Why does my 400ex not have spark?
If the hot is grounded=no spark. So you should have a black/white wire and a green wire up near the switch. If the black/white wire is grounded, you’ve essentially turned the kill switch OFF = no spark. I would also put a good plug in it.
How can I tell if my quad has a spark?
A lot of quads have fail safes you need to think about when trying to start the engine. If you have a hard time being able to tell if you can see a spark or not, you could always have a buddy hold the electrodes of the spark plug. If he yells when you try to start the engine, you have spark.
Why is my ATV not getting a spark?
You will find the proper steps for troubleshooting an ATV that is not getting a spark further down this post. If the spark plug is still dry after cranking the engine for a few seconds, you know that fuel, for some reason, is not getting to the cylinder.
Why does my quad bike not start up?
Having gas just as old as 6 months or so can start to cause corrosion in your fuel system. Make sure if you’re going to let the quad sit for a while that you drain the gas out and start with new gas next time you start it up.
What does it mean when a Honda trx400 wont start?
Honda TRX400 won’t start refers to when the all-terrine vehicle will not activate and begin to work. This video is going to show you how to troubleshoot a Honda TRX400 that will not start up. 1. Honda TRX 400 that cranks but wont start. 2. A Honda that will not crank at all. 3. A Honda that cranks but turns off immediately after. 4.
How can I tell if my ATV engine is sparking?
To quickly tell if your ATV is getting spark, remove the spark plug from the engine. Reinsert the plug back into the coil wire. Hold the electrodes of the spark plug close to the engine to ground it, and try starting the engine. If you see spark coming from the end of the spark plug, your ATV engine is getting spark.
A lot of quads have fail safes you need to think about when trying to start the engine. If you have a hard time being able to tell if you can see a spark or not, you could always have a buddy hold the electrodes of the spark plug. If he yells when you try to start the engine, you have spark.
Where does the spark come from on an ATV?
Reinsert the plug back into the coil wire. Hold the electrodes of the spark plug close to the engine to ground it, and try starting the engine. If you see spark coming from the end of the spark plug, your ATV engine is getting spark.