Why is my Polaris Sportsman 500 not starting?

First, there may be low battery voltage, and owners should try to recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC. Two other problems may be that there are loose connections on the battery or on the solenoid. In either case, owners should check and tighten all connections. If the engine turns over but will not start, it is possible that the ATV is out of fuel.

What should battery voltage be on Polaris Sportsman 500?

If the engine runs irregularly, stalls or misfires, it is possible that there are dirty or defective spark plugs, which must be inspected, cleaned or replaced accordingly. It is also possible that there is low battery voltage. The 2011 Scrambler 500 battery must be charged to 12.8 VDC.

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.

Why does my Polaris engine not turn over?

Not Turning Over If the engine does not turn over, Polaris suggests three potential problems and solutions. First, there may be low battery voltage, and owners should try to recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC. Two other problems may be that there are loose connections on the battery or on the solenoid.

What to do if your Polaris won’t start?

This most often occurs after long storage periods, or after you run out of gas, and the engine stalls. You crank and crank, but the machine refuses to fire. Sometimes, you can apply the choke to a warm engine, and it will start, other times it may only pop, but not fire up and run. There is a way to fix this. Remove the seat.

Why does my Polaris Ranger stall at even RPMs?

It will cut out when you give it throttle, it always is preceded with one hesitation. When acceleration is applied it staggers and farts, until you let off the throttle, then it will run fine at an even RPMs until accelerator is pushed. It will always start right up if it dies and will idle.

What should I do if my Polaris Sportsman 500 has a problem?

Owners should inspect/clean/replace spark plugs, set correct gap distance, drain and replace fuel and check/tighten all connections, respectively. For other possible problems, such as incorrectly installed spark plug wires, incorrect ignition timing, or leaking exhaust components, consult a Polaris dealer.

Why does my Polaris ATV run out of gas?

It acts like it runs out of gas OR the spark fails. I put a new fuel filter, fuel pump, and nice fresh gas on it. I seen on the polaris site that the spark plug cap can be bought apart from the coil. Could it possibly be a coil problem?

What should I do about my sportsman 500?

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

When did the Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI come out?

I bought a used Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI year 2007 in November 2011. It only had 6 hours on the meter an had obviously been sitting a lot. After i had run it for a few hours i started to have problems with the idle. The problems can be divided into three.

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.

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.

Is there a problem with the stop screw on Polaris Sportsman 500?

Its worth to mention that i know of one other identical machine and year (Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI year 2007) that had the same problem with the stop screw, so maybe this is a common problem of that model and year. Thanks for advices i got in this forum during the process!

What’s the idle level on a Polaris Sportsman 500?

I heard the idle decrease just a few rpm, I pushed harder and then whoops the idle sunk to correct level 1180 rpm and stayed there also when I stopped pushing on the wheel. So the stop screw was too high. Now, in Polaris workshop manuals there are plenty of warnings about adjusting the stop screw yourself.

Is the battery on my Polaris Sportsman 550 charged?

Battery is charged, but not even a click. I checked the fuses and they polaris 550 EFI and it wont start. I have a polaris 2010 sportsman 550 efi.

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.

What’s the problem with my Polaris EFI ATV?

I have a 2005 Polaris 800 EFI ATV. The problem is the check engine keeps coming up and it shows a code 46 MAP sensor code. I eplaced the map sensor, spark plugs, spark plug wires, Themastadt. I tried … read more ……. Hello, I have a 07 500efi atv, and it has started to what seems like a missfire off of idle.

Why does my sportsman 500 cut out at half throttle?

A few days ago our 2000 Sportsman 500 started cutting out at about half throttle. Throughout the entire rpm range a hollow sound is made. It sounds like when I start my Honda without the air filter on. It has a near identical sound. It just feels like it doesn’t have the power at the upper rpm levels.

Can a sportsman 500 shift into high range?

