mr blizzard Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Hope everyones seaon is going well Got a polaris 2 up 500 electric very well looked after, put a new battery in but the starter spins but will not slide out to engage the flywheel. What is also weird is the kill switch will not shut the machine off after pull starting, AND the ignition key will not shut it off, All the wires seem tight, Any thoughts are appreciated as we have guests visiting from PEI Blizz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancur373 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 ignition is unhooked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 (edited) That's an interesting problem, lol. Edited February 24, 2013 by BillM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbag Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 I believe that you will find that one of the ground wires has come off. I had the same problem with a Polaris. If memory serves me, the ground wire was on the Mag side of the engine and down low near the mounts. Once that was hooked back up, kill switch functions properly. As for the starter not engaging, sound like a different problem all together if it is spinning but not engaging... Good luck, let us know how you make out Cheers Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archer379 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 There is the main plug on the wiring harness there is also one other wire that has a micky mouse type connection on it sounds like its lose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 A Polaris is not a Ski-doo...Just sayin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Never.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr blizzard Posted February 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Sandbag and Purenewf you were right on the money, even with the snow falling we were able to blow the snow off and trace the wiring and at minus 50 windchills I know I can start a Polaris, my neighbour has a skidoo........he does not have the same bragging rights .........arctic tested....... even on a pull start lol but true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkpie Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 With respect to the starter not elevating to engage the flywheel, I had a 96 mariner 30hp outboard with this same issue in cold weather. I would sometimes have to stick a screwdriver under it and push up while hitting the starter... Always interesting! A complete disassembly and degrease, followed up by light oil lube was the eventual cure. I guess there was some grease in there that gummed up badly in cold weather???? As for the wiring, I have no idea sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_hooked Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 A Polaris is not a Ski-doo...Just sayin skidoo is a generic term used my us old-timers... show some respect...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancur373 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Yammie b'y. A ski-doo with a Yahama sticker on her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_hooked Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Yammie b'y. A ski-doo with a Yahama sticker on her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 skidoo is a generic term used my us old-timers... show some respect...! yup skidoo = snow machine kleenex = tissue paper jacuzzi = hot tub pickerel = walleye blonde = ......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 (edited) But to the Pepsi generation this is a snow machine!! Skidoo = Snow Mobile Edited February 25, 2013 by DRIFTER_016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 My 50 Merc sometimes won't engage. Spray the bendix with some WD40. Always worked for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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