The ignition switch on my Sportman 400 has been doing some strange stuff lately. Sometimes I will switch it to off instead of using the kill switch, and when I turn the key to 'off' it won't shut off. I need to fiddle with the key. The same thing when I go to switch it on. I will turn the key to 'on' but nothing will work, so I will fiddle around with the key and then everything works. Anybody ever have this same problem? What should I look for.....loose wire, bad connection, bad ignition switch? Thanks!

 

I would bet on a loose wire or maybe some dirty contacts in the switch itself.
Might try to see if theres a way inside the switch to clean or some good
spray contact cleaner would work.

Good Luck !!!

 

Had the same prob with my scram it is just dirty contacts. Take the ignition off it just unplugs open it up and clean the contacts it worked fine for me hope it works for you . Good Luck

 

I'll try it, thanks!