How do I troubleshoot my ATV no spark?

How do I troubleshoot my ATV no spark?

1. Confirm that the ATV actually has no spark.
2. Make sure the kill switch is on.
3. Make sure the battery is charged and has good ground.
4. Check the spark plug.
5. Check for loose, damaged, or corroded connectors.
6. Check for damaged wires in the wiring harness.
7. Check the kill switch and other safety switches.
8. Check the ignition coil.

How do you test a stator on a Polaris ATV?

Insulation Break Down Test

1. Place one meter lead in the connector and the second on the body of the stator.
2. Your meter should read “OL” or open line. If the multimeter is picking up a reading, it means your stator needs to be replaced.
3. Repeat this test for each of the windings.

How do you check a pickup coil on an ATV?

Connect the red (positive) lead of the multimeter to the outer, positive terminal of the ignition coil. Turn the reading dial on the multimeter to ohms to measure resistance of the primary pickup coil. (The Greek letter omega denotes ohms.)

What will cause no spark on an ATV?

What is this? The most common reason an ATV is getting no spark is a bad spark plug, either the wrong plug all together or just not gapped correctly. Or the spark plug just went bad, that happens quite often and it’s normal.

What causes no spark on ATV?

Why An ATV Has No Spark What is this? The most common reason an ATV is getting no spark is a bad spark plug, either the wrong plug all together or just not gapped correctly. Or the spark plug just went bad, that happens quite often and it’s normal.

What happens when a pickup coil goes bad?

A pickup coil that has failed, or is about to, may also cause engine stalling and an inability to accelerate smoothly because the fuel injectors are not firing properly. Engine stalling will occur as the vehicle warms up with rough idling being the first clue that a stall is about to happen.