Why does my Polaris Sportsman battery keep going dead?
I have a 2005 Polaris Sportsman 500. The battery continually goes dead over night. Battery is good and has been replaced several times. Something is draining the battery slowly. This has been going on for a couple of years.
How big is the battery on a Polaris Sportsman 500?
Put the light in between the battery and the battery cable. If it lights up with the key off, you know you have a draw somewhere. -3.31A on the (10a) scale, -1.42a on the milliamp scale. The battery was at 12v last night and 10v this morning.it was hooked up to the machine overnight.
Why does my Polaris Sportsman not start up?
A starting issue can have many symptoms. For example, the four-wheeler’s engine turns over but fails to start, or maybe the engine will not crank at all, or maybe the engine fires up but dies shortly after. This video details what you should check if your Polaris Sportsman won’t start.
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
What kind of battery does a 2005 Polaris have?
I have a 2005 Polaris… I have a 2005 Polaris Sportsman 500. The battery continually goes dead over night. Battery is good and has been replaced several times. Something is draining the battery slowly. This has been going on for a couple of years. I noticed that the tail lights are on always when the ignition is turned on or the ATV is running.
Why are the tail lights always on on my Polaris Sportsman?
The battery is fairly new, not to say it’s not the problem. No accessaries, but as I stated before, my tail lights are always on when the key is turned on or the engine is running without any light switches on. I don’t know if this is normal.
Is the battery on my Polaris ATV dead?
Brand new, 0 miles. Since day one, we have had battery issues. So I replaced the factory battery with a sealed battery from Advance Auto Parts. Completely charged the new battery prior to install. If the bike sits for more than a day, this battery is also dead.
What kind of battery does Polaris Sportsman EPs have?
Last September we bought a 570 Sportsman EPS for my wife. Brand new, 0 miles. Since day one, we have had battery issues. So I replaced the factory battery with a sealed battery from Advance Auto Parts. Completely charged the new battery prior to install. If the bike sits for more than a day, this battery is also dead.
When to disconnect battery on Polaris Sportsman?
When removing the battery, always disconnect the negative (black) cable first. When reinstalling the battery, always connect the negative (black) cable last. Model year 2010 to present Sportsman 550, Sportsman 850, Sportsman XP 1000, Sportsman XP 1000 S, and Sportsman High Lifter Editions
How long does it take to charge a Polaris quad?
Maybe 10-20 hours (never charged the new battery). The quad sat in my garage for about 6weeks and I tried to start it and the battery was near dead. I bought a trickle charger and charged it. It took about 8 hours then a couple days later, charged it again….it took about 5 hours that time.