GudeMN
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- Joined
- Jan 31, 2020
- Messages
- 41
- Location
- Twin Cities, MN
- Country
- USA
- Snowmobile
- 2009 Nytro RTX SE (144in) -6500 miles
2015 Phazer XTX - 10,000 miles
2009 Vector LTX GT - 17,600 miles,
1999 Vmax 600 SX - 4500 miles,
1999 SRX 700 - 5100 miles,
2001 700SxR - 2200 miles
- LOCATION
- Twin Cities, MN
Background: 2009 Vector I purchased last season always started but seemed weak/struggled to turnover on initial attempts. After a few tries motor turned over much easier/quicker and the sled would start in any temps.
This fall, I was able to start it in October. Same starting symptoms as in the cold weather. Slow to turn over initially but after things got moving sounded smooth and strong. Once running, I let it run up to operating temp, then shut it off. A couple hours later, was heading home, stopped to grab something from the garage where my sleds are stored and on whim, tried to start the Vector just to listen to it again. Nothing but a click.
This past weekend, I replaced battery since I didn't know when previous owner had installed it (and because I saw it was a (N)Ever-Start brand).
Replaced solenoid at the same time. Same result as before. Just a strong click at the solenoid.
Before going after the starter are there any other items to check? Wiring rub-throughs, upgrade to red relays, etc.? I've done a lot of research since October but want to check everything else I can before going after the starter. Thanks.
BG
This fall, I was able to start it in October. Same starting symptoms as in the cold weather. Slow to turn over initially but after things got moving sounded smooth and strong. Once running, I let it run up to operating temp, then shut it off. A couple hours later, was heading home, stopped to grab something from the garage where my sleds are stored and on whim, tried to start the Vector just to listen to it again. Nothing but a click.
This past weekend, I replaced battery since I didn't know when previous owner had installed it (and because I saw it was a (N)Ever-Start brand).
Replaced solenoid at the same time. Same result as before. Just a strong click at the solenoid.
Before going after the starter are there any other items to check? Wiring rub-throughs, upgrade to red relays, etc.? I've done a lot of research since October but want to check everything else I can before going after the starter. Thanks.
BG
ontarioyamaha
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- Mar 26, 2017
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- 58
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- Port Perry, Ontario
- Country
- Canada
- Snowmobile
- 2010 Vector ltx GT
2010 MXZ X 1200
- LOCATION
- Port Perry
I replaced a battery this year and found after a month it was dead. YUASA apparently are not like there once were. Any chance the battery is failing?
Will it start with a jump start pack?
Will it start with a jump start pack?
sxr70001
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- Michigan
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- USA
- Snowmobile
- Sidewinder LTX SE
SR Viper RTX SE
Hate to say it but it's probably the starter. Try jumping the relay with some pliers or something. If the starter turns over its the relay, if not sorry.
GudeMN
Veteran
- Joined
- Jan 31, 2020
- Messages
- 41
- Location
- Twin Cities, MN
- