Too hot to handle. Dear ATVC: Hello all. I am a “car guy” mostly, but attempting to fix an ATV issue that someone here may be able to assist with. Attempted to install a new battery in a 2003 TRX250EX and some of the electrical wires got extremely hot to the point of melting. Immediately […] More »

Still going… We all know their logo and have used their products at one time or another but did you know Energizer was founded back in 1896 as the American Electrical Novelty & Manufacturing Company. While they’re most known for their batteries, the company has made some interesting acquisitions throughout the years: Schick razors and […] More »

Challenger challenge. Dear ATVC: Regarding the Cub Cadet Challenger; is the wiper a hand operated one or battery and where did you get it? Thanks! There may be manual operated aftermarket wipers available but Cub Cadet offers a battery-operated OEM motor-driven wiper. On the following schematic, the wiper arm is # 29 (YS-9PWA14/16), the wiper […] More »

My solenoid thinks it’s a rap DJ. Dear ATVC: I have a 2003 Polaris magnum 330 4×4 that was sitting for about a year or so. I tried to start it, it just made a scratching noise and a clicking noise from the solenoid, I bought a new battery hoping it would help but it […] More »

Dear ATVC: My main battery grounding wire got pulled apart from the terminal connector. I tried to re-clamp it but the wire is probably a 2 Guage and impossible to find a big enough terminal connector at Home Depot. It would not stay together from me using pliers so.. Can I solder this type of […] More »

The future is now. Dear ATVC: Why don’t ATVs use lithium ion batteries like cellphones? DavMcNutt We’re in the process of transition even as we speak. Though not exactly like bigger version of the lithium ion units that power your cell phones and laptops (lithium cobalt), we’re seeing more and more lithium (lithium-iron phosphate) designs […] More »

When the magic button isn’t so magic. Dear ATVC: I had a Quadrunner 250 given to me and the guy said that it hadn’t been touched in 4 years. The last time his son had it running but it needed a carburetor so he parked it. I hooked jumper cables to my truck and had […] More »