Why does instrument cluster on 2004 Polaris Sportsman 500?

Have you lost your speedo/cluster power, lost your AWD and your High beam, well here is the probable fix. I have written this twice and fixed a few Polaris with the exact problems including my 2004 Sportsman 500HO and the Departments 2006 Sportsman 700 and a few of my friends Polaris ATV’s.

How do you test a Polaris Sportsman 500?

For a real simple test, put a splice wire between the brown wire at the high beam connector (just shove a bared end of a splice wire into the back of the double wired connector of the high beam making contact) and to ground and you will be amazed, everything will work.

Why are the high beams on my car not working?

If the high beams function but don’t seem to light your way, especially if you drive an older vehicle with polycarbonate headlight lenses, your car may be a victim of headlight fogging. This isn’t simply scuffing, but an actual chemical change from polycarbonate’s exposure to solar ultraviolet light and caustic exhaust emissions.

What kind of Lights does a sportsman 500 use?

I have a 2004 Sportsman 500 HO and yesterday the instrument cluster including AWD and high beam light quit working. Low beam lights, fan and winch work fine and atv starts with no problem. Any help would be appreciated…

Why does my speedometer stop working on my Polaris Sportsman?

I have a 2006 Polaris sportsman 800 and my speedometer and cluster stop working which include the AWD. All my lights and everything else works perfectly and I checked for cut wires, bad grounds but no luck.

Is the Polaris Sportsman 500 in good shape?

Beware Of Internet Scams! This is an older 4 wheeler but it is in good shape. I was unable to locate the VIN on the bike – we are using the VIN from the title. We had to use the pull-rope to start it on the day of listing as the battery is weak and might need replaced but it started right up. It runs, shifts and steers…

What to do when the gauges on your Polaris ATV stop working?

Simply put a splice wire between the brown wire at the high beam connector (just shove a bared end of a splice wire into the back of the connector) and to ground and you will be amazed, everything will work. Then just tie in a section of wire from the headlight connector to ground, and it will be fixed.

Why are my high beam headlights not working?

In the case of high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights, or Xenon headlights, there’s an additional component. To get the xenon and salts to plasma state, the HID generator bumps the voltage up to 30,000 V, then stabilizes around 90 V when the bulb is in operation. If the generator fails, the bulb won’t light.

When did my gauge cluster stop working on my sportsman?

Gauge cluster going out? 2008 Sportsman 500 HO EFI. While finishing up some other projects preparing for winter, my gauge stopped working. First start up, it worked, I let it run for a few minutes.

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.

What to do if your Polaris has no power?

Check battery and selenoid connections, take cables off of selenoid and check nuts under them for tightness. Always check the kill switch first. It is easy to bump it over, and hard to think about checking it first. We’ve all done it. It totally kills ALL power to every system.

Where is the brown wire on a Polaris ATV?

The wire on the Cluster your looking for is a brown wire, not the black (black is power), it is at one of the ends of the rows of wires and of course was the very last wire I tested. This seems to be a common problem, I already fixed a few of my friends bikes, this fix was good all the way through 2007 sportsmans.

Why does my Polaris Sportsman 500 have no power?

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What to do if your Polaris Sportsman has mechanical issues?

Also help locals with mechanical issues. Put some Seafoam in the fuel and run it. Old fuel with alcohol is hard on these carbs. The corrosion will partially plug up the circuits, especially the low speed one. If you are going to let it sit, turn off the fuel and run the carb out before storing.

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.

How to install ignition kit on Polaris Sportsman?

To install the kit, remove the front racks, remove the front plastic bodywork, and you’re ready to go. The hardest part is re-routing the spark plug wires though the chassis between the coil and the engine.

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