2004 Polaris sportsman 500. Will not shift into high range Automatic transmission. Rest of the gears work Clicking this will make more experts see the question and we will remind you when it gets answered. You can’t post conmments that contain an email address. You can’t post conmments that contain an email address. Usually a simple process.

Why does my sportsman 500 not start with a key?

I started it to plow the other day, drove around, turned the machine off for a couple of minutes, went to turn it back on and nothing. Not even a click at the solenoid. I pull started it and it worked fine. The interesting thing is the next day I tried using the key and it fired right up. But ever since that time, no luck with the key.

When did the Polaris Sportsman 500 Ho start?

I keep a 2009 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO up at the farm. Since there was very little snow this winter, I used it on every visit up until January. I tried to start the machine the first week of February and she wouldn’t start.

When did Polaris change the ignition on the Sportsman?

The AC powered ignition was the Achilles’ Heel of an otherwise stone reliable ATV. Eventually, in mid-2004, Polaris updated the ignition to a DC powered ignition which pretty much eliminated ignition failures. But that left a huge number of 2002 to early-2004 models that were doomed to fail, often at a very inopportune time.

What does it mean when your Polaris won’t start?

Polaris Sportsman won’t start refers to when the all-terrine vehicle’s engine will not turn on or activate. A starting issue can have many symptoms. For exam…

Why did Polaris Sportsman not start on YouTube?

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What to do if your ATV wont start?

If you don’t then you have an ignition problem. If you do have a spark then pour some gas down the spark plug hole and put back in the plug and see if it fires. If it does then you have a fuel issue. Hopefully this will help some people figure out what direction to work toward.

Why does my Polaris Sportsman 500 not start?

Sounds like a wiring issue, something might be shorting. you should see if you cn pullstart it, i have a polaris sportsman 500 that starts good with pullstart but it doesnt with electric start. it turns over good but doesnt start… not sure whats wrong with it. No critters found or chafed wires.

What should I do if my Polaris ATV wont start?

The third makes the starter motor useless except for parts. 6) If it does turn over then your next step is make sure you have spark. Remove the plug and put it back in the spark plug boot and ground the tip on the motor and turn over and make sure you have a solid spark. If you don’t then you have an ignition problem.

How did I get a spark on my sportsman 500?

By some miraculous happening i had a spark one day after it had sat in my garage for a week or more & i was able to start it on the pull as we had burnt the starter out but it was missing & back firing a lot. All of a sudden it cleared & revved like a good un but what had i done?

When did my Polaris Sportman lose all power?

2018 Polaris 570 Sportman lost all power…. Friday evening went riding, rode for a good hour or so everything was fine. I went to take a short ride to the restroom (less than 100 yds away) and all of the sudden everything flickered and then just died out.

What causes fuel injection problems on a Polaris ATV?

In fact, most of this information is right out of the factory manuals for a 2006 700 Twin Cylinder EFI and a 2007 500 EFI. First and only quote from the manual: “80% of all EFI problems are caused by wiring harness connections.”

When to see a Polaris dealer for a problem?

If there are defective spark plugs or no spark is going to them, then the spark plugs should be inspected and replaced as necessary. For three other potential problems (a clogged fuel filter, water/fuel in the crankcase or mechanical failure), Polaris recommends that owners see a Polaris dealer.

Why does my sportsman 500 keep coming back out?

Each of the 500s I have like to let lower a-arm bolts (front and back) and lower bearing carrier bolts back out. Granted this is with over 3000 miles on each of them. Make sure you keep and eye on them and that they are tight. If the a arm bolts back out its usually because some grease worked its way into the threads.

Why does my Sportman 500 backfiring when I start it?

Once it starts it runs fine, and sometimes it will start with no issues. This backfiring mainly occurs when trying to restart while the motor is hot, but sometimes when it’s cold. Any ideas of things that could be wrong?

Why is my Polaris snowmobile engine locked up?

