my big bear 400 wont crank. (paid $200)and the original owner said it needed transmission work since its been sitting on its side for awhile?
-it has a new battery
-i tried jumping the starter (didnt work...sound it makes seems as its in gear)
-by looking at the neutral light its not on (when key is on) after fooling with shifter it cuts on and off

*need help

thanks

 

Try squeezing or stepping on the brake while you're trying to start. It sounds like it's in gear.

 

what happens when you pull the pull starter?

 

well i tried the brake thing. nothing
...all i got was the oil temp light flashing every time i hit the start button

now for the pull start. i gotta redo it since the guy that owned it b4 me sealed it and everything else.

so hopefully tomorrow ill get it fixed and give it a pull.

 

nothing worked with pull start.

what about a neutral gear sensor? does this yr have one?

i know some type of switch on the throttle was removed

 

sounds like it might not be staying in neutral, how are the linkage joints on the shift shaft assembly? if they are loose/worn, out of adjustment it will be hard for the trans to stay in neutral.
yes it has a neutral switch, and there are no switches to the throttle.

 

it was mounted on the outside of the throttle. i think it was like a 4wd switch or something? idk

 

ah yeah, but where is it now? or full time 4wd? kind of odd if you ask me.

 

removed completely. so i guess full-time 4wd?

i might just salvage the good parts.

 

the starter and or solenoid could be bad. if you just paid 200 bucks for the quad, put it in the shop and let them fool with it. even if you have to spend 300 more on it, 500 bucks on a running quad is still a great deal. i replaced my starter from a company online, the stealership wanted 179 bucks for the starter and i found it online for 80 bucks new plus shipping. if they tell you what parts it needs and you can save a shitload from ordering them online and replacing them if you can, then go that route. the place i got my starter from is listed below.

DB Electrical
5359 Kingsport HWY
Gray, Tennessee 37615
423-477-2242
800-753-2242
http://www.db-starter-alternator.com

dbelectrical@comcast.net


great place to do business with. if you need any part for any quad, go there. fast shipping with a no hassle return policy.