How to change the stator on a Polaris ATV?

How to change the stator on a Polaris ATV?

Just make sure you check the two next to each other very closely I needed to modify my stator a bit right where the three wires come together the plastic molding was out by about 1/8″ just enough to make it cant a bit off square.

What happens if you don’t have a stator coil?

The stator coil generates the power for the spark plug and other accessories on small engines Without a stator there would be no spark at all, meaning the engine won’t run. While a stator is dying, it can produce a weak spark, causing the engine to miss or run poorly. Symptoms are often worsened as the engine warms up.

How much does it cost to replace a stator on an ATV?

Just looking for some past experience help in regards to replacing the stator on my 2008 sportsman 500 EFI. My atv was in the shop for a constant dead battery, the local atv shop diagnosed it to be a bad stator and would like $550 for the OEM stator as well as $300 (3 hours labor) to fix it.

Is there a way to bypass the stator?

This solution completely bypasses the stator by using a 12 volt battery to power the ignition system. Everything required can be purchased for under $50. It will work on all contact breaker point engines (old style), and some electronic controlled ignition (newer style) ones. The guide is for contact breaker systems.

What to do if your Polaris stator fails?

If you own an A.C. powered electrical system Polaris ATV, things are looking up for you if the system has failed! In the past, this was a very costly repair.

Can a stator be replaced on an ATV?

Replacing the whole stator requires partial engine disassembly. This is quite a task for the home mechanic, so, your ATV most likely ended up in a repair shop or at a dealership. If you are a mechanic, it’s still a chore to repair this stator problem.

What should the corriosion be on a stator?

Check your high voltage cables for corriosion. Good luck. and yellow to ground should be infinity. How close is very close on your resistances? going to be kinda hard to compare voltages as its based on the rpm of the engine and how fast the starter can turn. His is a HO, which has the exact same scenario as 2004 on.