My '05 Kodiak has an electrical "leak". Has anyone had this issue? If I jump start it, it runs great and will start if I run it long enough to charge the battery. Problem occurs when it sets for 2-3 days. Starter just buzzes. It is out of warranty now, but was in the shop twice under warranty for the problem. Shop solution - replace the battery and told me to run it every couple of days. Boy, why didn't I think of that....local dealership has a reputation for poor service.

If someone can point me in the right direction to trouble shoot it myself, I will give it a try.

 

I've read recently that a guy was having problems with his battery..I will try my best to find that post for you.If memory serves me right it was an 05 Kodiak,M/M.

Found it,

"The only problems I've had with the 450 is a dead battery which the dealer should have replaced and the wire for the high heat light keeps coming loose."

Make sure all main cables are tight.

 

If you have access to an ampmeter(lots of multimeters will do amps)
hook it to the battery+ post and other lead to battery wire. It will show you
how much drain there is on the battery. Unhook things one at a time till you
find where the drain is coming from. IMPORTANT DO NOT push starter button
with meter in series or the current draw will smoke the meter unless it is
a really good one.

 

OhHell, good suggestion.
Theres going to be a small drain, just because of the digital clock,and the memory function. If the draw is more than .1 miliamp, thats too much.
If all else fails, and you cant find the drain, either make up a disconnect switch, for the battery,like they have on drag racers, or manually disconnect one cabel on the battery, or use a battery tender.
If you have a voltmeter, check the at rest voltage. It should be 12.3 or higher. Then check the voltage when cranking the starter, it shouldnt drop below 10 volts. Then check the volts at about 4000 rpm, with the lights on. It should be higher than 13.5 and less than 15. If it is, the charging system is working ok.