Arctic cat has spark but wont start. I put the plugs back in and still won’t start.

I'm having a hard time starting it. I have a 2001 arctic cat 500 4x4 automatic. Newer models of snowmobiles are equipped with electric start, where a motor spins and cranks the engine, while most of the older sled models have a pull start mechanism. It will not start now. New fuel filter and fuel pressure regulator has Dec 30, 2017 · I have a 1994 400L 4X4 that sat for three years outside and that will not start after running through the sticky thread on No Start on the main page of this forum. Changed plug and still would not start. Ensure the kill switch/run switch is in the “ON” or “RUN” position. Sep 7, 2018 · If your Arctic Cat snowmobile wont start, has spark bug wont start, wont start when cold, won’t start after cleaning carbs, won’t turn over or will not start after sitting all summer, use the troubleshooting guide above. 1. Feb 28, 2012 · kids were running the sled it quit and wont start i changed the plug then put gas in the cylender still wouldnt start pulled plug has fire cant find compresion tester but put my finger over spark plug hole and had my wife pull it over and it didnt feel like it had much compresion put oil in and i didnt feel much of a change Feb 13, 2017 · Its a brand new sled only has 270 miles on it. I have a 2010 Arctic Cat 550 H1 that won't start, I just get a click whenever I hit the start button. Tried to start it but it won't start today. Feb 4, 2015 · VERY Random spark and it won't start. Apr 19, 2018 · 2009 TRV 1000 won’t start Hello, new to the forum and came to ask for help. I gave it a day to dry out but it still wont start. XFire 136"-141"/Mtn. Jul 15, 2014 · I have a 1997 Bearcat 454 4x4 here. I've not heard the solenoid click. Arctic Chat Forum is a community to discuss Arctic Cat 400, 440, 500, 650, snowmobiles, sleds, ATV's and more. anyone ever use westtown Arctic Nov 12, 2022 · Hi, I'm new to the forum so thanks in advance to everyone for taking time to help out. good luck Jun 18, 2018 · Got it all back together was missing 2 of the top valvecover bolts. Push the spark plug into the spark plug boot by hand until it is seated. Jump to Latest Try a new spark plug. NEED HELP PLZ!!! moved from arctic cat forum and made title more descriptive. I am thinking either TSS, TPS, or a bad ECU any help would be greatly appreciated. I have spark. Nov 29, 2007 · Just got back from Pismo Beach Dunes CA on Monday and now my prowler won't start. Jul 20, 2017 · Does your artic cat have a carb cable if so it will have an adjustment or a clamp on the cable where it attaches to the linkage. I replaced the spark plug and checked to make sure it was getting a spark. It has good compression (134 on both sides). Is it possible that it needs MORE spark? Thanks for any input. May 1, 2007 · m1000 engine wont start. Jun 23, 2007 · My son drowned his cat now it refuses to start it cranks fine, has spark can smell fuel after a bit of cranking. May 21, 2023 · 2003 artic cat 400 has gas,spark and compression. it has enough compression to push finger off the hole but it doesn't make any sense. Arctic Chat Forum is a community to discuss Arctic Cat 400, 440, 500, 650, snowmobiles Mar 24, 2012 · Hi all Hoping someone's expertise here might help. Before deer season in WV mid November he started it let it warm up drove it out the rd. 2nd is that one ot the 07's wont start without giving it some throttle, it will crank till the cows come home and nothing. Make sure you download the repair manual before you starting working on the snow-machine. Checked for spark and it was good but plug was wet. This poor old machine has 7000 miles on it. New plugs good spark and cylinders seem wet with fuel. Sounds like you have spark and air if it fires while spraying starting fluid in the intake. if it cranks over easy it is probably not the crank circuit. Nov 15, 2009 · Hi, l have a 96 ZRT that has been a real heart breaker, you can pull 100 times and she won't start and other times she'll start on the 4th pull. You’d be surprised how often the solution to an ATV that won’t start is forgetting to turn on the Aug 22, 2006 · Then I went to wash it the next day , sprayed around the winch and rad, and the quad stalled and now wont start. Put the spark plug Dec 15, 2013 · '98 Arctic Cat 440 Jag won't start My dad and I are having trouble getting our snowmobile up and running this season. Simply check your spark plug wires, unscrew the spark plug caps from the wires and cut a little bit of the wire jus a eighth of an inch or a quarter. I checked spark, good. I've checked the compression and it's 120, 120, 115 and I've replaced the plugs. Checked for power when pulling at the im going to guess fuel pump. Replace spark plug. I tried it with the brake locked, without it. The pump almost always runs longer after disconnecting battery for 15 seconds. Drained the gas and replaced with fresh the other day. There is no spark, and it cranks VERY slowly. Weak or Dead Battery. Aug 28, 2017 · Arctic Cat ATV won’t start refers to when the four-wheeler’s