Problem starting my Polaris ATV
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Problem starting my Polaris ATV
I have a 2007 Sportsman X2 500 EFI. Went for a short ride of 3-4 miles, shut off. Came back 2 hours later, turned on switch,Nothing instrument cluster blank! Left switch on and was going to try to pull start when the cluster begang flashing with a Click,Click, Click sound. Tried to pull start , it started and shut right down. Now nothing!
Had battery checked show full charge, changed spark plug even though old one looks like new only 500 miles on machine. Checked ground wires for corrosion NADA!
No lights either any suggesdtions??
Thanks,
Surfcaster
Had battery checked show full charge, changed spark plug even though old one looks like new only 500 miles on machine. Checked ground wires for corrosion NADA!
No lights either any suggesdtions??
Thanks,
Surfcaster
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#5
I agree with a bad connection somewhere. Yes, I also checked the positive cables, in fact I took emery cloth to all those connections just to be on the safe side. Yep! Also checked the kill switch, I learned about that one many years ago!!
I really appreciate all of your suggestions, hopefully we can figure my problem out soon.
Surfcaster
I really appreciate all of your suggestions, hopefully we can figure my problem out soon.
Surfcaster
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#7
OK, here's what happened yesterday pm. Trying to make sure all wire connections were tight,
1. I turned the switch on as I was jiggling (sp) the wires also the lights just in case they might come on.
2. After I turned the ignition switch on, about 30 seconds later I saw the instrument cluster start to flash then a sound coming from the coil I believe.
3. I tried to start, but nothing.
4. Turned the switch off then on and waited again, sure enough the cluster began to flash after about 30 seconds for a period of about 2 seconds and then nothing.
5. I finally timed it just right when I waited for the cluster lights to come on, I hit the switch to try to start.
6. after about 3-4 times I finally got it started it ran for a few seconds then quit.
7. I then tried to start with the pull cord and Nothing.
8. I also checked the connection of the spark plug wire to the coil and it is OK.
9. Is there a way to make sure the coil is working properly?
Please accept my apologizes it is sometimes very hard to explain problems in writing, I hope I haven't confused everyone, just trying to get my ride back.
Thanks for all your help. I will be going away for a short while so won't be able to work on it til I get back. PLEASE keep sending your suggestions though.
Best regards,
Surfcaster
1. I turned the switch on as I was jiggling (sp) the wires also the lights just in case they might come on.
2. After I turned the ignition switch on, about 30 seconds later I saw the instrument cluster start to flash then a sound coming from the coil I believe.
3. I tried to start, but nothing.
4. Turned the switch off then on and waited again, sure enough the cluster began to flash after about 30 seconds for a period of about 2 seconds and then nothing.
5. I finally timed it just right when I waited for the cluster lights to come on, I hit the switch to try to start.
6. after about 3-4 times I finally got it started it ran for a few seconds then quit.
7. I then tried to start with the pull cord and Nothing.
8. I also checked the connection of the spark plug wire to the coil and it is OK.
9. Is there a way to make sure the coil is working properly?
Please accept my apologizes it is sometimes very hard to explain problems in writing, I hope I haven't confused everyone, just trying to get my ride back.
Thanks for all your help. I will be going away for a short while so won't be able to work on it til I get back. PLEASE keep sending your suggestions though.
Best regards,
Surfcaster
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#8
Maybe my last post was too confusing.
1. Problems starting my 2007 Sportsman 500 EFI
2. Had battery checked with multimeter it is full charged
3. Checked all wires for loosness and corrosion. OK
4. Latest find. Turn switch on have to wait 30 seconds
before instrument cluster will light up. It will then go
right out. Started once for just a few seconds.
5. ??????????????????
1. Problems starting my 2007 Sportsman 500 EFI
2. Had battery checked with multimeter it is full charged
3. Checked all wires for loosness and corrosion. OK
4. Latest find. Turn switch on have to wait 30 seconds
before instrument cluster will light up. It will then go
right out. Started once for just a few seconds.
5. ??????????????????
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not sure if this is applicable or not? But after I flipped my quad several times it was hard to start too. NOTHING not even a click. Once I remembered reading about disconnecting battery to reset the ignition system. after that then I heard the clicking and it was only after that I needed to hold in the brake lever to start it (did not before) b/c one of the wired in the pod housing connected to the speedometer was severed. that one took about 20 mins to figure out,. LOL..LOL
So besides inspecting those wires I would dis/reconnect batteries cables too (wait a couple minutes before reconnecting)
R'
So besides inspecting those wires I would dis/reconnect batteries cables too (wait a couple minutes before reconnecting)
R'