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Unlock the secrets of your John Deere serial number. This guide shows you how to decode modern 17-digit PINs and older 13-digit numbers to find the right parts, identify your model’s year, and troubleshoot with confidence. Learn where to find the tag and what each digit means.

Your Caterpillar serial number holds the key to its build year. This guide shows you where to find the PIN, how to read it, and how to perform an official lookup using Cat’s SIS system for 100% accuracy. Find your machine’s exact manufacturing date easily and reliably.

Don’t get stranded. Learn the signs of a bad alternator vs bad battery. A slow engine crank usually means a bad battery. If your lights dim or flicker while the machine is running, the alternator is the likely problem.

Don’t panic over a flashing dashboard. Our guide decodes all Komatsu Warning Light symbols using a simple traffic light rule. Learn what to do for red/yellow lights and common fault codes to prevent damage.

Struggling to find the right parts? Your Bobcat serial number is the key. This guide shows you where to find it, how to decode its format, and how to use it to order correct parts every time. Get your machine back to work faster with our simple lookup tips.

Don’t let code P0420 ruin your day. While it points to “Catalyst Efficiency,” the fix is often much simpler and cheaper. From faulty O₂ sensors to hidden leaks, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step diagnosis to find the root cause of P0420 and get you back to work, fast.