engine will not turn on or activate. No problems ever. Changed coil same result. Battery is new, has spark and compression. Jun 7, 2012 · found the problem with help calling the local cat dealer, the fuel pump is bad and pumping fuel into the crank, the crank port when i removed it and cranked the enging over was shooting fuel out this hole, using a suction device and cranking many times cleaned out the fuel, rebuilt the pump from a kit he had in stock and it runs like new and start on half pull. I can tell you its not carb, exhaust system, CDI, coils, spark plugs. Dec 16, 2020 · Cranks slowly with no spark. IF you have spark then you are missing air. Apr 5, 2017 · A friend of mine has a 2004 Arctic Cat 500 (Suzuki Engine). Have gas to the carb and spark at the plug. The gas gauge wasn't working and said empty though it was full of fuel. I put the plugs back in and still won’t start. Its a 2005 Arctic cat 500cc 4x4 Jan 22, 2021 · Ok so i have finally been able to barrow a compression tester, the right side has 145 psi and the left has 130. thanks all. I have also i cut the a bit of wire off the spark plug wires and retreaded the boot and now the spark is blue and seems much stronger. Poured a little fuel down the head installed plug and nothing. Mar 4, 2014 · Crossfire won't start Jump to Latest 2K views 2 replies 3 participants last post by syncmaster15gli Mar 9, 2014 Feb 6, 2012 · tried repeately to get it going, I has good spark, there is comperession there (95lbs), plugs are dripping wet, so gas is getting to it, but it just wont fire. in my case installing a new battery fixed my problem. Checked the fuel lines, not clogged, has spark, decent compression, no fuel when pulling w/ fuel line off. "07 XT one month old. You need it plugged in to power your fuel Sep 29, 2020 · Arctic Chat Forum is a community to discuss Arctic Cat 400, 440, 500, 650, snowmobiles, sleds, ATV's and more. Turn key and hear the fuel pump, engine turns over but wont start. The stator resistance checks out but I have not been able to get specs on the output voltage for that stator. After the first start of the day it starts fine for the rest of the day. I was able to swap out the gas and replace all of the other fluids (and put in new plugs) and got it started - it ran for about 2 minutes. it came in with a no start. Can't varify the fuel pump is working but it does nothing off starter fluid Mar 24, 2021 · Just bought a 2016 HDX700. I barely made it back to my house & shut it down. it has 2 wires(red and black) and no power when pulling. I have also found there may be two different stators with the same part number Nov 20, 2011 · I have a 200 f8. the pod controls spark. The engine will turn over, but will never be able to ignite the fuel and get running. if there was a problem with a safey switch on the throttle, i don't think it would Jan 1, 2017 · Thought I would drop a helpful hint / thought to help others. i put new plugs in it. I’ve searched to see if my issue has been posted but did not see anything. Sep 16, 2012 · Name: Shane-2011 Polaris RZR-4 800 (SOLD)-1999 Polaris Sportsman 500 ATV-2006 AC Prowler 650XT (SOLD)-- updated bevel gears, updated oil pump driven gear, 4 wheel disc brakes, line lock E-brake, Papa Slap clutch, Xentec HID's, Dynatek CDI, Warn skid plates, Intellitronix gauges, 2010 intake/cvt duct work and dust shield, RZR seats, Bestop folding windshield, full cab kit, rear cage and rear . Don’t worry, there’s a quick and easy way to check for spark. Apr 6, 2010 · I assume you have the Suzuki engine. If your ATV doesn’t crank when you’re trying to start it, there are a few basic things to consider. Yes I made sure it wasn't in gear. Sep 26, 2010 · If your pod lights up and you crank but does not start there is a good possibility it is the gauge pod if it is a polaris. Help! Arctic Chat Forum is a community to discuss Arctic Cat 400, 440, 500, 650, snowmobiles, sleds, ATV's and more. Close the throttle and fire it up. 94' Arctic Cat 580 Ext if i pull it over like a million times and it has good spark gets the plugs wet and every thing then pnce it Jan 17, 2011 · Went to prepare the sled to ride this year and the thing wont start. I replaced the plugs with new ones, replaced the spark plug Sep 23, 2012 · Hello everyone Newbie here in the sled world. So last time I was riding the prowler just died and wouldn't restart. No signs of anything wrong, just died. Dec 11, 2007 · I have a 07 700 EFI and it will start cold, but is unrideable till it warms up at least 3-5 minutes, depending on the ambient temperature. All the sudden oil started pumping out of one of the missing bolt holes so I shut it down. wouldnt hurt to start putting your battery on a trickle charger when Jan 30, 2016 · My 580 has good spark but won't start. it has decent spark and wonderful compression. so last night i ride it all night through water, mud and it did great. Here are some pics of an auto , showing washer placement. Got the sled September 20th 09 and it was running fine except the brakes were bad. Mar 5, 2023 · 2007 F1000 wont start. Nov 10, 2020 · Arctic Cat Bearcat Won’t Start (Troubleshooting Guide) November 10, 2020 November 10, 2020 Steve 5562 Views 0 Comments. it ran but no faster then 35mph. The first time my sled would not start it sat in the trailer when it was -25F over night. Has good compression, good spark (new spark plug and fully charged battery), timing is right, valve setting is dead on. The last time it was running was I believe late spring of 2011? He had it running before putting it away for the summer, went to do some other things, forgot about it, then realized and went to shut it Mar 18, 2010 · 2006 ARCTIC CAT 700EFI SE (Now belongs to Dad) Burnt Orange, AC shock covers & hand guards, WARN 2500 w/ Amsteel rope, AC bumpers, 27" XTR's on 14" machined ITP 7's, SpeedRack backrest, front & rear rack extensions, reverse light, AC heated grips, 60" American Eagle plow. Here is what I've done so far. No spark. It has a spark at each of the plugs but I simply can't get it to start. Nov 15, 2009 · Ran fine then and stored it all summer. Called dealer, who said I needed a new plug which he gave me & I installed. Also as mentioned looks at the orange wire in the ecu harness and make sure it’s nit pulled out. meaning cable adjusted to lowest possible position when the throttle is released. my problem is that i tried to start my bike today and it ran for abut 5 seconds and died. When starting, battery drops to 9 volts. looks a little weak but I have it. Mar 30, 2012 · I have 2 2011 m8s. Anyhow this passed weekend I went for a ride and shut it off , visiting etc with friends and it would not start . He actually bypassed the factory battery and hooked to a full sized car battery placed in back bed. Dec 18, 2013 · I have nice blue spark on both sides. something is causing my sled to flood, every time i pull my plugs out, they are wet. thats not my problem tho. Spark plug seated incorrectly: 1. Put the wire back on and leave the plug laying on top of the head. Stored it all summer and just got it out to work on. Feb 21, 2011 · If you had no spark and by unplugging the 4-prong connector you now have spark, that tells you that you have something shorted out in your hand controls, switches like the tether, throttle safety switch or kill switch. Dec 2, 2010 · I have spark and fuel pressure but it wont start unless I pour gas down the cylinders, then it dies once that gas is gone. 14 posts 1; 2; Next; 2010 M8 wont start 2010 M8 wont start. Dec 25, 2005 · '07 Apex RTX w/Pro X suspension conversion, Fox Floats w/resi's, Doo extro drivers, Cobra track, Dual Ryde FX rear clickers, . Then I found the ignition wire at the key was cut so I soldered that. EFI flashes on display sometimes when trying to start it. Aug 30, 2014 · Now it acts like it doesn't even want to high idle just turns over but won't start. Remove the spark plug from the engine. also id try pulling the plugs and pull the motor over a Mar 6, 2013 · Hello, I have had the same problem with my arctic cat, I don’t know if this will help you but it sure helped me. After a few minutes of warm up it will idle on it's own. Feb 2, 2015 · Pull plugs if they are wet, dry them out and check for spark. Place the spark plug on the cylinder head or near an exposed metal part of the Dec 2, 2018 · I am baffled. Spark plug sparks fine with new spark plug Nov 3, 2021 · ZL 600 Efi won’t start. Apr 16, 2011 · 09 550 efi was running and just quit, won't start again It has spark but not sure if it's getting any gas. Took off the exhaust and could see it coming out with the fuel line pinched off. In the last few weeks since it's started to get warmer out the prowler has been getting harder to start some times taking 10 min of on/off cranking to get it started, yesterday if I jumped it with my car or truck it would pop off right away, but with out jumping it with vehicles charging system it Oct 16, 2007 · My zl600 efi lost spark at the end of last season while a friend had it. Tried a little starting fluid in the air chamber and still won't start. This sounds like a common issue with these sleds so I hope people know how to fix it. Arctic Chat Forum is a community to discuss Jan 4, 2014 · Currently my uncle is looking to sell his 99 ZR 600 EFI, but it won't start. junk ass arctic cat lol See full list on atvfixed. If you have an EFI, you can only check for spark and it will not start or run with it Dec 17, 2019 · Hey I'm new to this forum. when turning it over it keeps backfiring but wont go. Has anyone ever had this problem? If so what was the Dec 15, 2018 · It turns over but won't fire. Idles perfectly. Put in a new plug and realized the electrode on the old one was bent . Dec 1, 2009 · just for fun go out and see if you can use the pull start to get it going, seems to be a common problem as of late on here. it does blow a little white smoke but im trying to fix that now. Any help would be great Jun 12, 2011 · 2014 Arctic Cat Z R 7 0 0 0 Limited Float Guards - Quick Seat Bolt - Battery Tender Hook Up - Hids - Nuvi 500 - Sno-Trackers - BDX Rotor - 7. The second is my problem sled. i pulled it over with the plugs out