Hi,my 2007 sportsman500x2 wont start.when i turn on the key,every thing goes nuts,the insturment panel light blinks,the fuel pump kicks on and off then everything goes off and comes back on again,keeps recycing over and over,and if i hold on the key it will start for a second then turn off.please help.

 

Check the battery connections first, if connections tight could be needing a new battery?? OPT

 

thanks,battery shows 12.8v,i think i will take battery to dealer to have it tested,i guess it could still be bad?

 

battery test fine,any other ideas?please help

 

Check under headlight pod for shorts in ignition switch wiring,speedometer connections, shorts in main wiring harness etc,could be a bare wire or ground problem OPT

 

Seems like a bad starter solenoid,if i shake the wires on it the atv starts.all connections are tight,i ordered one from dealer,i will keep you posted,thanks for your help

 

if your talking about the solenoid on the frame from the battery, i would test it before you order one as they usually don't go. just turn the key on(not start) and jump the 2 big cables on the solenoid and if the starter starts to turn over then the solenoid is bad and if nothing happens(meaning starter doesnt turn over) then the solenoid is not the issue. imo

 

take batery cables off selenoid and check nuts under cables for tightness, seen several loose causing these problems