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Old 02-24-2008, 05:25 PM
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What are you jumping it from?
 
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Old 02-24-2008, 06:30 PM
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Tap on the starter while trying to start it and see what happens. A had a load of troubles with the starter system on my Warrior and ended up with a weak battery and starter, which made it a PITA to diagnose.
 
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Old 02-24-2008, 11:25 PM
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i am thinking it is a weak battery and bad solenoid.

when i plug a jumper cable to the battery, it turns over a little bit easier but still get a bunch of clicking for the solenoid. after a couple of short burst attempts the atv will start up with the electric starter.

once i remove the jumper cables it will be weak again and still get a bunch of clicking for the solenoid.
 
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Ok, so i'm gonna ask the same damn question again... what are you jumping it from? One of those stupid little jump packs or are you jumping it from a car battery?
 
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Old 02-24-2008, 11:30 PM
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I doubt it's your solenoid at this point. Usually either a solenoid works perfectly, or it doesn't do anything at all. I've never seen one that just kinda worked like you're seeing.
 
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Old 02-24-2008, 11:55 PM
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: recon99

I doubt it's your solenoid at this point. Usually either a solenoid works perfectly, or it doesn't do anything at all. I've never seen one that just kinda worked like you're seeing.</end quote></div>

I am thinking the same thing. At this point it really just sounds like a weak battery; dependent on the jump source.
 
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Old 02-25-2008, 01:38 PM
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i used one of those sears craftsman battery charger/jump starter that you plug in to an electric outlet. when i used that to jump start it and held in the starter button then i hear the solenoid just clicking and starter will turn once in awhile. when i press the starter button in bursts then after several attempts it will finally start.
 
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Old 02-25-2008, 05:02 PM
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Sounds like you just have a dead battery and nothing else. Those plug in jump starters really don't have near enough power to jump start a dead battery on their power alone. Try jumping it off a car or lawn mower or something, or just take the battery to an auto parts store and get it load tested such we've already suggested...
 
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will do. going after work today. thanks guys. i will let you know how it goes.
 
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hey guys!! so i put in the new battery and it works like a charm!! thanks for all your help and support!
 
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