and gas came out. He is having me try to get it running while he is away on vacation. Jump to Latest Arctic Chat Forum is a community to discuss Arctic Cat 400, 440, 500, 650, snowmobiles, sleds, ATV's and more. I checked normal stuff, added gas, checked all fuses, battery had 11. I have a 2nd 4wheeler that runs, and either battery will start if just fine. I just bought this bike last week from a friend who never used it ( only has 900miles on it). Issues such as faulty valves, worn-out piston rings, or a seized engine due to inadequate lubrication can all prevent the engine from firing up. You do not have to turn over the motor to check ohms on stator. Would not start back up. If you could the specify the type of jb weld you used that would be great. I think stock, the cat only has one ground for the entire electrical system. It seems to have something to do with fuel pressure - if the pump runs longer at key turn-on, it will usually start. Just take the spark plug out of the engine and plug it back into the spark plug wire. The last ride it went on was 18 months ago and has sat since. Tags no start. Jump to Latest Oct 18, 2015 · 2009 Prowler 700 xtx efi turns over but will not start. Feb 23, 2006 · Take the spark plug out. Any help would be great. . Have bought new battery and that did not help. F Series Twin Spar Chassis 07-20 f1000 wont start. Lights do light up. Took out plug held against frame orangy spark. *Is this normal?* The cat has been starting well even in 20 degree weather. as mentioned above. Bare with me as my spelling and punctuation aren't the greatest. started and ran with no problems for almost a month, went to start it last week, it started, then died, now wont start at all, i cleaned the plus, check for spark, its good, and it has gas,n i did notice the carb seemed to be flooding, figured if i pulled the plug and cleaned Oct 15, 2009 · Hey there, I have a 1997 Arctic Cat zr580 EFI with under 4k miles. If you are still stumped because the ATV won’t start when you have spark and fuel, it may be time to head to a mechanic for expert help. When I pull it the speedometer lights up an goes back off, I pulled a plug wire an stuck a plug on it an no spark. the coil that i orginally thought was the issue that came out of the f7 that wont start i put in my other f7 and just doing a spark check the sled started right up but i noticed the pto side had weak spark but the sled started in 3 pulls. Feb 10, 2010 · was riding it last year and a spark plug detonated i retapped the threads and put new plugs in. If you have an EFI, you can only check for spark and it will not start or run with it unplugged. This might sound stupid but where is the spark plug on the 4 wheeler . You may have and iffy connection there. I have an Arctic Cat sxs and 2 atvs, never a hitch. Jul 19, 2011 · my artic cat 700 will not crank. and it will run for a few secs. I cranked it over and after a couple tries it fired up and sounded good. i havent started it a 2 weeks. Customer: My 700 efi arctic cat, 2007 Will not start. Things ive done New fuel and plugs Mar 20, 2018 · Hey yes I had checked all fuses - I’m happy to say that after changing the plugs and a lil fuel down the cylinder it fired up instantly and runs great - I would let it idle during the winter to warm it up before rides and I’m thinking the tuner is running rich and fouled the plugs although they didn’t look all that bad and still had a lot of spark when grounded either that or some sort Jun 8, 2012 · Well i was driving around with it on a trailer and i stopped at a friends and it tried to start so im sure it was the starter now the problem is it wont start it keep turning over but just wont fire off. Arctic Chat Forum is a community to discuss Arctic Cat 400, 440, 500, 650, snowmobiles, sleds, ATV's Dec 30, 2013 · OWN a Arctic Cat Wildcat , KTM 525 EXC, Honda CR250R & Just Sold Long Travel Honda Pilot First of all, disclaimers, I have ridden in a Razor S & XP900 as a passenger. These are the things Ive tried 1. Got two new bolts and now it will just crank and won't fire up. He has had it in shop 2 times cause it was hard to start butnot it is dead. The ride is new to me, just got it earlier this year. I have a 2011 Arctic cat Prowler 700 HDX that im having bad luck with. [] It had poor spark last time I checked then I cahanged the coil and put new plugs in it and its getting good spark now but it still wont run and it keeps shooting LOTS of gas out of only one cylinder (right) but none out of the other and I dont think its the carburator but im not Oct 26, 2013 · Arctic Cat Snowmobiles. May 9, 2011 · i have spark at both plugs, well i do when i have them out and grounded against something, wouldn't think it would be a problem when i thread them into the heads. others have starting issues caused by the valves being out of adjustment. HELP, PLEASE!!! 