What should I know about the Polaris Sportsman ignition?
The problematic section of the stator is no longer used, and the new secondary ignition coil is isolated from the CDI in contrast to the integral coil/CDI that comes from the factory. The result is more reliability, better spark, and easier diagnosis should you have another problem in the future.
Why is my Polaris Sportsman 500 not starting?
First, there may be low battery voltage, and owners should try to recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC. Two other problems may be that there are loose connections on the battery or on the solenoid. In either case, owners should check and tighten all connections. If the engine turns over but will not start, it is possible that the ATV is out of fuel.
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.
When did the Polaris Sportsman lose the spark?
Eventually, even the best maintained ATV will suffer some kind of failure, and THAT is the day you’ll figure out how much your ATV really means to you. For our workhorse 1999 Polaris Sportsman 500, that day came recently. After 18 years of faithful service, the mighty Sportsman had literally “lost the spark” and fell into silent uselessness.
The problematic section of the stator is no longer used, and the new secondary ignition coil is isolated from the CDI in contrast to the integral coil/CDI that comes from the factory. The result is more reliability, better spark, and easier diagnosis should you have another problem in the future.
What should I do if my Polaris ATV wont start?
So far I’ve replaced the key switch ,solenoid ,battery ,spark plug and main engine wiring harness. It will start with the key on and jumping the solenoid and will also pull start. If I just turn the key on nothing happens except the lights will work and the dash lights will work.The kill switch works.
What’s the ignition problem on a Polaris trailboss 325?
I’m fixing a 2000 Polaris trailboss 325. There is a problem somewhere in the ignition system. So far I’ve replaced the key switch ,solenoid ,battery ,spark plug and main engine wiring harness. It will start with the key on and jumping the solenoid and will also pull start.
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.
Is there a bad coil on a 500 Sportsman?
I have never seen a bad coil on a 500 Sportsman but the ignition box was known to cause some issues on certain years but I believe that was 2005 models. The wire tends to get disconnected from the cap often as well. I have fixed many no spark issues by simply moving the kill switch to the run position.
What should coil resistance be on poolaris Polaris?
The engine always has sounded like a coffee can full of bolts, but still runs well. From the Poolaris FACTORY service manual: Primary winding resistance should be .3 to .5 ohm, the secondary should be 6300 ohm (+/- 10%) WITHOUT the resistor cap. The resistor plug cap should be 5000 ohms.
How do you test a Polaris stator coil?
It’s a actually one wire that runs round and round all the posts, and back to the begining. All you need is some sort of test meter, or digital volt ohm meter. Put it on the continuity setting , and touch a lead to each wire.