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Old 03-21-2010, 02:15 PM
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Hey guys. I am new here but I have a big problem.

I am working on a 98 sportsman 500 and I cant get no spark out of it. It ran good but was hard to start before it got parked for the winter. I grounded the plug and there is nothing.

Were should I start and what do I look for.
 
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Old 03-21-2010, 02:16 PM
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Also were can I find a good wiring diagram.
 
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Old 03-21-2010, 02:20 PM
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I would first check the plug and plug wire.Plug wires have been known to get pinched and short out.
 
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Old 03-21-2010, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ftwflh
I would first check the plug and plug wire.Plug wires have been known to get pinched and short out.
Were is the coil on this thing. It looks like its a pain to get at. I put a new plug on but can only follow the wire for a bit.
 
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Old 03-21-2010, 04:04 PM
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coil should under the front hood piece.Look for a pinch between the tank and frame.
 
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Old 03-21-2010, 06:38 PM
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I took the flywheel off and one of the magents was loose. It is also chipped of at the corner. Is there anyway to glue them on or do I have to buy a new flywheel.

Everything is nice and clean under there so I dont think thats my no spark problem.
 
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Old 03-21-2010, 06:57 PM
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Ebay for a 425 or 500 flywheel.
 
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