Won't turn over
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Check all connections first.Charge the battery overnight and have it load tested.If the battery checks out ok and solenoid still just clicks, check if the starter wire is receiving voltage from the solenoid. If it's not the solenoid is at fault.If the solenoid is passing voltage to the starter,the starter may be bad or starter wire may need to be loosened, moved around and tightened. If the starter is at fault they're cheap along with the starter bendix. Best to replace both and be done with it.
https://www.dbelectrical.com/starter...ris/sportsman/ Solenoids are cheap also if needed.Less than 6 bucks at amazon or ebay.Starter Solenoid Relay POLARIS SPORTSMAN 500 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 | eBay
https://www.dbelectrical.com/starter...ris/sportsman/ Solenoids are cheap also if needed.Less than 6 bucks at amazon or ebay.Starter Solenoid Relay POLARIS SPORTSMAN 500 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 | eBay
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#14
If you're getting 12 volts at the starter,then yes I'd pull the starter. If voltage isn't jumping the solenoid posts to the starter wire then problem could still be at the solenoid. Plus don't assume a battery is good even if it's new and it shows over 12 volts. Voltage may drop like a rock under a load and cause solenoids to click and not transfer power. I've had new batteries doa straight out of the box.Charge it and have it load tested to at least eliminate it.Not a fix,but if you're getting voltage to the starter wire,tap the starter lightly and see if it tries to spin over.Corrosion on the starter terminal can cause problems also. Loosen the 10mm nut and work the cable around and then tighten back up.If that doesn't help then starters are too cheap to even tear apart if you narrow it down to it.