I have a 1999 Polaris Sportsman 500 with low hours. For the past year the tailight will burn out, then the headlights, then the speedometer. The 4 wheel drive runs through the speedometer so when it burns out I loose 4 wheel drive. I have been through two speedometers so far. The dealer checked the voltage regulator and battery and said they were good. I have replaced the battery but still have the same problem. The electric start works fine and the neutral and reverse lights work. Any ideas? Thanks!

 

try cleaning the grounds, make sure you've got a good on the battery, engine and frame.

 

[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif[/img]Take it to another dealer or Jack up the gas cap and slide a 05 under it. sounds like voltage regulator ? Good luck man.

 

Thanks for the sugestions. I looked everything over and cleaned everything really good but didn't see anything wrong. I took it back down to a dealer yesterday and they are going to go over it again. I have actually already taken it to two different dealers. The one I bought it from is pretty good so I think they will eventually figure it out. I did take a look at the HOs but I'm not putting it on the trailer just yet. My 500 runs great except for the electrical problem. I did notice that there are a lot of Polaris threads with similar problems but not exactly what I have.

 

Good Man . NEVER assume your underpaid overworked mec. has recieved the training they deserve. The place with the Polaris sign over it should never,NEVER be able to give you a shoulder shrug. Fix it or hang up your tool belt, or Polaris step in and take care of a 6k$ Wheeler you let out. The new models are so mutch beter. I have a 2000. Wait for the 05 man ,changes on the way.Keep buying American brother.