Why does my Arctic Cat 400 not start?
Re: Arctic cat 400 won’t start…. Our early cars had the same problem…..it was due to a ballast ignition fault, the voltage to the coil is reduced from 12volt to 10 volts during start up. There may be a ballast wire in the ignition system that’s faulty. Run a new wire to the coil from the battery to test out the theory. cheers
What kind of transmission does a 2002 Arctic Cat have?
These troubleshooting procedures apply to the 2002 Arctic Cat 250 300 375 400 500 manual and automatic transmission 2X4, 4X4 off-road vehicles. It’s highly recommended to use the downloadable online repair manual when performing maintenance and repairs.
What should DC volts be on Arctic Cat 400?
Pull the white and blue stripes wire off the coil. Place red probe on wire terminal and black wire to good ground. Meter on DC volts turn key on voltmeter should read around 35 volts. I bet it reads higher.
What kind of engine does an Arctic Cat have?
Here is exactly what reader Jayson asked the Answerman (it is long and extremely detailed), followed by his answer: I have a 2001 arctic cat 400 manual shift.
When did the Arctic Cat 400 come out?
The quad charmed consumers with sleek styling, power output, and overall durability. The Arctic Cat 400 is a mid-size recreational utility vehicle launched in the United States in 2003.
Which is the most economical Arctic Cat ATV?
Arctic Cat kicks off their ATV introduction with the announcement of a new machine being added to further round out their lineup of ATVs – the 250 4×4. This new machine, now the most economical 4×4 Arctic Cat offers, maintains the rugged, “go anywhere” features that set all Arctic Cat ATVs apart.
What are the weaknesses of the Arctic Cat 400?
As weaknesses remained present in 2004 and 2005 Arctic Cat 400 models, very few changes were done on the 2006 Arctic Cat 400, much to consumers’ dismay. Some of these unimpressive features include the awkward placement of the driveline lever, the absence of an hour meter, and the stiff handlebars, to name a few.
What kind of ignition does Arctic Cat 4×4 have?
The FIS or 4×4 models come with a front-drive selector switch located on the right-side handlebar. Ignition – It uses an electronic CDI ignition with an auxiliary pull-start system. An AC-Magneto alternator with a rated output of 220W @ 5000 RPM powers up electronic accessories.
How to fix a 2003 Artic cat no engine spark?
An expert who has answered 20 questions. Re: 2003 artic cat 400 no engine spark put new ignition… It may be too simple but I have to ask, are you using a known good sparkplug, high tension lead and plug cap?
Why is my spark plug not working on my cat 400?
Next is either the source coil isn’t providing power to the “Black Box” or the pickup coil isn’t sending a signal to the box to fire the sparkplug or finally the box itself is defective. To test further you will need a Shop Manual or Clymers manual and a VOM (Volt-Ohm Meter). You can’t post conmments that contain an email address.
Why does my ATV have no power when I turn the key?
When I installed the new battery, I didn’t noticed that there were two positive cables that need to be connected to the positive terminal. One of them had slipped back into the boot, and I only connected the other one. This is why the ATV had no power at all when I was turning the key.
How can I get my Artic cat to turn over?
Put one in the gas tank to mix with the gas there. If you have access to the carburetor, pour part of the bottle of cleaner into the carburetor and work the throttle and choke back and forth a few times with the cleaner in place. Gently try moving the choke plate or float to see if they are sticking.