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Old 05-27-2015, 10:04 PM
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I just recently rebuilt my motor after getting it back running I noticed it wasn't charging went to checking it and now it won't start any help would be greatly apreciated
 
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If it's not charging check that the wiring is secure on the regulator located by the radiator.Some models are bad on wiring connectors vibrating loose. Charge the battery up and load test it to see if it's still ok.This is a regulator with the strange red connector.Not as cheap as previous models if you need one.http://www.ebay.com/itm/2203638-POLARIS-Voltage-Regulator-400-500-600-700-2003-2004-/191527981887?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item2c97f5133f&vxp=mtr
 
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Old 05-28-2015, 06:58 AM
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As far as,it starting where do I go if the stator is bad will it still crank
 
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Old 05-28-2015, 08:03 AM
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A bad stator will not effect the operation of the starter motor, but you will never have spark.
 
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As far as,it starting where do I go if the stator is bad will it still crank
 
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Old 05-28-2015, 09:39 AM
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If it was running before the battery went dead,just charge the battery,have it load tested at any auto store to see if it doesn't have a dead cell from being sucked down by the regulator. Again check the regulator wiring first to see if a wire has come loose that keeps it from charging..If the battery load tests ok,just order a new regulator.
 
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Old 05-28-2015, 07:55 PM
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I found voltage regulator unplugged and had battery load tested it was good but still won't start now it will spin over but no spark at the plug
 
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Check resistance on the pick up coil leading to the cdi. White and Red/White wires. Should show 97 ohms resistance. Exciter coils wires to cdi: Black/Red to Green 446 ohms, Red to Green 1.6 ohms. Plus see if it will crank with the recoil starter. If it does,could be pick up coil is dirty or needs to be moved closer to the flywheel. May be similar to what another member found out.http://forums.atvconnection.com/pola...ml#post3155476
 
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I have nothing between the 2 white wires or the white to ground
 
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Old 05-29-2015, 08:08 PM
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Pull the recoil housing and see if either the White or Red/White pick up coil wires may have possibly become loose from the pick up body. Have had them break the soldered connections before.
 
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