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Electical probs on 1999 sprotsman 500

Old Sep 14, 2009 | 10:53 AM
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I have a 1999 sportsman 500, my problems started on a big ride all the sudden i lost my gages lights and awd, and four wheeler would not start, i pull started it and lights worked for on sec then they died again, well i replaced the battery and now it starts great, but i still have no lights gages or awd, pls help, guessing it's voltage regulator but not sure, and info would be great, ty
 
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 11:51 AM
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check you fuses first... if your battery cable was loose....might of shorted out causing a fuse to pop.....start simple voltage regulator wont cause those problems anyway...
 
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 12:01 PM
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my sounds silly but where the heck are the fuses for this fourwheeler? and ty for the info
 
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 12:03 PM
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under the front box lid
 
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 12:08 PM
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front box lid?? this is a 1999, i opened the front plastic and i'll i could see is a bunch of wires
 
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 12:10 PM
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sorry bud missed the 99 part....im not possitive but check under the seat
 
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 12:14 PM
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alright i'll look there thankyou
 
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 11:49 AM
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checked wires and fuses all are working
 
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 06:19 PM
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not good..... now the fun begins.....
 
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