Sounds like your float stuck and all your fuel ran into your engine. This is very common and an easy fix. With any other brand of sled you would have to pull the engine to drain but your lucky as Polaris was smart enough to install drains on the bottom of the engine just for this reason.

Is the fuel pump on my Polaris Ranger a problem?

As a sidenote this same problematic fuel pump is used in many of the fuel injected Polaris quads. If you own a Polaris ATV and you are having similar symptoms simply follow the same procedure for testing the PSI.

Is it possible to hard start a Polaris?

Once started it ran fine and would start easily again. In both instances they needed a valve adjustment. The valve would not fully close so it could not get compression. Both ran great after that. Might not be it but its worth mentioning to the dealer.

What causes a Polaris ATV to not turn over?

5) If it does not turn over then you need to pull the starter motor out and rebuild it. It will be one of three things: The brushes are broken or work out (most likely), the starter is rusty and filled with sludge and crap or that the magnets have become unwelded from the side of the starter case.

What should I do if my starter motor does not turn over?

Meter the wire lug on the starter and check to see if you have continuity from it to the solenoid lug that is not powered. If you do have continuity, then put a jumper cable directly to the battery positive terminal and touch it to the starter motor lug. 5) If it does not turn over then you need to pull the starter motor out and rebuild it.

What kind of ATV won’t start with key?

I have a 2008 Sportsman 500 that randomly won’t start with the key anymore and won’t even try to turn over. I started it to plow the other day, drove around, turned the machine off for a couple of minutes, went to turn it back on and nothing.

Might just buy a new on/off kill switch and see if that fixes the issue. Alright, completely new issue…I have been running the atv by using the pull start or jumping it at the solenoid. Today I tried to jump it at the solenoid and as it started cranking, the whole machine died.

Can you measure the coil to stator on a sportsman?

But do measure the coil to stator, can’t remember the spec but a very slight nudge of the coil towards the stator often helps improve on a somewhat weakness there. Worth a shot given what you’ve already tried.

Can you replace the starter on a sportsman 500?

Please try again later. Replacing the starter on the 2000 Polaris Sportsman 500. Doing some checks before to make sure the starter solenoid is not bad. At first I thought the starter sounded odd but it has been so long since the starter has worked I am pretty sure that is the way it has always sounded. I will report back if I have any troubles.

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 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.

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.

What should I do if my sportsman 500 is overheating?

A dealer should be consulted if there is a clogged fuel filter, a reverse speed limiter malfunction, worn/defective spark plug wires, electronic throttle control malfunction or any kind of mechanical failure. If the Sportsman 500 engine is overheating, it may be that there is debris stuck in the screen.

What should I do if my sportsman 500 backfires?

If the engine backfires, it is possible that there is a weak spark, an incorrect spark plug gap, old or waterlogged fuel, or loose ignition connections. Owners should inspect/clean/replace spark plugs, set correct gap distance, drain and replace fuel and check/tighten all connections, respectively.

What is the problem with my EFI plug?

It can load up the plug and foul it. The problem is on the coil. The dual coil is mounted to a panel inside the front left fender well. There is one bolt going through the center of the coil mounting it to the panel, which mounts to the frame.

What to do if your EFI machine is sputtering?

You can also (with the machine off), grab the coil and see if you can rotate it….if you can rotate it, then the ground, mount bolt is loose and needs to be tightened. In order to tighten, you need to remove the two bolts on the mount plate. They screw directly in to the frame.

How to tell if your EFI machine is misfiring?

You can tell if you have this problem by a couple of ways…you will see the arc coming out of the plug wire at the coil and go to the frame (upper strut mount), easier to see at night.

Where are the bolt heads on an EFI machine?

They screw directly in to the frame. Once removed, you can get to the bolt head on the backside, you cannot do it from the front without removing the panel bolts, it has no lockwasher and will just turn.

How to replace a Polaris Sportsman starter motor?

