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I have a 1995 Yamaha Kodiak 400 4x4, this has been a very reliable machine and at 72yo I cannot hunt without it. All of a sudden the start button when pushed will intermitently not turn the starter. The oil light goes on and nothing then sometimes it starts no problems. I replaced the starter assembly on the handlebar and now it will not start more time than it will.

I took in the Hamilton Yamaha and they dont have time to work on it and say at least a month to get to it.  I NEED HELP FINDING A MECHANIC. Any of you guys know a mechanic who could help. I could pay or I WOULD BE WILLING TO PUT SOMEONE IN A GOOD STAND ON PRIVATE PROPERTY for a couple sits at deer on the farm I hunt  in exchange for the repair.

HELP HELP I am not hunting because I cannot get around without the ATV !!.

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I would still put it on a load tester to see if it's good. It could read fully charged and not be able to handle a load.  Had it happen before. I would eliminate that first  If it starts on the p

Screaminta
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This points even more towards the starter relay(solenoid). If you know how to use a multimeter check the voltage at the solenoid from the battery wire, and also check the signal wire while holding t

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It is at the shop (Arena Auto) now being worked on Mechanic said there were a lot of corroded wires that he replaced, just waiting for a new starter relay the old one had a  mount that was cracked the

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Mice ate your wires  it happens but most likely it's the contacts.Wayne  in Ewing sorry I forgot is username, something maybe 2004 road King

 

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19 minutes ago, hammer4reel said:

Sounds more like the battery is shot . .

those symptoms will all happen when it’s too weak .

 

That's a possibility

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Dumb question, but I believe those machines also had a pull start. Does yours and does it fire it up ? If it does and it has  weak battery it will still start it. They can be a bitch to pull at times.

I would take battery out and put it on a load tester first before doing anything else.

If the battery is weak, replace it. If it is good it could be something as simple as a loose connection.

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34 minutes ago, hammer4reel said:

Sounds more like the battery is shot . .

those symptoms will all happen when it’s too weak .

 

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8 minutes ago, Bucndoe said:

Dumb question, but I believe those machines also had a pull start. Does yours and does it fire it up ? If it does and it has  weak battery it will still start it. They can be a bitch to pull at times.

I would take battery out and put it on a load tester first before doing anything else.

If the battery is weak, replace it. If it is good it could be something as simple as a loose connection.

The battery has a full charge and is new,  machine starts with pull but that thing is a bear to pull.

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12 minutes ago, bushden said:

The battery has a full charge and is new,  machine starts with pull but that thing is a bear to pull.

I would still put it on a load tester to see if it's good. It could read fully charged and not be able to handle a load.  Had it happen before. I would eliminate that first 

If it starts on the pull starter it most likely is the battery or a loose connection. At least you can use it in a pinch.

Do you leave it on a battery tender ?

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1 minute ago, jumpthestring said:

did you check all the connections ?  could be as simple as a loose wire.  if i am right i will take the hunt on the Farm.

I did all that already. 

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Call the place in Gloucester. I know it might be a drive.

Go to quad forums. Might be something that points you in right direction. 

Start simple battery under load then wires to connections. Could be a bad ground or corrosion on something. 

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