Why does my 2004 Honda rancher not start?

Why does my 2004 Honda rancher not start?

Gotta be the ground. My ’04 350 Rancher won’t start with the button all the time. If I pull the starter cord through, eventually the starter will run and the engine starts. I keep the battery on a battery tender and even off the tender for a couple days, I’m still reading over 12 volts, usually in the 13 range.

How to troubleshoot Honda rancher trx420 no start?

Watch the video above and read on below to learn how to troubleshoot starting problems on a Honda Rancher TRX420. Remove the seat by releasing the small lever at the rear and lifting the seat out. Next, unclip the rear tail section, then unclip and remove the battery/fuse box cover by simply lifting it out. No tools required.

What should battery voltage be on Honda rancher 420?

A healthy, fully charged battery should read between 12.5 and 13 volts. If the reading is below 12.5 volts, charge the battery first and then if it doesn’t hold a charge higher than 12.5 volts, replace it.

Where is the start button on a Honda rancher?

When the start button is pressed .. All I get is clicking under the seat in the battery area.. The battery is fully charged and all connections are tight.. Sometimes it starts with the button though !!!!

What to do if your rancher 420 won’t start?

It can have good voltage without being able to deliver current (amperage). As Melatv said, try boosting it from another good battery. It sure sounds like you have a bad battery. Even if you can’t get it in neutral, you can still start it by holding in the right front brake handle while pressing the start button.

What to do if your Honda rancher won’t start?

As Melatv said, try boosting it from another good battery. It sure sounds like you have a bad battery. Even if you can’t get it in neutral, you can still start it by holding in the right front brake handle while pressing the start button.

What’s the battery voltage on a Honda rancher 420?

I checked the battery with a voltameter in the on and off position. The off voltage was 13.8 and with the ignition on it went down to 6 then back up to 8 where it stabilized. So there’s a short somewhere.

What’s the stop switch on a Honda TRX 420?

The STOP switch on the Honda TRX 420 controls both the starting circuit and the ignition circuit, and the simplest way to test it is to turn the ignition on, then flip the STOP switch to the engine run position. When the STOP switch is working, the ignition circuit isn’t live and you should hear the fuel pump activate.

What to do if your Honda ATV won’t start?

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Gotta be the ground. My ’04 350 Rancher won’t start with the button all the time. If I pull the starter cord through, eventually the starter will run and the engine starts. I keep the battery on a battery tender and even off the tender for a couple days, I’m still reading over 12 volts, usually in the 13 range.

When the start button is pressed .. All I get is clicking under the seat in the battery area.. The battery is fully charged and all connections are tight.. Sometimes it starts with the button though !!!!

What to do when your ATV won’t start?

If your ATV doesn’t crank at all when you’re trying to start it, there are a few basic things to look into. 1. Make sure the kill switch/run switch is in the “ON” or “RUN” position. You’d be surprised how often the solution to an ATV that won’t start is forgetting to turn on the kill switch.

Watch the video above and read on below to learn how to troubleshoot starting problems on a Honda Rancher TRX420. Remove the seat by releasing the small lever at the rear and lifting the seat out. Next, unclip the rear tail section, then unclip and remove the battery/fuse box cover by simply lifting it out. No tools required.

Where can I buy a Honda rancher carb kit?

Depending on your mechanical skills, you can purchase a carb kit from Honda. I paid $45.00 and it comes with new jets, springs and all the o-rings to rebuild your carb. The primer is not hard to push at all…and hasn’t been since I started working on it.

What to do if your ATV won’t start?

An ATV that won’t fire up is obviously not how you want your riding day to begin, but it’s bound to happen eventually. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. Videos you watch may be added to the TV’s watch history and influence TV recommendations. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to YouTube on your computer.

Why is my Honda TRX 350 es not shifting?

When I repaired my friends Honda TRX 350 ES Rancher, it was a broken leveling sensor located at the base of the engine in the front. It was broken in half and so it was not sending a signal to the ECU. So the ECU wouldn’t let the electric shift operate. When I replaced the leveling sensor, the electric shift worked great.

Why is my rancher not shifting at all?

If you can shift your Rancher manually, then there is nothing wrong with the transmission internally. It’s something wrong with the parts related to Electric Shift system. The best way to troubleshoot this system is to have someone who understands this system fix it for you.

Depending on your mechanical skills, you can purchase a carb kit from Honda. I paid $45.00 and it comes with new jets, springs and all the o-rings to rebuild your carb. The primer is not hard to push at all…and hasn’t been since I started working on it.

Why does my Honda ATV not start with push button?

I HATE ELECTRICAL ISSUES GRRRR:wacko: Jumping the solenoid and starting is a good thing. that reduces a lot of possibilities. I’d go focus on the starting relay now. Not sure what the failure rate on those is, but I see them for sale on ebay a lot. Did you have the wires off the soleniod ? what year are ATV?

What should I do if my push button start is not working?

In the meantime, we recommend holding the key fob close to the push button start and trying to start the vehicle again. In order to start the engine with push button start, the brake must be pressed. Try adding a bit more pressure with your foot and start the engine again.

A healthy, fully charged battery should read between 12.5 and 13 volts. If the reading is below 12.5 volts, charge the battery first and then if it doesn’t hold a charge higher than 12.5 volts, replace it.

What does it mean when your ATV wont start?

If your engine’s not getting any spark, or getting weak spark, it won’t start at all. The engine will turn over, but will never be able to ignite the fuel and get running. Don’t worry, there’s a quick and easy way to check for spark. Just take the spark plug out of the engine and plug it back into the spark plug wire.

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Why does my Honda rancher 4×4 not start?

I have an ’05 Rancher 4X4 that will not start. It was not left sitting for a long period of time. But when it would not start, I thought perhaps I had bad fuel. So I disconnected fuel line and drained tank. Flow was good. Put in fresh fuel and replaced spark plug. After a bit of trying, it started for about 2 secs and died.

How to troubleshoot Honda rancher 420 no start?

Remove the top of the fuse box, then take out each fuse and inspect that it’s fully intact. Replace any fuses that are blown. Next, connect a circuit tester to each fuse and if the test light illuminates, the circuit is receiving power. If the fuse box checks out, the next component to check within the starting circuit is the STOP switch.

Why is the solenoid not working on my Honda rancher?

It is most likely not the solenoid if it was bad you would not here the clicking the clicking is the starter solenoid working. If cleaning your battery terminals doesn’t work take your battery to an auto parts store and get it tested.

Where can I buy a Honda rancher in Canada?

Honda Rancher | Kijiji in Ontario. – Buy, Sell & Save with Canada’s #1 Local Classifieds. 2017 Honda 420 Rancher 4×4 – Excellent condition. Excellent condition, very clean. A quick, great riding atv. Original owner, never mudded or abused. Fuel injected, liquid cooled engine. 5 speed semi automatic shift. Shift on the fly 4wd.

What are the features of a Honda rancher?

2020 Honda® TRX420 Rancher® DCT IRS EPSMaster of work and play Features may include: Engine & Drivetrain Maximum efficiency Rugged OHV liquid-cooled, fuel-injected 420 cc longitudinally mounted engine allows direct driveshaft alignment to both front and rear wheels for maximum drivetrain efficiency.