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1999 E-TON TXL-50 (won't start)
My son was riding his ATV one day, the next it wouldn't start. Turns over fine. I have checked oil and fuel levels. They are fine. Checked the ignition to make sure key is on and have ensured that the tethered plug in the back is inserted properly. I'm not sure what direction to take now. I'm thinking it's electrical, but not sure how to find out. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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pull plug boot and turn over a few times. if there is fuel on plug problem is electrical if not it is fuel. check fuel level and filter
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Originally Posted by GHOSTRDR71
(Post 2969339)
pull plug boot and turn over a few times. if there is fuel on plug problem is electrical if not it is fuel. check fuel level and filter
If you do pull the plug wire off, you may get away with it. But you may not. It is not worth the risk. A much better way is to leave the plug hooked up and turn on a kill switch (disabling spark). Crank away, then pull the plug and look for it being wet with fuel. |
Originally Posted by machinist71
(Post 2951935)
My son was riding his ATV one day, the next it wouldn't start. Turns over fine. I have checked oil and fuel levels. They are fine. Checked the ignition to make sure key is on and have ensured that the tethered plug in the back is inserted properly. I'm not sure what direction to take now. I'm thinking it's electrical, but not sure how to find out. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Pull the plug, reconnect it to the plug wire. Hold the plug threads against engine ground while cranking the engine with all kill switches in the "run" position. You should see about 10 bright and steady sparks per second while the engine is cranking. If you don't have spark find a voltmeter and we look further. If you do have spark then you have fuel or compression issues. |
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