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"06" 500 HO wont run?!?!?

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Old 08-07-2011, 09:09 PM
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Im gonna thank everyone in advance there help. I have a 2006 500HO that i am having some strange issues with. Recently one of the kids left the keys on my machine on. When i went out to start it the display would light up but nothing else worked. I pull started the machine just fine but as soon as i try to throttle up it would die, so i pushed into the shed until i could get the battery charged back up.

Once i pulled the battery out and got it charged i put it back in and it would continue to do the same thing. Turns over fine and will idle forever, but once i start to throttle up the display goes blank and the machine dies, then the display comes back on. Sometimes the battery warning comes on and sometimes it doesnt.The machine has had the control module replaced under warranty about 3 years ago, but with some reading im finding out that doesnt mean anything. Any help would be greatly appreciated guys, bow season is fast approaching and im in dire need of it!!!
 
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Old 08-07-2011, 09:40 PM
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Welcome to the forum! I would charge the battery first and then check charging back to battery while running,should be 14-14.5 volts. If it isn't charging could be another ecm module bad. I've replaced multiple modules on several machines! The silver Sure Power replacement module can go out also. If its bad try to find a dealer that will help you on another replacement. I was able to warranty quite a few the second time around. Just depends on if the dealer will take the effort to help you! Good luck,HOPE its just the battery! OPT
 
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Old 08-09-2011, 09:29 PM
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Ok charged battery to full, load tested and passed. Recharged up to full and same problem. Bought new battery, charged and installed...same problem. Checked charging system and verified at 14.38 volts. Looking like a bad ECM then im guessing.....Thanks as for the help and the welcome as well
 



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