400 MAGNET ISSUES ! Glad to hear you got it !! I have pinned this as it is good info for all 400 owners with the magnet issue. Join the fun! Sep 5, 2022 · The screen flashes EFI and it won't start. This Cat 500cc single cylinder ATV I pickedup in October wont start! It ran perfect when I parked it, now I can't get it to start, no matter WHAT I try! Yes it has gas. The quad seemed to be flooded so I cleaned the carb and checked needle and seat, all was fine. An intake valve that is too tight is one example as this impacts compression. Let my 1989 Phazer and the zr580 idle for around 10 minutes, they both looked Aug 22, 2018 · Now it turns over but will not start, I can hear the pump charging the line, I removed the gas line and there is definitely pressure in the line. I've tried pull starting it, electric start nothing works. At that time it would back fire once in awhile, then run fine. Here's what I've checked so far to diagnosis. TSS disabled before issue. Any suggestions would be great. Pull the motor over see if its sparking. Wont start now. 5 Riser - Skid Plate - Airbox Mod - Pantera Shield Kit - Handle Bar Bag - NGK10ek Plugs - Thicker Oil Pan - Odyssey PC680 - J&T Tri-Hub Delete - 16 Track Spring - Revalved Shocks - RoxFx Flex Tecs - SPI Can - Orange Snow Flap - Trail Blizzer Scratchers Feb 25, 2024 · Prowler 650 won't start has spark and fuel was running fine. Because of this, the EFI wire (near the EFI injector part) is always over stressed. Off load arc to the black wire running to the coil. but no luck. I found that while cranking if you give Dec 20, 2011 · 1997 zr 580 efi wont start!!!! How can it have great spark and lots of fuel and not run Wtf lol . Jun 15, 2015 · Pulled the fuel pump and found that the rubber boot connecting the pump to the housing was cracked, I replaced that and now have 44 psi, but it still won't start. I pulled this morning for another day of riding and it fired once but didn't really turn Feb 25, 2021 · But it wont even sputter or attempt to start. Let us know how you did! Stay connected, lot of great people on here! Feb 9, 2010 · Pull the recoil over and see if you have spark or if the spark is now blue. CrossFire/CF/CFR 06-11 09 Crossfire 600 wont start. I have ran a bottle of heet through it so there should be no water in the system I only run 91 ethanol free fuel Mar 21, 2021 · It will start. Back to the 'Cat. as mentioned before. I pulled the plugs and they both have spark I can smell the un-burned fuel coming out of the exhaust and I have no codes on the machine. I put in a new stator a new voltage regulator, a new starter coil, and a 500. The engine will now turn over with the start button but I do not have any spark. Its ran like crap every time its got its tires wet. Jump to Latest 09 Crossfire 600 wont start. Last year we couldn't get it started either, but this time we are determined to get this thing running and we can't figure out what's wrong. , Monday it slowed and went dead. 00 electronic control modual. All lights work on dash 2. Took ATV to shop and they said they could not find anything wrong. Sep 26, 2015 · 2002 Arctic Cat 500 FIS Auto Port and Polished Cylinder Head w/ 3 angle valve job, port matched intake&exhaust and bowl work -- 700 H1 Camshaft -- Muffler mod w/ 1 3/4" Exhaust tip -- DEI Titanium Exhaust Wrap -- Uni Air Filter -- Dyno Jet Kit -- Slide and Spring Mods -- Epi Yellow Secondary Spring -- 4- 23g Rollers -- Innovate LC-1 Wideband w/ XD16 digital gauge -- Trail Tech Vapor Display Sep 25, 2019 · 2002 375 won't start. Machine is mostly used as a yard machine to plow the driveway. It has spark but doesn't seem to be getting gas. Put something over it to make it dark if you cant see to make it easier to see. That has to be an Arctic Cat record! Mar 27, 2014 · i know this has been asked 101 times but could not figure out how to search the post. Checking TPS - Fix torn seat and foam - How I rewound my 1998 ZR600 EFI stator - 12VDC for GPS and Cell Phone - Long track 98 ZR 600 - DIY anti-stab wheels - My 2002 Mountain Cat project - DIY Rail extensions Oct 20, 2015 · Voltage drop at start up should not be below 10 volts. and your idle screw is adjusted to low idke. Speedometer has a cracked screen but the display is fully functional and there are no codes coming up other then when going into diagnostic mode. In diagnostic mode the word Gauge comes up along with the part number and 2 other 7 digit numbers that I can't seam to match for anything on line. When one of these gets flooded a bit and won’t start with cracked throttle. Dec 25, 2023 · If your Arctic Cat’s ATV has spark and fuel, there are a few things you can check to determine the cause of the problem. Sep 27, 2009 · 2006 ARCTIC CAT 700EFI SE (Now belongs to Dad) Burnt Orange, AC shock covers & hand guards, WARN 2500 w/ Amsteel rope, AC bumpers, 27" XTR's on 14" machined ITP 7's, SpeedRack backrest, front & rear rack extensions, reverse light, AC heated grips, 60" American Eagle plow. Dec 22, 2017 · I have a 2010 700 S and it won't start when the temperature gets below 50 degrees. This could be due to a clogged fuel line, a faulty pump, or a blocked filter. Join the fun! Nov 1, 2008 · I have an '01 Zl 550 that will not start! I pulled hundreds of times, dropped some gas in the cylinders, it fires up but once