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Originally Posted by tandtprine
ok... I have a 2000 polaris Sportsman RSE. I just recently got it. It is overheating after a very short amount of time. The overheating light does not come on, but you can hear that it is too hot! The fan is not comming on. Where should I start to troublshoot this?
How could I check the water pump?? I have read how to check the temp sensor and the fan. I want to be able and sit down and do all of my checks once. That is why I am asking before I do the other things.
I know I need to check the:
1. fan
2. clogged radiator inside and out
3. temp sensor
4. look for kinks, etc.
what else should i do??
thanks in advance!  |
If fan is not coming on then disconnect fan and you can check with 12 volts direct to see if fan motor is ok, if fan ok then would suspect radiator sensor as faulty.Wouldnt hurt to check radiator for mud and dirt while you are at it. Radiator should be even temp to touch all around with no cold spots! You should see coolant circulating to eliminate w/p impeller damage or slipping on shaft. Disconnect temp sender on side of cylinder and hot light and fan should come on also.