Why does my Polaris Sportsman 500 have no power?

My Polaris Sportsman 500 HO backfires and has no power when I give it gas. It idles fine and the problem doesn’t go away My Polaris Sportsman 500 HO backfires..idles fine..Reverse…

Are there any recalls on the Polaris Sportsman?

Last month, Polaris recalled 32,700 Sportsman and RZR vehicles after consumers reported 47 fires and four burn injuries. Some of the engineering problems involved brand-new 2017 models.

What should I do if I give my Polaris 500 gas?

Re: Polaris 500, starts fine but when you give it gas is… Check the exhaust lobe on the cam. these are prone to wear if oil changes are neglected. try to run it with the airbox lid removed and see if there is any change. You can’t post conmments that contain an email address.

When does a 2004 Polaris Sportsman 500 Ho start?

I have a 2004 polaris sportsman 500 ho. It starts fine, runs fine, but when the engine warms up after 10 mins or so, it will not move forward or … read more I have a 2010 Polaris Sportsman 500 Ho. I is sputtering pulling up hill. Not much sputtering on the flat and none down hill. When I first get on it and … read more …….

Are there any problems with the Polaris Sportsman 570?

Polaris Sportsman 570 Engine Problems Off-road vehicles must contain a strong engine to propel the machine over obstacles and rough terrain. Sadly, the Polaris Sportsman 570 can’t boast of a reliable powertrain.

Is there a fire on my Polaris ATV?

NO fire on a polaris check the left handlebar switch. Always check compression. You can’t post conmments that contain an email address. An expert who has achieved level 1. An expert whose answer got voted for 2 times.

Why is my spark plug not working on my Polaris?

As you get to higher RPM’s, the problem gets worse as the arcing is causing the spark plug to not fire consistently or enough. It can load up the plug and foul it.

What are the codes on my sportsman 500?

Trying to find answers to codes on my 2008 Sportsman 500 EFI HUD and fuel gauge flash ; codes count as 1-3-6-1 . Trying to trade down an answer to the codes

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What to do if your Polaris ATV has no power?

Also try unplugging the black wire from that switch and see if it runs. These switches do go bad at times.

Why does my sportsman x2 have no power?

My 500 sportsman x2 was doing the same thing tried everything, finally figured out that it is in the Kill switch with the headlight switch and reverse override button. I started wiggling the red kill switch and power started flickering and eventually stayed on long enough to crank the engine.

What kind of power does a sportsman 500 have?

I drove about 2 miles and the machine died, nothing on the dash illuminates, there is no clicking sound and it wont crank. Its completely dead. the batt shows 12.38v all the grounds are good. I followed the two wires from the batt to the ECU? and there shows good voltage (two red wires i traced up to the black box under the headlight.

Why does my Polaris Sportsman 500 not turn on?

No Electrical Power when Key is turned. New Battery I recently had a battery die on my 2012 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO. When that dead/dying battery was in place, the lights would power on dimly while the key was on, and I would hear a clicking sound while trying to start it, but it would not turn over.

Why does my Polaris ATV have no power?

Start at the battery and work your way to the fuses with a volt meter when it reads no juice you back up one and this should be the issue. Main fuse blows=no power. I did something silly when I put my new battery in and did not get all of the pos wires connected to the battery. I had actually hooked on of them to the neg side.

Where are the electrical wires on a Polaris ATV?

I had actually hooked on of them to the neg side. Up front next to the computer are 2 black wires that are coming from the left side of the battery opening with a terminal connecting the 2 together and it has a red shrink wrap on the terminal make sure that you put it on the pos side.

Can a dead speedometer on a Polaris be repaired?

If you have a “dead” speedometer of the newer version and would likely me to take a crack at fixing it (absolutely no guarantees about success!) then feel free to contact me via comments, below. Last year, a friend of mine had the battery go bad on his 1999 Polaris Sportsman 500 4-wheeler.

What kind of battery does a Polaris Sportsman have?

Last year, a friend of mine had the battery go bad on his 1999 Polaris Sportsman 500 4-wheeler. Aside from the inconvenience of having to pull-start it, it seemed to work OK.