the gas burns off, it dies. Spark plug sockets are either 5/8 inches (16mm) or 13/16 inches (21mm). It is idling low (most likely due to gummed up carbs). Jan 21, 2012 · Just tried to start my 97 ZR580 EFI for the first time since being put away at the end of of last season and it won't start. Pics courtesy of joncan68 Jan 23, 2021 · Shop Towels – Amazon Link And now, let’s get into it. check make sure it is set to low idle. We rode it, running fine, shut it off and now it won't start. Dec 28, 2008 · 2016 LTD with 800 miles Dead stock except for a can and an AC tether Ran absolutely fine all day yesterday. Compression test on both cylinders and both are around 110-115psi 2. now won't start after 100 pulls. Check for spark and I have spark. Nov 30, 2010 · 2003 Arctic Cat 400 No spark. Common symptoms of a snowmobile that won’t st Feb 28, 2022 · I could really use some help. Jan 6, 2007 · A Buddy of mine has a 2004 650 v2 with 300 miles on it. 20 hours then it quite again this time it would not start anybody have any ideas to discuss Arctic Cat 400, 440, 500, 650 Dec 25, 2011 · I just bought a 2011 arctic cat 450i with 200 miles this week. Jan 3, 2013 · Our poor old red 300 won't start. Yes it has spark. I have 2 07's (suzook) and an 09 H1 700's The 07's will act up occasionally 2 ways, first both 07 fuel gauges are way off, well they were, they are repaired now. Here's what I've done so far. my v2 would crank and crank with no starting till i used the pull starter. IMO: To save money, the AC factory made the wire 1" too short. The fuel may be struggling to get from the tank to the engine. Do these sleds have a fuel shut off that I might have found at the end of the season to shut off that I can't find now to turn back on? Feb 23, 2021 · Always ends up starting and runs fantastic once started. Figured it was bad fuel so I pumped the old out removed the spark plugs and put new ones in and still nothing. what is a compression reading for this as I cant seem to find a manual. It's a new battery and a dealership rebuilt the carburator, new spark plug, oil change, and also replaced the starter. Oct 22, 2003 · My 85 Jag 440 has not been run since last year. My son rode it and parked for the night; next morning the unit would not start. The other thing it will often die after you let of the throttle after mid to high rpm instead of returning to idle. Thought it was bad gas but we proved that wrong because my other sled runs fine on the same gas Feb 3, 2013 · Okay so the coil i used in the sled that doesnt start is from my other 03 F7. 2004 Arctic Cat 400 The ATV Won’t Start – The Engine Is Not Turning Over. I have Greased all the connections (I think). My problem is it wont start. It has spark and the plugs are wet (even before I put gas in the cylinders). Not abused or submerged in water or mud. Doesn't even try to sputter. 3. Jump to Latest 8K views Aug 23, 2018 · In some cases, the inability to start an Arctic Cat 400 could be due to internal engine mechanical problems. Can put fuel into carb. I use it around the yard weekly, and it has always started like a champ. Jump to Latest Dec 17, 2014 · :dunno:I have tried almost everything. I've used two verified good batteries, and both did the same thing. I ran it around the yard for a half an hour or so and it seemed to run fine but was a little hard to start on occasion. Dec 18, 2011 · John B. The flywheel seems to be a big problem. I've recharged the battery, installed a new spark plug (bravo, a first!), and looked at the air filter. the gauge pods are expensive so i would exhaust all other avenues first. i bought a 98 454 few weeks back. key is turned on. Tried 3 times with eit Sep 18, 2018 · I got a problem. Jan 8, 2010 · Pull the recoil over and see if you have spark or if the previous yellow weak spark is now blue. kinda lost on where to start,if anyone has any ideas please help me out. Wont start. I think Arctic Cat has the cold start enrichment a tad lean. You have to clear the engine of excess fuel. Got it home, checked all the fuses, they were good, cleaned the carb. Red LED on ECU lights up. Cat/M-series 09 Crossfire Has Spark Wont Start. and then it quit has not got it to start since he had to be pulled home. i figured mabye Jun 4, 2022 · If you have lost spark this might be your issue. Still spins over but wont start Nov 22, 2008 · 01 Z 120 won't start, No Spark. It has compression it has spark and its getting gas. I have 4 2008-2010 M8 and in over 10,000 miles on two of the sleds I never had and issues like this. Engine runs well, but when weather is cold it will crank until battery is dead and not fire. Recently purchased from father-in-law for great price but with starting problem. For example, on 93 Lynx trigger coil 17 ohms +/- 20%, charge coil 160 ohms +/- 20%. Use a spark plug socket wrench. Ive been reading alot of forums. When I do get her running she runs great but is hard to restart even if she is warm. They tell me they are working with Arctic Cat. Link: Copy link. Dealer has had it back now for 10 days & cannot fiqure out what the problem is. I have