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ATV power not working
Posted on 10/29/17 at 7:01 pm
Posted on 10/29/17 at 7:01 pm
I have a 2011 polaris sportsman 800. It started with a bad battery off of jumper cables yesterday. I got a new battery and installed it and now there is no power at all. I have no idea what to do now.
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Posted on 10/29/17 at 7:06 pm to tigerskin
Is the new battery any good?
did you try jumping it?
did you try jumping it?
Posted on 10/29/17 at 7:08 pm to auggie
It was bought brand new but can try to do that
Posted on 10/29/17 at 7:11 pm to tigerskin
Should have a main fuse under the seat.
Posted on 10/29/17 at 7:11 pm to tigerskin
It's probably a blown fuse. Not sure where they are located on a Polaris, but mine are located near the battery.
Posted on 10/29/17 at 7:12 pm to tigerskin
sometimes you can get bad ones.
Posted on 10/29/17 at 7:14 pm to Jj283
yep,same on my yamaha.
Posted on 10/29/17 at 7:17 pm to tigerskin
Under hood on drivers side...it takes mini fuses....
Posted on 10/29/17 at 8:31 pm to tigerskin
If it’s one of those smaller motorcycle batteries, they usually aren’t pre-charged. I had to put the acid in and charge mine before installing on my Honda.
Posted on 10/29/17 at 8:36 pm to Specklebelly
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If it’s one of those smaller motorcycle batteries, they usually aren’t pre-charged. I had to put the acid in and charge mine before installing on my Honda.
Wasn't going to mention that yet.
I haven't replaced a 4 wheeler battery in a while,didn't know if they still do it that way.
Posted on 10/29/17 at 8:43 pm to auggie
Tried jumping it. Didn’t work. Is supposed to be pre charged
Posted on 10/29/17 at 8:58 pm to tigerskin
Has to be a fuse, or a bad ground. If you have a multimeter you can check the battery. I'm assuming when you turn the key on none of the lights or anything work?
Posted on 10/29/17 at 9:00 pm to tigerskin
If you crossed polls at any point you popped a fuse.
Before you go pulling wires make sure your cables are making good contact. This sounds dumb but....well....I speak from experience
Before you go pulling wires make sure your cables are making good contact. This sounds dumb but....well....I speak from experience
Posted on 10/29/17 at 9:01 pm to tigerskin
It's going to be the fuse then, you should be able to see a small plastic box at the suggested area,pull the fuse and look at it. It's going to be blown.
But also, what about the kill switch? Mine won't do a damn thing in the off position,no lights, no nothing. Check that first.
But also, what about the kill switch? Mine won't do a damn thing in the off position,no lights, no nothing. Check that first.
Posted on 10/29/17 at 9:09 pm to auggie
Here's a link that should help, it should be the 20 amp main fuse ....
LINK
And if you don't have an extra 20 amp spare fuse you can swap the 20 amp main fuse and the 20 amp accessories fuse and it should turn on, assuming you didn't blow both fuses.
LINK
And if you don't have an extra 20 amp spare fuse you can swap the 20 amp main fuse and the 20 amp accessories fuse and it should turn on, assuming you didn't blow both fuses.
This post was edited on 10/29/17 at 9:12 pm
Posted on 10/29/17 at 9:20 pm to Purple Spoon
Yes accidentally touched both polls with a tool and got some sparks.
Yes, nothing is coming on including lights.
Yes, nothing is coming on including lights.
Posted on 10/29/17 at 9:28 pm to tigerskin
might also want to disconnect the ground for a couple of minutes,then reconnect (without spparking anything) and try again.
Posted on 10/29/17 at 9:34 pm to auggie
Don’t see the box. Will check under the hood tomorrow. Thanks for the advice fellas.
Posted on 10/29/17 at 9:41 pm to tigerskin
It aint going to be nothin much, just a learnin opportunity.
Posted on 10/30/17 at 6:09 am to tigerskin
Check the battery voltage if you can, I've bought an AGM battery for my 700 and it read a whopping 3.7V when I got home.
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