JD 244J Wheel Loader - Long Beep - locks up transmission

MuttonJeff · 2020-12-14T22:33:53.000Z

Hello all - I have a John Deere 244J wheel loader that intermittently sounds a 3-5 seconds-long (and very loud) beep, right before the transmission will not allow forward or reverse movement. Engine stays running, but stops dead. I have to shut it off and wait 5 minutes and then it will move, but then sometimes only for a few feet and then a long beep and it's stuck again, other times it runs all day and nothing ever again for weeks. Sometimes it happens after an hour of use reverse grading a dirt lot, and sometimes it's on a 30 degree Fahrenheit morning after 5 minutes of use. I thought it might be a warning to change the air cleaner so I did that. Didn't fix it. A full service and tune-up didn't fix it. I have looked over all the forums online and cannot find anyone who has even remotely a similar issue. I've asked John Deere and they've looked at it, replaced a fuel filter and a fuel line, but that didn't fix it. It has 2600 very pampered hours. If pictures help I can take pictures but you can't hear the sound with pictures. It's really very simple, I'm sure. Anyone have any ideas?

Started by MuttonJeffDec 14, 202023 replies

mg2361Senior MemberDec 25, 2020#21
My apologies, you are correct. I was thinking of the larger wheel loaders in the Deere line. Below are the parts in question.
mg2361Senior MemberDec 26, 2020#22
As far as your FNR switch, the code you have could be a faulty switch or the wiring for the switch.
tnsparkyNew MemberAug 12, 2025#23
MuttonJeff said: ...that's the turn signal / windshield wiper switch on the steering column, right? A bigger image to see where those connection lines are going on that schematic would be much appreciated. And no one has a number that I can look up on google about that control panel yet? Maybe I'll learn polish after all. Click to expand... Hey MuttonJeff, Did you ever find out what the issue was with your John Deere 244J Loader? I’m having the same issues with mine.
Florian202New MemberDec 25, 2025#24
Is the pedal returning all the way back up?

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