1997 Polaris Trailboss won't hold charge
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1997 Polaris Trailboss won't hold charge
My 1997 Polaris Trailboss won't hold charge. Being the Battery is about a year old I thought replacing it would help. I filled the acid and trickled charged the batter according the battery instruction. The charger showed full charge. The quad started right up with the new battery using the electric start. I then removed the key. However, when I left the battery connected for a day, the starter just clicked. If I pull start, it starts right up and the light come on fine. I have checked the charging system and it is charging fine. If I disconnect the battery and connect it to jumper cables to my truck, it starts up fine again. I can leave the + terminal disconnected from the battery and connect it just before I start riding, but that doesn't fix the problem.
Please help.
Mark
Please help.
Mark
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When the + terminal is disconnected from the battery the battery stays charged. When I connect the battery to the terminals, even when the ATV is off, it kills the battery. It almost sounds like there is a short in the electrical system, but then again, I can pull start it and when the battery is charged, the electric start starts it right up.
Mark
Mark
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PS. Most multimeters will self destruct if you put more than maybe 10A thru them. DO NOT start the bike connected like this!
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