After a bit of time looking and researching this problem I have tracked it back to the circiut breakers under the hood of my 2002 Polaris spotsman 500 ,the circiut breaker is all corroded and rusted out ,not sure how the condensation got in ,but it did . My question is what size and type of circiut breaker is it ? I'm actually surprised I wasn't having any other issue's other than the lights alone.

 

there is couple of them and i'm not sure which yours is but ones a 10 amp and the other is a 20 amp on the main harness according to the parts break down. there might even be a thrid.

 

10 amp circuit under the front panel is mainly for the fan,the 20 amp breaker back towards the battery is the main inline fuse.Check it also as this one could be causing the problems. Most auto stores carry these resetting circuit breakers. OPT

 

Thanks guys ,I'm assuming its the corroded breaker that needs replaced ,so I will go with that for now . What is the best way to reseal these breakers ?

John

 

Also could be the ground cable from the block to the frame.

b

 

The circiut breaker cost me $6.50 and it was the 20amp that was gone ,instaled in a few minutes and bike ran for an hour ,no problems now . thanks for your help guys.

 

Glad it solved the problem! If you just sliced the pouch open to get to the breaker you can just squirt dielectric grease all around the breaker and tape the pouch up securely to help keep moisture out. OPT

 

another happy member.

 

absolutely ,,on to the next problem

P500

 

I have a 2002 400 sportsman. My lights will go completely out for several minutes and also will kill power to the starter. Would this circuit breaker also knock out the starter??