Polaris Ask an Expert! In fond memory of Old Polaris Tech. An area where experts in their field will answer non-general questions about your Polaris ATV.
"old polaris tech" and other experts will answer your questions as they have time.
ASK ALL GENERAL QUESTIONS OR BASIC QUESTIONS IN THE POLARIS FORUM.
Basic or General questions posted in a expert section will be moved!

Polaris 570 Ranger won't start after washing

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 04-21-2016, 07:54 AM
Bill444's Avatar
Weekend Warrior
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Polaris 570 Ranger won't start after washing

I used my pressure washer to clean my midsize 2014 Polaris 570 Ranger.
I washed it and now it won't start. It is getting good spark and even then I put in a new spark plug. It turns over fine but just won't start. I've blown everything off with my air hose and it has sit for 2 days but still won't start.

Anybody got any ideas on what to check now?
 
  #2  
Old 04-21-2016, 08:11 AM
old polaris tech's Avatar
Polaris ATV Expert
Retired and loving it!
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: North Texas
Posts: 24,352
Likes: 0
Received 33 Likes on 33 Posts
Default

Best thing is to still pull the electrical connections and use dielectric grease. Same for the plug cap,just a little dab in it and make sure all water is away from the spark plug and cap first or spark can ground out on the head.
 
  #3  
Old 04-21-2016, 08:33 AM
Bill444's Avatar
Weekend Warrior
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I've got good spark. I feel it might have something to do with the fuel injection. Just not sure how to deal with fuel injection. I have used dielectric on what I can get apart,

Thank you for your input
 
  #4  
Old 04-21-2016, 08:53 AM
old polaris tech's Avatar
Polaris ATV Expert
Retired and loving it!
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: North Texas
Posts: 24,352
Likes: 0
Received 33 Likes on 33 Posts
Default

Fuel injection is a closed system.Plus check that you don't have water in the air box and filter. Plus check the fuse block and all fuses. All it takes is a little moisture to screw things up. If it was running fine before you washed it,you just have to trace down what area was affected even if do you have spark. Dirt Cheap Yamaha, Polaris, Suzuki & Kawasaki OEM Parts & Accessories – Cycle Parts Warehouse
 
  #5  
Old 04-21-2016, 11:07 AM
Bill444's Avatar
Weekend Warrior
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I'm pretty good about engines and so are you as I just finish going over the plug ins with dielectric grease and making sure that the fuel pump was working. I checked the fuses and switch some relays to see if that might be the problem. All were OK. I did pull the air box and cleaned the filters and box.
I really hate taking it to the dealer so will keep trying for awhile longer.
Thank you so much for your input.
 
  #6  
Old 04-22-2016, 09:31 PM
Yooper265's Avatar
Pro Rider
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Ontonagon
Posts: 254
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Did you try giving the intake a shot of gas to see if it fires up ?
 
  #7  
Old 04-23-2016, 09:11 AM
Bill444's Avatar
Weekend Warrior
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Yes but the butterfly stays closed. I could open it and put something in to hold it but not sure if that isn't the problem. I will try that just to see if it fires.
Thank you
 
  #8  
Old 04-23-2016, 09:29 AM
Bill444's Avatar
Weekend Warrior
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I just held open the butterfly and give it a shot of gas and it fired right up but had shut it off as it went full bore.
So not it's narrow down to the injection. Any idea's anybody?
 
  #9  
Old 04-23-2016, 09:42 AM
Fasteratv's Avatar
Pro Rider
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Whitesburg, TN
Posts: 591
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Bill444
I just held open the butterfly and give it a shot of gas and it fired right up but had shut it off as it went full bore.
So not it's narrow down to the injection. Any idea's anybody?
Bill, as OPT had mentioned, have you disconnected every connector ( including fuses ), blew out with compressed air, and applied the dielectric grease? This may require removal of some of the plastic...which sucks but....I'll bet you find/resolve the issue.
 
  #10  
Old 04-23-2016, 10:31 AM
Bill444's Avatar
Weekend Warrior
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I sprayed a plugin by the injector with electronic cleaner and tried it again and it fired right up.
Thank you all for your input and hope this helps someone else.

Bill444
 


Quick Reply: Polaris 570 Ranger won't start after washing



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:23 AM.