My sportsman 500 is overheating. The red light on the pod is coming on indicating engine temperature is high. I have narrowed it down to the fan since it is not switching on.
I have replaced the fan switch on the radiator and cleaned all wiring harnesses and it’s still not coming on.
I have ordered a new thermostat (p/n 3084940) and a new ECT Thermo Switch (p/n 3805352) and i’m hoping these two will fix it.
After reading the clymer manual wiring diagram, I have questions:
1) Is the engine temp switch the same thing as the ECT Thermo Switch?
2) If so, wouldn’t that mean that the Thermo Switch is good if the red light on the pod is coming on?
3) The Clymer manual wiring diagram shows the water temp sending unit as connected directly to the fan motor – is the water temp sending unit the same thing as the fan switch (which I have replaced)?
4) They clymer manual wiring diagram shows the "Water temp sending unit" as having a fuse. Where is this fuse?
5) Lastly, anything else you suggest checking before installing $135 in parts?
Thanks in advance!
