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2005 700 sportsmen won't start

Old Nov 7, 2012 | 11:49 AM
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Default 2005 700 sportsmen won't start

Just bought a battery a few months ago.I tired to start it and nothing. No lights nothing. So I figured the battery. I tried to jump it with my jeep.I let cable s sit for about 5 or 10 minutes and still nothing but click ing.could the battery be that dead , that even with a jump it still won't start thanks guys
 
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 11:54 AM
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Welcome! Efi or carb model? Does make a difference! If it's a carb model could the infamous ecm module that was under recall. Even the US made replacements could fail. OPT
 
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 11:59 AM
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Is that the part under front light.if so I had that replaced under the recall.my battery would never stay charge d untill that part was replaced. So if that's the part you mean. Then I got it replaced. Thanks for the help bud.I'm hoping I get a new battery and it starts.oh ya its the carb model. Thanks
 
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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If the lights don't come on,or you have charging or fan problems after you install a new battery,then the ecm could be at fault again.Make sure while running you're charging 14-14.5 volts back to the new battery. Hope the new battery solves the problem,plus keep it on a maintainer and the battery should last for years. OPT
 
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 12:13 PM
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Thanks for the help
 
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 01:14 PM
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Got back from Polaris dealer.he said my battery tested good.its. my starter or starter cellanoid is there a way to check these out.thanks
 
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 04:15 PM
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Simple test light or meter to the starter to see if has power when you try to start it will tell if the solenoid is throwing power to the starter or not. Plus you can jump the solenoid battery wire and starter wire to see if the starter works. You can find out quick which one is bad or even possibly both? Plus make sure the small wire from the ignition switch to the solenoid has power when you try to crank it(red/white or red wire) Plus you can't ever rule out another bad ecm causing the problems! OPT
 
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