Can you bypass the speedometer for AWD?

Also have a question regarding bypassing the speedometer for AWD, are you still able to use the switch to turn your AWD off after its bypassed or is it like having full time AWD? BTW 99′ sportsman 500. I just repaired my 2000 sportsman 500 today. it had the NO LIGHTS, NO SPEED (needle), NO HOURS (digital), and NO MILEAGE (digital)issue.

Why does the speedometer on a Polaris Sportsman stop working?

I have a1998 polaris sportsman 500. The speedometer the all wheel drive and the reverse r.p.m. restrictor have all quit working. Why? … read more I have a polaris sportsman 450. It has about 500 miles on I have a polaris sportsman 450. It has about 500 miles on it and the service light is blinking.

What’s the speedometer on a 1999 sportsman 500?

I have a 1999 Sportsman 500 ATV. When I ride, the speedo needle will go down while I maintain speed. It gets to about 5 mph, stays there for a few … read more Fully Licensed Motorcycle… I have a 99 sportsman 500 and the speedometer quit working and when that went so did the 4×4 switch and the kill switch. Will replacing the … read more

What to do if your speedometer quit working?

I have a 99 sportsman 500 and the speedometer quit working… 99 sportsman 500. 99 sportsman 500. I am getting no fire. I I am getting no fire. I have replaced the stator and pick up coil, the ignition coil, spark plug, the voltage regulator and the cdi box and still no spark … read more

Last year, a friend of mine had the battery go bad on his 1999 Polaris Sportsman 500 4-wheeler. Aside from the inconvenience of having to pull-start it, it seemed to work OK.

When did the Polaris Sportsman 500 come out?

Founded in 1954, Polaris Industries first began manufacturing ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) in 1985. This gave the company over 25 years of ATV experience when it released a new model of the Sportsman 500 for 2011.

My 07 sportsman 500 has no electric at all.no lights, no winch no starting power, nothing. The Battery is new and in good shape.

What should I do if my sportsman 500 wont start?

Registration is fast and you can even login with social network accounts to sync your profiles and content. 2008 Sportsman 500 EFI w/ key on, no lights/ won’t start… has new battery? Need help start… Forward 4×4 works fine but only 2 wheel when shifted into reverse.

My 07 sportsman 500 has no electric at all.no lights, no winch no starting power, nothing. The Battery is new and in good shape.

We’ve all done it. It totally kills ALL power to every system. Check the connector for the kill switch, they get all corroded with green oxide and don’t allow a connection. Pull it out and clean both sides as best you can andthen pack them with greese.

Why is the Batt light off on my sportsman 500?

I was cruising along a trail, pulled over to take a picture, got back on noticed the batt light flashed, I put it in gear to go and the batt light went off. I drove about 2 miles and the machine died, nothing on the dash illuminates, there is no clicking sound and it wont crank.

Also try unplugging the black wire from that switch and see if it runs. These switches do go bad at times.

Where is the Kill Switch on a sportsman 500?

Kill switch is on left side of handle bars. May have accidentally moved it with ur thumb. yep that was it boy do i feel stupid had plastic off looking at fuses ect must be the cold and snow here in michigan brain don’t work in minus temps LOL thanks for the help.

Is there a problem with my sportsman 500?

2004.5 Sportsman 500 HO Problem!!!!!!! Well, I replaced the battery Sunday. I took it out for a good hour. Everything was running great. So I went out tonight, and tried starting it, the motor wont turn over. It sounds like only the starter is turning over. I checked all connections, and they were good. Lights and all are working great.

Why is my sportsman 500 engine overheating?

If the Sportsman 500 engine is overheating, it may be that there is debris stuck in the screen. The debris must be removed prior to further operation. It is also possible that the radiator is plugged.

What are the components of a Polaris Sportsman 500?

The most common components are capacitor, resistor, and battery. Additionally, there are other components like floor, switch, motor, and inductor. All of it depends on circuit that is being assembled. According to previous, the traces at a Polaris Sportsman 500 Wiring Diagram Pdf represents wires. Occasionally, the wires will cross.

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