Hope this isn't in violation of double posting, but

Solved! (sort of)

I decided to forego the Reverse Override instead of headlights because since I've owned my quad, I've used the override twice and with my Mud-Lites all I was successful in was digging myself deeper. Plus, I've got a winch. So really the headlights are much more useful to me.

Anyhow, I cleaned all of the contacts and contact plates with a soft wirebrush and reassembled the whole thing the best I could (I'm pretty certain I put all the springs in the right places). I think I'm missing a short fat spring as well as the contacts for reverse override. My starter switch is a bit tighter than it used to be, but functions correctly. And now I have power.

Thanks so very much OPT! I would have completely overlooked that area if you hadn't mentioned it, and you saved me from spending $50 on a CDI that I would've thrown at it in vain.

 

Glad you got the problem solved!! You don't need the reverse over ride as this module usually shorts out any way sooner or later.Just a stupid Polaris safety idea. You would think since you had power to the ignition switch that the left control switch would be okay,but like you I've found them to cause all sorts of problems since there are several connections and functions. I've had to replace these controls about as much as ignition switches over the years.Modifying in your case works just as well. Good luck on the atv.