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Polaris Magnum 2000 not starting

Hi all

I am having problems with starting my quad, it’s a magnum 2000 model.
I bought a brand new battery, bike started and ran fine for a couple of days and then the battery was left completely dead and the bike stopped starting.

I took the battery back and had it tested, it was working fine. So I fully charged the battery again and put in on the bike, the bike wouldn’t even start with the newly charged battery. I could hear the solenoid tick once, but that’s all that happens.

I used a jump start on the bike, the bike would start.

I did the following tests:

Checked the battery voltage when the bike was running, I got 13.5v

I checked the voltage at the solenoid closest to the battery side, I get the same reading as the battery, around 12.5v

I checked the solenoid on the stator side, when the ignition is on, I get 0 volts

I checked the cable coming out of the stator, then the ignition is on, I get 0 volts.

Can someone help me figure out what the problem is?
Is it my solenoid or stator that’s causing this?

Polaris Magnum 2000 not starting

Hi all

I am having problems with starting my quad, it’s a magnum 2000 model.
I bought a brand new battery, bike started and ran fine for a couple of days and then the battery was left completely dead and the bike stopped starting.
I took the battery back and had it tested, it was working fine. So I fully charged the battery again and put in on the bike, the bike wouldn’t even start with the newly charged battery. I could hear the solenoid tick once, but that’s all that happens.

I used a jump start on the bike, the bike would start.

I did the following tests:

Checked the battery voltage when the bike was running, I got 13.5v

I checked the voltage at the solenoid closest to the battery side, I get the same reading as the battery, around 12.5v

I checked the solenoid on the stator side, when the ignition is on, I get 0 volts

I checked the cable coming out of the stator, then the ignition is on, I get 0 volts.

Can someone help me figure out what the problem is?
Is it my solenoid or stator that’s causing this?

1994 400l cdi

Acquired a 4X4 400 this summer. Needs a CDI. Can not get one for a machine this old. Can a guy patch a newer unit into this machine and make er work? The machine runs like a scalded cat but has trouble with the idle and the engine shutoff will work when it wants too.

1994 400l cdi

Acquired a 4X4 400 this summer. Needs a CDI. Can not get one for a machine this old. Can a guy patch a newer unit into this machine and make er work? The machine runs like a scalded cat but has trouble with the idle and the engine shutoff will work when it wants too.

Rear Pinion Seal Issue

Is there some trick to getting the rear pinion seal out?

The one on my diff is metal with a rubber center, but I noticed on the new G1 diffs they look to be plastic. Are the early G1 pinion seals pressed in? And if so are there any tricks to getting them to come out?

Thanks.

2013 sportsman 500 HO electrical issue

Just bought a used 2013 sportsman 500 ho, this is my first 4×4 quad. Worked fine for a month and battery went dead and nothing would power on. Changed battery and while tightening the positive terminal, my wrench touched the ground and made a spark. I turned the ignition on for power to my lights / winch and my winch powered fine. When I go to start the engine, the 20amp main fuse blows now. I replaced the main fuse and it again blew when I attempted to start. I’m new to all this so much help is needed and very appreciated. Don’t really have the money for a expensive dealership visit.