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Nov 7, 2009 | 02:34 AM

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HawkeyeRider

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From: Albuquerque, NM.

Welcome!! If all else fails, you can install a manual on/off switch for the fan.

Nov 8, 2009 | 05:16 AM

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Rubicon/Deere

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Originally Posted by 2184joe

hey guys, I just bought a 2004 sportsman 500 HO and when i was puttin around it overheated, it seems like when I'm riding it the fan only runs when it wants to. It doesn't get warm when i'm goin down the road so i'm not sure what to look at now. I looked around and from what i was finding was the sensor in the radiator tells the fan when to turn on and off, is that correct? any idea's? thanks

Did you get it fixed ??

Nov 8, 2009 | 08:43 AM

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Awedin

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the older sportsman's rad did clog, so def. check that out. if that is not it, I have heard of the sensor going... let us know what you find after your check the rad.

Nov 9, 2009 | 07:20 PM

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2184joe

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sorry haven't got a chance to get on the computer all weekend cause i had a sick horse i had to take care of which turned out to be a waste of time. well i've sprayed the fins out on the radiator and not much dirt came out at all so i'll have to talk to one of my buddies and see if he would have time to flush the radiator. does anyone know if you can ohm out the sensor to see if its good or bad? i know you can do that on cars if you know what their range is suppose to be.

Nov 14, 2009 | 11:54 AM

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2184joe

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i just decided to put a toggle switch in. i hooked it up so if the sensor wants to work it can or i can just flip the toggle on. thanks for all your help.

does anyone know where i can get a lock n ride windshield for cheap? i can't find any on ebay for a 2004.