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Old Sep 20, 2014 | 02:45 PM
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Hello i have a 204 arctic cat 250 quad 2x4 and it keep trying to start i replaced the spark plug and it started for a few sec. now i got another problem i keeps trying to start like the start button is stuck watch this video to see also im not pressing the start button its doing it by itself

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Old Sep 20, 2014 | 08:51 PM
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Not too familiar with Arctic Cat(know the old ones had Suzuki engines I believe),but have had some Polaris models do this also.It can be the starter switch as you mentioned sticking or a solenoid itself shorting out. If you can take the switch apart,I'd check it out first.Contacts may be touching.Don't know if these have a starter relay also that can short out?
 
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Old Sep 21, 2014 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by old polaris tech
Not too familiar with Arctic Cat(know the old ones had Suzuki engines I believe),but have had some Polaris models do this also.It can be the starter switch as you mentioned sticking or a solenoid itself shorting out. If you can take the switch apart,I'd check it out first.Contacts may be touching.Don't know if these have a starter relay also that can short out?
I bought a new solenoid so it might be the switch let me check
 
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Old Sep 27, 2014 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by old polaris tech
Not too familiar with Arctic Cat(know the old ones had Suzuki engines I believe),but have had some Polaris models do this also.It can be the starter switch as you mentioned sticking or a solenoid itself shorting out. If you can take the switch apart,I'd check it out first.Contacts may be touching.Don't know if these have a starter relay also that can short out?
So i replaced the switch and still wont start it turns but doesnt start
 
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Old Sep 27, 2014 | 03:07 PM
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Then I'd ground out the plug to engine and see if you lost spark. Best to have a manual on trouble shooting electrical problems rather than throw any more parts at it. Here's a link to a free pdf manual I believe works.Toward the bottom is the down load button.2004 arctic cat 250 300 400 500 atv repair manual.pdf
 
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Old Sep 27, 2014 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by old polaris tech
Then I'd ground out the plug to engine and see if you lost spark. Best to have a manual on trouble shooting electrical problems rather than throw any more parts at it. Here's a link to a free pdf manual I believe works.Toward the bottom is the down load button.2004 arctic cat 250 300 400 500 atv repair manual.pdf
i have the manual.. it started then when i gas it some gas it shut off
 
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Old Oct 5, 2014 | 09:49 PM
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Have you tried fresh gas?
 
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