I bought this thing and haven't used it alot but I know the previous owner was a bit of a swamper. I was out riding it, turned it off for a second then started it up to move out of the way and it ran about 5 seconds and shut down. After a quick examination I found that the fuse in the 20 part of the fuse block was opening and resetting. It was getting hot but I swapped it just to test and the other fuse over heated and opened as well. When this happens I loose the dash display starter and everything. If you let it set for a bit it will start and run for 10 seconds of so but then shut down. Anyone have any ideas on where to start or what all this circuit covers, or possibly where I can find a wiring diagram. Any help would be appreciated!

 

Welcome to the forum!Pull the fuse holder block up and check for wires shorted to the frame or shorts within the fuse block wiring itself and fuse connectors. Seal up the bottom of the fuse block if you find the problem with rtv silicone to block any moisture. I've found a couple like this,especially on mud machines. 20 amp is the main fuse. OPT

 

If the problem isn't below the fuse holder what would be the next area, after waiting for it to cool down for me to try again I smelled some electrical stuff getting hot. It has a code 45 in it from when I started it without the boot on the throttle body, is there anyway I can clear that without taking it to a dealer?

 

Look at the "sticky" section above this section about 700 and 800 efi wiring problems! Usually it's the tbap sensor wiring (located in the air box boot) that than short out and throw this code(kits are available),plus check at the bottom right cover where the crank sensor harness comes out and has a connector close to the starter. I've found shorts there on the harness right where it rubs up against the starter.(this can cause a direct kill to the engine or cause the fuse to pop) These are the most common area for sensor shorts along with the tps sensor wiring mounted on the throttle body. Hardly ever the sensors themselves,just the thin wiring that can break internally! Any time you alter the efi(remove the air boot,etc,codes can be thrown also!) To clear the code after you reinstall the boot is to disconnect the battery for about 30 seconds. Should clear the code. Tbap sensor wiring and other sensor wiring problems may or may not throw codes even if there is a problem! OPT

 

I looked over the things you mentioned, all seem ok. The machine fired right up and ran for 30 minutes without a problem. As usual when you have tools and time the problem doesn't show up! I noticed that my right rear tail light wasn't on like the left side and so I decided I'd check the bulb so that the night wasn't a total loss. When I removed it I saw the light bulb and the plug in were melted severally. Just for fun I pulled all the fuses to see which would make the bulb on the other side go out, only the main fuse that was tripping and shutting the machine down would make the remaining bulb go out. Is it possible that this bulb melting down was the only cause of my problem? Just wonder what caused the melt down anyway?

 

It's entirely possible! Any wire or connection tied into the main fuse circuit that shorts out or has any connection problem can cause the main fuse to trigger! Repair the problem and see if all is right with the world! As far as what may have caused the melt down,it could be a voltage spike,bulb contacts shorting out, internal broken wires,etc! With electrical ANYTHING can happen! OPT

 

If removing the battery cable for 30 seconds doesn't make the check engine light go away then you think there is a problem with the plug in on the air flow sensor plug? I haven't been able to find the "sticky" add on my phone yet about this, is there anything I should look for?

 

Cross one bridge at a time!Just disconnect the battery,then see if any codes come back! The "Check Engine" light always comes on when the key is on until you start the machine!! It's sort of like the idiot lights on cars,just to let you know the bulbs are good when you turn the key on! When started they should go off. If not, then you may have other things to check out! OPT