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.
Why does my Bike Stop with no power?
The main fuse has probably blown and maybe others. Is is it the fuses, you need to find out whats blowing them. bad earth, short etc. Check all connections and especially earth points. Water and moisture in couplings too. Check the battey next..Its NOT the battery that runs the bike or the lights etc, its the generator.
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.
Why does my Polaris ATV have no power?
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. Once I noticed this, I hooked up both positive cables to the terminal and everything works fine now.
Where can I buy Polaris batteries for my ATV?
Battery Mart has a vast selection of sealed AGM Polaris ATV batteries and Polaris UTV batteries that are perfect for the job. Our high cranking power batteries, such as the Big Crank, are dependable and some of the best on the market today. Many of these Polaris batteries will ship directly to your front door step…
How does service work on a Polaris Sportsman?
From inspecting steering connections to changing the air filter, tackle all your service needs with confidence, backed by the passionate experts that designed your SPORTSMAN® piece by piece. At Polaris®, our engineers design industry-leading components to fuel the unstoppable performance required to tackle the great outdoors head-on.
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.
How long does it take to charge a Polaris quad?
Maybe 10-20 hours (never charged the new battery). The quad sat in my garage for about 6weeks and I tried to start it and the battery was near dead. I bought a trickle charger and charged it. It took about 8 hours then a couple days later, charged it again….it took about 5 hours that time.
Why is the battery light flashing on my Polaris ATV?
Readings were taken at idle but the issue happens even when when buzzing along at 30mph plus. It slowly works the battery down. So, either it is not charging enough (reg or mag)to replace volts being used or the battery, although only 6 months old has a bad cell.
What can I use to charge my Polaris ATV battery?
Glad you got your charging problem straightened out , one thing you may want to consider is purchasing a Deltran Battery Tender Jr. It is a very good float charger for your battery. I plug mine in after every ride and it keeps it fully charged and the cells in good shape , your battery will last you much longer.
Where can I get a quote on a 2004 Polaris Sportsman?
Below is the information on the 2004 Polaris Sportsman® 500 H.O.. If you would like to get a quote on a new 2004 Polaris Sportsman® 500 H.O. use our Build Your Own tool, or Compare this ATV to other Utility ATVs. Enter your ZIP code below to search for ATV dealers near you.
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
Can a DC ignition be added to a Polaris Sportsman?
But in doing a little research, we found an update from RM Stator that would convert our problematic 2003 Sportsman 600 to a much more reliable DC ignition at less than half of the price of the Polaris upgrade kit.
Why does my sportsman 500 have no power?
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’s the price of a 2004 Polaris Sportsman?
2004 Polaris Sportsman® 500 H.O. Specifications. Identification. Model Type. Utility. BASE MSRP (US) $6,599.00. Dealers. Polaris Dealers. Warranty.
Is the Polaris Sportsman 500 all wheel drive?
the polaris sportsman 500 H.O. is a really good atv for playing in the sand pits, riding on trails, going throw mud and water. it is able to tow some heavy things like a tent trail or a snowmobile trailer. with the all wheel drive on demand comes in hands for cleaning the drive way in the winter. ha
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.
What to do if your Polaris ATV won’t start?
now….. 1*. Check the spark plug to make sure it is firing.. remove the spark plug.. make sure you have metal to metal contact and then turn the engine over.. (this might be a two man job).. the spark plug should have a nice big blue white spark,, (some electronic’s will have a weak orange and still fire fine!) 2.
Where is the voltage regulator on a Polaris ATV?
I can’t seem to find any info on the voltage regulator in the shop manual. it is located under your pod behind front compartment behind that colored plastic cover it is a little silver rectangular box with two terminals with wires on them with a stud and nut. im pretty sure mine was mostly wrapped in black tape from factory
What should I do if my sportsman 500 wont start?
Registration is fast and you can even login with social network accounts to sync your profiles and content. 2008 Sportsman 500 EFI w/ key on, no lights/ won’t start… has new battery? Need help start… Forward 4×4 works fine but only 2 wheel when shifted into reverse.
What happens when the lights go out on a sportsman?
Lost all electrical power no lights, no starter nothing ,battery has full charge on a 2003 500 sportsman machine was running when lights went out and lost all power . It will start and run manually. How do I trouble shoot ?
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
Lost all electrical power no lights, no starter nothing ,battery has full charge on a 2003 500 sportsman machine was running when lights went out and lost all power . It will start and run manually. How do I trouble shoot ?
What kind of battery does a Polaris snowmobile have?
You can try it, find a 95 EFI schematic, and compare it to yours, it may or may not be the same since the chassis changed in 94 or 95. I have the Clymers manual for 90-95 polaris and that seems to help lots. I do have a brown wire which comes off the battery regulator that goes to no where.
Where does the red light go on a Polaris Indy 500?
The red with a green stripe is fed from the battery + terminal through the green fusible link and therefore should be hot at all times when you check it with your test light. If there is no power check the fuse link first because corrosion is common here.
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. Once I noticed this, I hooked up both positive cables to the terminal and everything works fine now.
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.
I can’t seem to find any info on the voltage regulator in the shop manual. it is located under your pod behind front compartment behind that colored plastic cover it is a little silver rectangular box with two terminals with wires on them with a stud and nut. im pretty sure mine was mostly wrapped in black tape from factory
Where is the battery located on a sportsman?
On all SPORTSMAN 450 and 570 models from 2014 to present, the battery (1) can be found in the left front wheel opening, in front of the PVT cover. The majority of other ATV models from 1985 through model year 2014 have a battery located under the left rear fender. The exceptions to that rule are:
Where is the battery located on a Polaris ATV?
The location battery on your Polaris ATV depends on its year and model. For all Sportsman 550, Sportsman 850, Sportsman XP 1000 and Sportsman XP 1000 S vehicles from model year 2010 to present (including High Lifter Edition), the battery is located under the front box.
What kind of battery does a Warrior 350 have?
This sealed and maintenance-free battery features 18 AH and 270 CCA. This sealed and maintenance-free battery features 18 AH and 270 CCA. . This 12-volt AGM rechargeable battery is designed for ATVs, motorcycles, jet skis, snowmobiles, and more.
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 should I do if my sportsman 500 is overheating?
A dealer should be consulted if there is a clogged fuel filter, a reverse speed limiter malfunction, worn/defective spark plug wires, electronic throttle control malfunction or any kind of mechanical failure. If the Sportsman 500 engine is overheating, it may be that there is debris stuck in the screen.
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 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.
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.