Help, just bought Sportsman, won't start!
 

I think it's about an 05' 400 Sportsman. Gauge cluster was acting funky, then it just died. Battery is charged and it turns over but won't start. And nothing is working on the gauge. Any help would be appreciated, i hate to take it to the shop, money is tight right now! Thanks! troy

Help, just bought Sportsman, won't start!
 

Welcome to the forum TL. This is my best guess. A bad ECM.
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Recall Alert
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

May 3, 2005
Alert #05-568

NOTE: This recall has been expanded (on June 24, 2005) to include several additional models, affecting about 45,000 additional units. Click here to see the expanded recall.

CPSC, Polaris Industries Announces Recall of Select Model Year 2004.5 and 2005 Sportsman and 2005 Model Year Scrambler ATVs
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Polaris 2004.5 'Sportsman 500,' 2005 'Sportsman 400,' 'Sportsman 500,' 'Sportsman 600,' 'Sportsman 700,' and 2005 'Scrambler 500'

Units: About 14,882

Manufacturer/Importer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Hazard: Some 2004.5 and 2005 Model Year Sportsman and 2005 Model Year Scrambler 500 ATVs were assembled with possibly defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM) which may fail and overheat. If this were to occur, excessive heat could cause a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury or death. Affected units can be verified by comparing the last six digits of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to the serial number range in bold type below. NOTE: Not all 2004.5 and 2005 vehicles are affected. Please review the affected unit table below.

Incidents/Injuries: Polaris has received 26 reports of the ECM overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Description: Only select model year Polaris ATVs are part of this recall. The Sportsman ATV model and serial number identification decal is located on the right front side of the front radiator covering. The Scrambler 500 ATV model and serial number identification decal is located on top of the front cab cover. The VIN, or serial number is permanently stamped into the left frame rail behind the left front wheel of all Polaris ATVs.

Model(s) Affected Model Number(s)
Serial Number Range - (last six numbers of VIN)

2005 Sportsman 400 A05MH42AB
4XAMH42A*5A 354270-354759, 360481-360630
4XAMH42A*5B 411353-412822
4XAMH42A*5A 353730-354269, 360631-360780
4XAMH42A*5B 411593-411832, 413068-413137

Help, just bought Sportsman, won't start!
 

Where did you buy it? Private or dealership?

Help, just bought Sportsman, won't start!
 

Doesnt matter about purchase! If you bring to me or some other dealer,MUST repair as mandatory recall!! good luck

Help, just bought Sportsman, won't start!
 

Unless it is the second ,or third one.......Caper.............They did cover the factory one plus another for me on my 2006 SP 450...........