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.
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!
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.
What to do if your Polaris Ranger wont turn over?
Turn on key and ‘silence’. It will occasionally start, allow me to get a block or 2 from the house,then the gear selector lights go out, and the engine dies immediately. I’m tired of towing it back to the house.
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.
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.”
How to check the EFI system on a Polaris ATV?
In the right hands, an EFI system can be checked and diagnosed with a fuel pressure gauge, a multimeter, a factory manual, and access to forums such as this one for the special tool workarounds. 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.
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 kind of battery does a Polaris Sportsman have?
Last year, a friend of mine had the battery go bad on his 1999 Polaris Sportsman 500 4-wheeler. Aside from the inconvenience of having to pull-start it, it seemed to work OK.
Why does my 2007 Polaris Sportsman not start?
My 2007 Polaris sportsman 500, EFI will randomly cut all power and die. Sometimes I can get it to start. It’s not the kill switch, tried that. Tried adjusting the throttle cable, not that either. Was told its most likely the PDM and not the ECM, But at $570 each I’d like to be sure before I purchase parts. Happy riding! Loading…
What should I do if my Polaris Sportsman 500 backfires?
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. 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.
What are the fault codes for the Sportsman 500?
Fault Codes Walkthrough Polaris Sportsman 500 Efi 2006 – YouTube Updated: Codes are 12.22.47.61count the check engine blinks and you get, 1,2,2.2,4,7,6,1means code 12 is the starting sequence and 22 (TPS: Open or Short Cir…
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.
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.
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.
Are there any problems with the Polaris EFI system?
Having been on this forum for about 2 years now, I’ve asked, read and answered a lot of questions. As Polaris keeps making more machines with EFI, it stands to reason that more and more of the the problems & questions are related to the EFI system, its sensors and electronics.
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 is my Polaris Sportsman 500 not running?
The throttle cable tension was to loose causing the contacts in the ETC switch to make contact. This is a safety mechanism that prevents the engine to run if the cable is stuck with the throttle in open position. But this also happens if the cable tension is to loose.
Why are the spark plugs on my Polaris 500 turning black?
It keeps dry fouling the plugs, they are jet black. It was running fine then all of a sudden started doing this. Checked spark and it looks good, any advice?
The throttle cable tension was to loose causing the contacts in the ETC switch to make contact. This is a safety mechanism that prevents the engine to run if the cable is stuck with the throttle in open position. But this also happens if the cable tension is to loose.
What’s the idle level on a Polaris Sportsman?
Everything looked fine but then with a screwdriver I manually pushed the throttle wheel back against the stop screw. 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.
Why is my spark plug not working on my Polaris?
As you get to higher RPM’s, the problem gets worse as the arcing is causing the spark plug to not fire consistently or enough. It can load up the plug and foul it.
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.
Are there any electrical issues with the Polaris Sportsman?
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How much does a 2007 Polaris Sportsman cost?
2007 Polaris Sportsman® 800 EFI Specifications Model Type Utility BASE MSRP (US) $8,399.00 Dealers Polaris Dealers Warranty 6
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My 2007 Polaris sportsman 500, EFI will randomly cut all power and die. Sometimes I can get it to start. It’s not the kill switch, tried that. Tried adjusting the throttle cable, not that either. Was told its most likely the PDM and not the ECM, But at $570 each I’d like to be sure before I purchase parts. Happy riding! Loading…
What kind of fuel does a Polaris Sportsman use?
I have a polaris sportsman 500 4×4 which cuts out at higher throttle speeds. I have eleminated fuel being the cuase polaris sportsman 500 4×4 which cuts out at higher throttle speeds. I have two Polaris 570 sportsman quads. I was riding one Hi, I have two Polaris 570 sportsman quads.
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.
What’s the problem with my Polaris Sportsman 500?
I have a 2005 Polaris sportsman 500 HO. Starts fine, however I have a 2005 Polaris sportsman 500 HO. Starts fine, however when you press the throttle it bogs down or quits. What could be the cause?
I have a polaris sportsman 500 4×4 which cuts out at higher throttle speeds. I have eleminated fuel being the cuase polaris sportsman 500 4×4 which cuts out at higher throttle speeds. I have two Polaris 570 sportsman quads. I was riding one Hi, I have two Polaris 570 sportsman quads.
Why does my Yamaha sportsman 500 not start?
I have a 2008 Polaris 500 HO Sportsman, but theXXXXXis not working. The machine is like new, so it is probably electronic. All fuses are … read more Yamaha,Suzuki,Polaris Tec… I have a 97 polaris sportsman 500 It will start and idle, but when given throttle, it misses and backfires through carb.
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.