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My2004 Polaris Sportsman 700 once in awhile when turning on the key to start it the gauge will not light up and will not crank' but it may start several times and then does this. also when I ride at night with lights on they will dim and come back and may do this several times and then be ok for a couple minutes. Battery is new have tried finding loose or bad connection, but not sure what to do? thanks for any help with this.
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Go back to basics. What EXACTLY does it do when you try to start it? Just spins it is often No spark. 'Coughs' and tries to start is possibly a fuel supply issue.
An engine needs 3 things to run. Air, Fuel, Spark. Did you check for spark on both cylinders?
Have you checked the air filter is clean. You will be surprised at how much a dirty one can affect an engine.
Have you checked for fuel supply at the cylinders. If you can get your head near the plug holes try this. Remove both spark plugs. Crank the engine for 2 seconds then remove the ignition key. Sniff the spark plug hole. Does it smell of fuel? Do the same for the other cylinder. Use the comment button below and I'll see if I can help you more.
I would say based on information that the ignition switch is faulty,worn, or broken and would need to be replaced. Just to double check , it should remain in the acc position and not go back, doubt it would be financially or otherwise attempt to do a repair.
Gary, Faulty fuel pump sending unit. Most of the forums I checked say this a big problem with Polaris, most say the pump and sending unit have to be bought as a assembly.
Check the attached links,instruction and guides, Good luck
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