driven our Rescue-3 SxS which consist of a Honda Big Red & a Polaris Ranger Crew Jan 3, 2009 · 580 efi won't start. Still cranks fine and once in a while kinda back fires through the exhaust, but will not start and run. It will not start. Carbureted models can be started and run with this 4-prong connector unplugged and the jumper wire in it but you won’t have lights ect. Arctic Chat Forum is a community to Nov 18, 2023 · I have a 550 H1 EFI that just cranks and won't start. Valves are adjusted. ARCTIC CAT > 2010 M8 wont start. My first Arctic Cat, thought it was going to be a good buy and great fun. I started it on friday an ran great, let it idle and shut it off, buddy came over an I went to start it an I went to start it an it won't start! It's fuel injected, I have the key on, handle bar switch on. new battery; new spark plug; spark good with in-line tester; compression ~50psi; fuel pressure ~40psi; Air filter clean and clear; oil level good; Any thoughts? Feb 16, 2012 · It was running fine, started missing. You need it plugged in to power your Apr 10, 2014 · Hi new here, and I have an issue, got a 2006 Prowler 650, 2300miles 237hrs, and it won't start. Its spark and gas but wont fire. I tried some testing and replaced the stator. Ran fine then died. 1 is great. , have drained the fuel tank and put fresh gas in. After I got it back from the dealership it ran fine but after a week or so it wouldn't start anymore. Arctic Chat Forum is a community to discuss Arctic Cat 400, 440, 500, 650, snowmobiles, sleds, ATV's Jul 27, 2014 · My arctic cat 250 2x4 was running one day then I went to start it the next it wont start. Check for EFI faults and repair the cause of the fault. Still won't start. then make your final adjustment using you idle screw. Sep 8, 2018 · I have to give it a little throttle to start. New spark plug. Hold throttle wide open and blow some air in the throat of each cylinder. Adjust Apr 7, 2018 · Hi, brand new here . I know the compression is on the low side but it would always fire on 1 pull. Was told by three atv mechanics the cdi box was bad. I figured that it would at least run for 4 or 5 seconds with gas/starting fluid/etc. Must maintain slight throttle pressure to idle or it will die. It could be a dirty carburetor or even a carb O-ring requiring replacement. I bought a new battery. Where do I start troubleshooting next? Jan 30, 2014 · The lighting circuit has nothing to do with the cdi. I also checked all the fuel lines and cleaned the fuel pump so now i am sure the carbs are getting gas. Nov 20, 2012 · EFI will misbehave badly if the voltage drops below 10. we drained the fuel bowl, put in a new plug fully charged the battery. what would be my issue on the f7 that doesnt run that had the coil forom my 03 May 21, 2012 · 450 Won't Start. I tried squirting fuel thru carb wont fire, pulled plug still new, squirted fuel in cylinder and still no fire. I am sure it is in neutral, and it turnes over but will not start. It cranks fine; but won't start. The fuel pump is running. So I picked up a couple of 1992 Jag 440 AFS Long Tracks back in October. was going to do a compression test next Sep 30, 2009 · not that I ever really noticed, I didnt check that tho cause I wasnt getting spark so I knew it was electricalIm not sure about an arctic cat but my parents old polaris indy 600 had drain plugs on the front side bottom of the motor that when they would get flooded you could pull them out and drain the case and it would start right away. It is getting great spark when the battery is connected but wont spark when the battery is disconnected. I put in new plugs and I've got spark but I don't seem to be getting fuel. 5 volts which was a little low but I wasn't sure if it was too low because it turns over like its got plenty of "juice". would not show hrs or mileage. Mechanic's Assistant: Have you checked the battery, particularly the terminal connections If your engine’s not getting any spark, or getting weak spark, it won’t start at all. have you actually identified whether or not it's actually making a spark? Arctic Chat Forum is a community to discuss Arctic Cat 400 Jan 1, 2011 · I have a 2004 Arctic Cat DVX 90 2 stroke that will not start. I have confirmed the following: 1. Carbureted models can be started and run with this 4-prong connector unplugged but you won’t have lights ect. this year it wont start at all. I got the brakes checked out and fixed. May 11, 2018 · Took carb of cleaned it no start. Feb 10, 2022 · Hi i have a 06 arctic cat crossfire 600 and it wont start. Even though both machines had been sitting for a few years (in a barn), both are in great shape and were well maintained while in service, so getting them running was pretty easy. Sprayed carb out three times, then last night took it off again and did complete disassembly, dunk in carb bucket, blow out, still no start. Any Ideas would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks Apr 4, 2011 · ok so heres the deal, im new to this site and i need help with my arctic cat. It's burned through 4 fuel pumps in 4 rides. Is