Why does my sportsman 500 have no power?
Thew SSCB is bad. I ran 12v directly to the White/red (or visa-versa) wire in the wiring block and turned the key and it started. Good idea it was to buy a repair manual. Thanks for all of your help!
Why are my rear wheels not getting power?
It has the lock in lock out 4WD with manual shift. Well, I was going up a slope in two wheel drive at the time and heard a bang and the bike stopped and I then put it back in gear and had no power at all to the rear wheels the bike just revved up.
What to do if your Polaris ATV has no power?
Also try unplugging the black wire from that switch and see if it runs. These switches do go bad at times.
What are the symptoms of a bad ECM power relay?
A bad relay may cause the vehicle to crank, but not start, or sometimes not even crank at all. 3. Battery drain or dead battery. A failed ECM power relay can also cause a battery drain or dead battery. If the relay shorts it can leave power on to the computer, even when the vehicle is turned off.
I have a 2007 Sportsman 500 EFI with under 100 hours of use. I am now having a random electrical problem. I have no power when I key up the quad. The kill switch is in run, turn the key on and most of the time nothing happens (Like a dead battery).
What are the codes on my sportsman 500?
Trying to find answers to codes on my 2008 Sportsman 500 EFI HUD and fuel gauge flash ; codes count as 1-3-6-1 . Trying to trade down an answer to the codes
When did the Polaris Sportsman ATV come out?
Since its inception in 1993, Polaris has manufactured well over one MILLION units, making it the best-selling utility ATV platform in the industry.
Why does my sportsman x2 have no power?
My 500 sportsman x2 was doing the same thing tried everything, finally figured out that it is in the Kill switch with the headlight switch and reverse override button. I started wiggling the red kill switch and power started flickering and eventually stayed on long enough to crank the engine.
Why does my Polaris Sportsman 500 not turn on?
No Electrical Power when Key is turned. New Battery I recently had a battery die on my 2012 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO. When that dead/dying battery was in place, the lights would power on dimly while the key was on, and I would hear a clicking sound while trying to start it, but it would not turn over.
What kind of power does a sportsman 500 have?
My 07 sportsman 500 has no electric at all.no lights, no winch no starting power, nothing. The Battery is new and in good shape.
Where is the Kill Switch on a sportsman 500?
Kill switch is on left side of handle bars. May have accidentally moved it with ur thumb. yep that was it boy do i feel stupid had plastic off looking at fuses ect must be the cold and snow here in michigan brain don’t work in minus temps LOL thanks for the help.
My 500 sportsman x2 was doing the same thing tried everything, finally figured out that it is in the Kill switch with the headlight switch and reverse override button. I started wiggling the red kill switch and power started flickering and eventually stayed on long enough to crank the engine.
Thew SSCB is bad. I ran 12v directly to the White/red (or visa-versa) wire in the wiring block and turned the key and it started. Good idea it was to buy a repair manual. Thanks for all of your help!
Kill switch is on left side of handle bars. May have accidentally moved it with ur thumb. yep that was it boy do i feel stupid had plastic off looking at fuses ect must be the cold and snow here in michigan brain don’t work in minus temps LOL thanks for the help.
Why is the Batt light off on my sportsman 500?
I was cruising along a trail, pulled over to take a picture, got back on noticed the batt light flashed, I put it in gear to go and the batt light went off. I drove about 2 miles and the machine died, nothing on the dash illuminates, there is no clicking sound and it wont crank.
Also try unplugging the black wire from that switch and see if it runs. These switches do go bad at times.
I have a 2007 Sportsman 500 EFI with under 100 hours of use. I am now having a random electrical problem. I have no power when I key up the quad. The kill switch is in run, turn the key on and most of the time nothing happens (Like a dead battery).
What happens to the battery on a Polaris Sportsman 500?
No Electrical Power when Key is turned. New Battery | Polaris ATV Forum No Electrical Power when Key is turned. New Battery I recently had a battery die on my 2012 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO.
I was cruising along a trail, pulled over to take a picture, got back on noticed the batt light flashed, I put it in gear to go and the batt light went off. I drove about 2 miles and the machine died, nothing on the dash illuminates, there is no clicking sound and it wont crank.
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.
Are there any recalls on Polaris Sportsman 500?
My 07 Sportsman 500 has been at the dealer since Dec 7 finally they decided all my problems were a faulty ECM unit $400 bucks but they wil not start making these parts until Jan 10, 2011. Polaris just recalled 95,000 units from 06 and they don’t even have one in the NATION!!!!
How to reset the service wrench on a Polaris Sportsman?
Select the service interval function by holding the “Mode/Reverse Override” button for three seconds until the service wrench icon begins to flash. Set the next service interval by holding the “Mode/Reverse Override” button to advance the next service interval in one-hour increments.
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 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.
My 07 Sportsman 500 has been at the dealer since Dec 7 finally they decided all my problems were a faulty ECM unit $400 bucks but they wil not start making these parts until Jan 10, 2011. Polaris just recalled 95,000 units from 06 and they don’t even have one in the NATION!!!!
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.
Trying to find answers to codes on my 2008 Sportsman 500 EFI HUD and fuel gauge flash ; codes count as 1-3-6-1 . Trying to trade down an answer to the codes
I drove about 2 miles and the machine died, nothing on the dash illuminates, there is no clicking sound and it wont crank. Its completely dead. the batt shows 12.38v all the grounds are good. I followed the two wires from the batt to the ECU? and there shows good voltage (two red wires i traced up to the black box under the headlight.
Why does my Polaris Speedo have no power?
The kill switch is in run, turn the key on and most of the time nothing happens (Like a dead battery). This all started with having random loss of power (meaning with the ignition on and kill switch in run, the fuel pump would kick on and speedo would light up then sundenly it would all shut off, Then kick back on, then off.
Why does my Polaris Sportsman 500 lose power?
When the Sportsman 500 stops or loses power, this may be because there is not enough fuel. Owners should refill fuel and turn the cycle key to the “on” position three times before attempting to start the engine again.
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.
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.
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.
What does backfire mean on a Polaris ATV?
Hi folks, just a little info, the term backfire is through the intake system and afterfire / popping through the exhaust. Popping out the exhaust is a rich fuel from a closed throttle during the transition from on the throttle to abruptly closing the throttle.
What kind of trouble does a Polaris Ranger have?
It has no trouble codes. I have a 2014 570 Ranger Midsize with 5000kms on it. After riding for a couple hours it will suddenly loose power and backfires and then slowly stall out – sometimes I can keep it running by pumping the throttle but most of the time it just dies.
Is the 1997 Polaris Sportsman 500 losing power?
2 Answers My 1997 Polaris Sportsman 500 has a loss of power when driving. It starts up just fine and runs smooth but there is only about half the power it had the week before. It does not back fire. When climbing a hill or on flat ground it reaches a certain power level and that’s all.
Hi folks, just a little info, the term backfire is through the intake system and afterfire / popping through the exhaust. Popping out the exhaust is a rich fuel from a closed throttle during the transition from on the throttle to abruptly closing the throttle.
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.
It has no trouble codes. I have a 2014 570 Ranger Midsize with 5000kms on it. After riding for a couple hours it will suddenly loose power and backfires and then slowly stall out – sometimes I can keep it running by pumping the throttle but most of the time it just dies.