1996 Polaris Sportsman 400 Will Not Start

SOURCE: 1998 Polaris 250 Trail blazer will not start

check the compression

SOURCE: 96 polaris 400 2 stroke knew battery but next day

alternator just like a car or if thats not the problem your regulator rectifier is bad

SOURCE: I have a 2004 Polaris 400. 4-wheeler. The bike

You have a faulty switch, or it has corrosion in it, moving the switch through it's full travel rapidly for a while to clean the inner contacts may cure the problem, or try disconnecting the switch.

Jaran Schwend

• 8 Answers
• Posted on Oct 19, 2014

SOURCE: My 2007 polaris 450 sportsman used to start with the pull start 2nd pull,now it starts for a couple seconds and stalls ,does this three or 4 x then starts and runs fine,by the way it won't start with

Could be time to replace battery, this is most likely the culprit. These fourwheelers are very picky when it comes to low power. Your starter is also most likely just fine, the clicking you hear is the solenoid on the starter, so your battery has some juice, but not enough amps to turn over the starter. Also If the fourwheeler has sat for a long time then you may just need to charge the battery. The 2007 is most likely fuel inject which uses even more fuel when running and it also has its own computer kind of like a PCM in a car or truck. These all need a good supply of power and the stator which is like an alternator usually needs the help of a fully charged battery to keep everything running properly. Also note, once you get a new battery or charge it in some cases the ATV should run smoother.

SOURCE: Why does my Sportsman 400 start by the pull cord, but will not start with the ignition. It turns over fine.

replace the battery as there is not enough charge to start and provide power for the ignition
when you pull start the max power is provided to the ignition system

Testimonial: "bill: I failed to mention the engine turns over and over fine. Could battery still be the problem?"