there any way to check the fuel pump. Dec 25, 2013 · Arctic Cat Snowmobiles. Tried to start it without success. Was riding down the road one day and it just died on me, was able to start it and run a short time back home, now just cranks. Apr 21, 2018 · Hey everyone. The plugs come out saturated after 6 pulls. I have a 2015 ZR 8000 Rode it about 300 miles the first weekend I bought this . -Pulled all fuses at panel, no bad fuses-Gas tank is full-12v at battery-Tried other brand new plug still no spark. An all-terrine vehicle that won’t start could have several Feb 13, 2017 · Hi Everyone I am hoping I can get some help. Clean all connections, and you may consider adding additional ground wires to the engine from frame, frame to battery, and so on. Anytime you have a EFI system giving you active EFI faults, the cause of triggering that fault must be repaired. Get access to the throttle bodies. had the same problem on my dads quad crank but no start. The Twin spars 800's and 1000's was a common issue. I have a stock, low mileage 2009 TRV 1000. Connect the spark plug with the ignition coil lead. Join Feb 4, 2019 · 2017 ZR wont start. I've tried cleaning the carb. Just picked up my first sled 1995 ZR 580 Carb with 2200 miles but it wont start. The seller thought the stator was bad. Got good spark back after cleaning up grounds. 2008 artic cat 640 h1 shut off last hunting season coming out of the woods. Starter was replaced a few years ago. Join the fun! Jul 19, 2023 · Thanks for all the posts. I have a 2002 4 Stroke Touring (660 non-turbo) that had sat for a couple of years until I tried to start it two days ago. It has fuel getting to the chamber, the compression is good. The filter appears a nice clean blue but is a bit oily and there is a small amount of oil on the bottom the compartment. Dec 9, 2007 · My friend just brought me a 72 Kitty Cat. Sat on the deck last night so it was cold this morning (not montana cold but well below freezing). Some were short in 15 and would pull out leaving sled dead in water. 200 miles. when i dry them off, it will sputter, but won't stay running. Arctic Chat Forum is a community to Jan 12, 2010 · Pull the recoil over and see if you have spark or if the spark is now blue. It cranks just fine with lots of power but won't actually start. 375 Edge torsion springs, HyGear Dual rate front skid springs, SLP anti-stab kit, Powermadd handguards/mirrors, 2" Rox riser, shimmed Poo skis w/custom (homemade) ski savers, Black chrome W/S, Graphics by Arctic FX, and a grin every time I think about it! Nov 28, 2018 · I have a Arctic cat 375 that won't start I turn the key and nothing happens I've changed the battery ignition switch ignition coil spark plug still nothing any advice Jan 30, 2012 · 2014 Arctic Cat Z R 7 0 0 0 Limited Float Guards - Quick Seat Bolt - Battery Tender Hook Up - Hids - Nuvi 500 - Sno-Trackers - BDX Rotor - 7. ( Bought used this year) about three weeks ago. ---We removed the carb and made sure it was clean inside---, we checked the fuel lines Aug 13, 2015 · My 2003 four wheeler has always run very good. Now the injectors are dumping so much fuel in the jugs that I believe it to be drowning the spark. No signal during turn over. -Pulled plug and grounded out, turned engine over no spark at plug. Dec 25, 2019 · Cat 250 wont start Jump to Latest 1K views 3 replies 4 participants last post by gobert Feb 12, 2020 Oct 10, 2017 · Arctic Cat snowmobile will not start refers to when the snow-machine’s engine won’t activate and begin to work. Yep stuck reeds. Now the ignition will go to on but wont turn to the electric start position. Got a new one today and put it on, nothing has changed. I checked ALL the fuses. Got it running, it dumped fuel into the carbs. So I cleaned the carbs, eh it was a little dirty, put back together and still nothing. No spark not a simple hope of wanting to Jan 11, 2016 · One thing to investigate on Arctic Cat ATV (like my 2011 AC 550 TRV) & UTV EFI systems is the factory too short EFI wire. 5 volts when trying to start and may not start at all yet still crank over the engine. Run engine switch is on and transmission is in neutral 3. I have pulled this thing over thousands of times it seems in the last 3 days. com Feb 6, 2011 · Arctic Cat General Discussion. New plug has lots of spark against frame . It doesn't even stumble or try to start. Red Mtn Dec 2, 2016 · My Arctic cat 300 4x4 won't start. Aug 5, 2015 · I just bought a used 1998 Arctic cat 300 4x4 as is. Still will not start. Jump to Latest 09 Crossfire Has Spark Wont Start. Dec 10, 2002 · I have an actic cat Jag 440 i got just got it las winter but it ran out of gas one day and hasnt started since. 5 Riser - Skid Plate - Airbox Mod - Pantera Shield Kit - Handle Bar Bag - NGK10ek Plugs - Thicker Oil Pan - Odyssey PC680 - J&T Tri-Hub Delete - 16 Track Spring - Revalved Shocks - RoxFx Flex Tecs - SPI Can - Orange Snow Flap - Trail Blizzer Scratchers Sep 17, 2011 · This went on for a few weeks but now it won't even try to start, not even a sputter. smenhcp ddb oxmnh qpab xtgfkt kqpw obqks tgmpfc xkr vzm