What should I do if my Polaris Ranger overheats?
The system consists of a sensor, relay, 15 amp circuit breaker and fan. There are also controls in the ECU for the light and fuel considerations. Kawasaki Doug : Your fan should turn on long before your warning light comes on. If the system is very hot it will continue running after you have shut off the motor.
How to fix an overheating Polaris 700 quad?
Engine Oil 1 Check the engine oil levels, as inadequate amounts may cause the engine to overheat. Begin this check by parking the Sportsman 700 on level ground. 2 Lift the lever lock on the engine oil cap, located the oil tank on the left side of the quad, to remove the dipstick. 3 Wipe the dipstick clean with a dry cloth.
Can a Polaris Ranger run with the motor off?
Power comes into the relay from the key switch and from battery so it should run with the key off. Engines reach maximum temperature about 5 minutes after you shut them off which is why most vehicles with electronic fans have provisions that allow them to run with the motor off. I will double check that and let you know for sure.
When to turn on the fan on Polaris Ranger?
Once a certain temperature is reached then the relay closes and the fan is turned on. The system consists of a sensor, relay, 15 amp circuit breaker and fan. There are also controls in the ECU for the light and fuel considerations. Your fan should turn on long before your warning light comes on.
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.
What’s the normal temp for a Polaris Ranger?
It is normal for Polaris vehicles to run up to 204-208 degrees and then the fan cools it back down usually in the mid 180’s. Tthe fan will run a lot in warm weather at low speeds or high speeds. The full mark on the coolant bottle reservoir is also down close to the bottom so it is easy to overfill.
Power comes into the relay from the key switch and from battery so it should run with the key off. Engines reach maximum temperature about 5 minutes after you shut them off which is why most vehicles with electronic fans have provisions that allow them to run with the motor off. I will double check that and let you know for sure.