rtv900 won't start electrical issue?

Roots and Wings

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rtv900, L3000
Apr 16, 2016
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Monroe, Maine
Hey there
I have a rtv900 that is having some starting issues. When I turn the ignition the dash lights come on, turning further the glow plug lamp comes on, then turning further kills everything. No dash lights, no power at all. I then can manually raise the bed a little bit and slam it down which then resets the power but it all dies again when I try to start. Seems like some clicking coming from what I think is the engine stop solenoid. Not sure if this would kill power. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
 

Daren Todd

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Check your battery cables first ;) you can have a bad connection under the insulation.

Have the battery load tested as well.

Could have a bad/ corroded connection in a quick connect in the wiring harness.

Check for loose connections and pinched wires as well. Especially since you can slam the bed down and your getting juice again.


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Roots and Wings

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rtv900, L3000
Apr 16, 2016
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Thanks Daren
Messed with the battery cables and a few others and somehow got it running. I really have no idea what I did though. Hopefully it doesn't happen again.