hey have 2003 sportsman with no spark if i disconnect the black wire for override runs but wont shut off till you connect it?
HOW DO I TEST THE KILL SWITCH?
OVERIDE SWITCH?
KEY SWITCH?

think one of those three problem? any help is alyways appreciated thanks again

 

do you have alot of play or no play in your thumb throttle?because the electronic throttle control (etc) will shut off spark if it is,adjust to 1/8" play only couple inches up the cable from thumb throttle,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

dont think so will try that and see thanks any help is great my dealer isint so helpful they say just bring it in!!!

 

Simple: Get a multimeter (cheap at Harbor Freight, under $5) and check for proper function with the battery disconnected.

 

any more detail? hate eletrical thanks i will try though and see what i come up with dealer says cant test it they just plug new one in and if it works good

 

Here's a good video about what he is talking about. YouTube - Polaris ATV Maintenance & Repair Tips : Polaris ATV Thumb Throttle Maintenance Tips

 

disconnect battery,set a meter to ohms,resistance,its an omega sign,almost looks like a Q,put the red lead on the wire or where it plugs in,one of those will flash numbers when you turn the switch on,then for a brief moment then return to 0 when you turn the switch off,you can test any switch that way,normally open(no) normally closed(nc).

 

sorry but got fixed feel kind of stupid was just the etc switch in throttle was tight but not making connection put little dielitical grease and magic runs great thanks for all help

 

important thing is you fixed it,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

Hey I have the same problem, mine is a 2003 and it only turns on with the black CDI wire disconnected, what exactly did you do to fix it. I have to connect the wire back to turn it off.