Why is the fan not working on my Polaris ATV?

Why is the fan not working on my Polaris ATV?

Unplug the temp sensor and turn the key on without starting the engine. The fan should run because it defaults to “ON” when there is no reading from the sensor. Wiring is almost always the problem. Have you tried pulling apart the connectors and making sure they are clean and making good contact? Even under the relays (a real pain)?

Why is my Polaris 550 XP sportsman not cooling?

Our 2009 Polaris 550 xp Sportsman has started to overheat the fan doesn’t start any more. I applied 12 volts to cooling fan and it works fine. Replaced temperature sensor both old and new the red light would come on. Switched relay with one of others same result.

What to do if your Polaris wont start?

If you don’t hear a clicking then you have to make sure that you have power to the solenoid from the key switch. You can meter it from the thin wire on the solenoid. If you don’t then you have an issue in the switch. b. If yes, then meter the contacts of the solenoid while turning over the key.

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.

Our 2009 Polaris 550 xp Sportsman has started to overheat the fan doesn’t start any more. I applied 12 volts to cooling fan and it works fine. Replaced temperature sensor both old and new the red light would come on. Switched relay with one of others same result.

Unplug the temp sensor and turn the key on without starting the engine. The fan should run because it defaults to “ON” when there is no reading from the sensor. Wiring is almost always the problem. Have you tried pulling apart the connectors and making sure they are clean and making good contact? Even under the relays (a real pain)?

Is the battery on my Polaris Sportsman 550 charged?

Battery is charged, but not even a click. I checked the fuses and they polaris 550 EFI and it wont start. I have a polaris 2010 sportsman 550 efi.

How big is a fan of the Polaris 550?

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Why does my Polaris Ranger keep overheating?

It would get so hot by the time the fan came on with temps in the 210 + range and when the fan kicked on if would drop to about 190. At times if you stopped with it hot the ranger would not start until the temp cooled down. The key on and fan running without the motor does not cool it down.

Are there any problems with the 2012 Ranger 500?

Greetings, folks. I recently picked up a 2012 500 EFI and although it ran well during the 30 test drive (after a slow start-up), it’s now exhibiting some problems that seem to be common to these models. *Tough to start; and once it starts, it idles very roughly until it knocks off.

It would get so hot by the time the fan came on with temps in the 210 + range and when the fan kicked on if would drop to about 190. At times if you stopped with it hot the ranger would not start until the temp cooled down. The key on and fan running without the motor does not cool it down.

Can a Polaris Ranger be ridden in water?

NOW YOU CANNOT HAVE THE FAN ON ALL THE TIME IF YOU ARE RIDING IN WATER THAT WILL TOUCH THE FAN BLADES. I do not have any issue with this because I never put my machine in water that deep. Just thought I would pass this along. Only another negative is that your fan motor will probably wear out sooner/faster and then again it may last forever.

Why is the fan not coming on on my XP?

Is yours a 500 or 700. If it’s a 700, your ECM may be bad. Several of the ’06 XP’s (and a few ’05’s) have had the ECM go bad and the fan not coming on is one of the symptoms. But first you should check to make sure the thermistor (essentially the temp’ sensor) is working.

Why does my radiator fan not come on?

If you go the the harness plug that you unplug the radiator temp switch from there will be two blade connectors in there. Take a short piece of wire and jumper across this. If you turn the key on and your fan is good this will force the fan on. If you do this and turn the key on and the fan does not come on then your fan is bad.

What are the symptoms of a bad cooling fan relay?

1. Engine running hot One of the first symptoms commonly associated with a bad or failing cooling fan relay is an engine that runs hot or overheats. If you notice that your engine is running at higher temperatures than normal, that may be a sign that the relay is not functioning properly.

Is yours a 500 or 700. If it’s a 700, your ECM may be bad. Several of the ’06 XP’s (and a few ’05’s) have had the ECM go bad and the fan not coming on is one of the symptoms. But first you should check to make sure the thermistor (essentially the temp’ sensor) is working.

Why does my Polaris Ranger engine not turn over?

Well now the click isnt there and nothing happens when i turn the ignition key…yes im stepping on the brake, im in neutral, fulltime 4wd is in the 2wd position.. LEaving the key on and jumping across the starter solenoid the engine spins over as it should but doesnt start….

What does it mean when your radiator fan is not working?

This is what we call a blown fuse. A blown fuse is no big deal, and changing one does not cost a lot of money. If your car’s radiator fan is non-functional, check your car’s user manual and locate the fuse for the radiator fan controller or the fan.

Where is the fan on a PRC Polaris?

If you look under the hood, remove the storage tray and then down inside to the passenger side of the radiator. There is a large brass nut on the radiator with a wire coming out of it. That wire goes up and plugs into the harness at a little higher location but still under the removable storage level.

What to do if your radiator cooling fan Wont Stop Running?

Remove the lid. Look on the inside of the lid and for the mapping of the fuses and relays with their location. Pull the cooling fan relay out of the box. Replace the cooling fan relay with a new one. A stuck closed relay is the only thing that can operate the cooling fan continuously with the key off.

Why is my computer cooling fan not working?

A stuck closed relay is the only thing that can operate the cooling fan continuously with the key off. The computer looses power with the key off and the same applies to the coolant temperature sensor. The relay, however, has direct power to one side, the same as a light switch.

Remove the lid. Look on the inside of the lid and for the mapping of the fuses and relays with their location. Pull the cooling fan relay out of the box. Replace the cooling fan relay with a new one. A stuck closed relay is the only thing that can operate the cooling fan continuously with the key off.

A stuck closed relay is the only thing that can operate the cooling fan continuously with the key off. The computer looses power with the key off and the same applies to the coolant temperature sensor. The relay, however, has direct power to one side, the same as a light switch.

What is the temp on a Polaris Ranger?

Just picked it up a couple weeks ago. It has a digital temp gauge in the intrument cluster and while running this machine the temp fluctuates from 189 to 209. The fan comes on at 204 and cuts off at 194. I’ve seen the temp go as high as 209 before the fan starts cooling it down after it comes on.

Just picked it up a couple weeks ago. It has a digital temp gauge in the intrument cluster and while running this machine the temp fluctuates from 189 to 209. The fan comes on at 204 and cuts off at 194. I’ve seen the temp go as high as 209 before the fan starts cooling it down after it comes on.

All started when trying to pull someone that broke down, that was the 1st time it overheated, and since then constantly! We have bled it for air, several times, we are 99.9% it doesn’t have air. Checked thermostat, it is good, actually gutted still hot – Checked the impeller in the water pump, it is good.

Why is my Polaris Ranger 800 HD overheating?

I have a 2012 Ranger 800 HD that has had an overeating issue since I bought it. It would get so hot by the time the fan came on with temps in the 210 + range and when the fan kicked on if would drop to about 190. At times if you stopped with it hot the ranger would not start until the temp cooled down.

I have a 2012 Ranger 800 HD that has had an overeating issue since I bought it. It would get so hot by the time the fan came on with temps in the 210 + range and when the fan kicked on if would drop to about 190. At times if you stopped with it hot the ranger would not start until the temp cooled down.

If you go the the harness plug that you unplug the radiator temp switch from there will be two blade connectors in there. Take a short piece of wire and jumper across this. If you turn the key on and your fan is good this will force the fan on. If you do this and turn the key on and the fan does not come on then your fan is bad.

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