 
test button to retest. If error code is still displayed and does not appear in this chart, have control module 
checked or replaced.
Other problem situations and their possible causes and solutions are listed in the chart below.
Problem
Possible cause
Possible solution
No lights or readings 
showing after drilling unit 
key has been on at least 
one minute
Problems in startup
Push self test button. If problem goes 
away, retest strike system
No power to strike system 
control module
Check drilling unit electric system
Check that harness from drilling unit 
to control module is connected
Check that cable from drilling unit 
carries more than 10V
Defective control module
Have control module checked or 
replaced
Screen is blank
Strike system is not getting 
adequate power from drilling 
unit
Check drilling unit electric system
Check that harness from drilling unit 
to control module is connected
Check that harness from drilling unit 
carries more than 10V
Defective control module
Have control module checked or 
replaced
Information on screen is 
visible during self test but 
not after test is complete
LCD contrast is not set properly
Contact your Ditch Witch dealer to 
adjust contrast
OK indicator is on, but 
electrical power supply 
indicator is off
Strike system is not getting 
adequate power from drilling 
unit
Check drilling unit electric system
Check that harness from drilling unit 
to control module is connected
Check that harness from drilling unit 
carries more than 10V
Defective control module
Have control module checked or 
replaced
Electrical power supply 
indicator is on, but OK 
indicator is off
Problem detected during test
Check for error code and have control 
module checked or replaced
Defective control module
Have control module checked or 
replaced