Diy how to replace a polaris sportsman atv starter motor. Polaris 250350 2×4 4×4 6×6 1993. Polaris sportsman 500 wiring schematics 2007 polaris sportsman 500 wiring diagram 2008 polaris sportsman 500 wiring diagram free 2008 polaris sportsman 500 repair manual free download 2006.

What kind of starter does a Polaris scrambler use?

Starter solenoid relay fits polaris sportsman scrambler 500 600 1993 2004 magnum 325 330 425 500 1995 2002 xplorer 300 400 trail blazer trailblazer 1990 2003 400 1995 2002 big boss 250 400 500 xpress. I bought a 2008 sportsman 500 ho efi from a friend who rolled it. I was hoping someone on here could.

How do you reverse override a Polaris Sportsman?

Press and hold the “Mode/Reverse Override” button and turn the ignition switch on. Release the “Mode/Reverse Override” button once the speedometer display has fully activated. Press the “Mode/Reverse Override” button to scroll through the menu functions on the display until you have reached the service interval function.

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.

What kind of battery does a Polaris Sportsman have?

I have a 2005 Polaris Sportsman 500. The battery continually goes dead over night. Battery is good and has been replaced I have a 2005 Polaris Sportsman 500. The battery continually… 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.

Why is the battery light flashing on my Polaris ATV?

Readings were taken at idle but the issue happens even when when buzzing along at 30mph plus. It slowly works the battery down. So, either it is not charging enough (reg or mag)to replace volts being used or the battery, although only 6 months old has a bad cell.

What’s the battery voltage on a Polaris ATV?

After a half an hour and 6 fan cycles later my reading were 11.85 with both lights and fan on and only climb to about 12.4V with them off. Bruce! Well..I have heard they don’t charge well at idle. Were all your test voltages taken at idle? Should be 12.5sh not running and 14.5sh revved up a little.

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Can a Polaris Sportsman run with a choke on?

2000ish Polaris Sportsman 500, 4-stroke. It had been put up for a while ( a few months), it wouldn’t start when i went to get it out. Finally got it started with starter fluid and it’d only idle with the choke on, choke off it’ll run, but pops, doesn’t run well and won’t idle.

Why does my Polaris Sportsman 500 not idle?

The problems can be divided into three. 1. Sometimes the machine did not want to idle at all. It died when i released the throttle, sometimes this happened immediately or after a few seconds of idle. 2. Sometimes the idle stuck at around 1600 rpm and did not come down to correct level about 1140 rpm. 3.

How to fix transmission switch on Polaris Sportsman 500?

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Are there speedometers on the Polaris Sportsman 500?

I know ONLY about the speedometers on Polaris Sportsman 500 ‘s for the years 1999 and 2000: If you ask me about speedometers for any other make, year or model, I can’t help you! (They may be the same – they may not – I don’t know.)

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 are the common problems with a Polaris Sportsman 500?

Eventually tie rod ends, axle CV joints, suspension bushings, starter (bendix gears usually), AWD hubs and clutches just plain wear out, or fail and simply need repair or replacement. Along with most every other brand of quad out there… even Honda’s. Maintenance and/or Preventative Maintenance is key to maintaining anything!!

When to replace the axles on a Polaris Sportsman?

Best to replace them when you see some cracking because if mud gets in then they are toast. Thecvman on eBay has good prices for quality axles. Check your intake tube to the carb and the carb boot to the motor for any air leaks as well with a can of carb cleaner for a surge.

Why is my sportsman 500 starting to crack?

My ’99s are starting to get cracked and I will be putting new ones on soon. The starter bendix can get rusty and the bushings it rides in can crack. If there is any binding or very loud rattling they are likely the culprit.

When did the Sportsman 500 ho come out?

Late 1990’s and very early 2000’s. So, one thing to note is that the “500 HO” (High Output) model was created and solved these cam lobe wear issues. Question about the cam lobes.

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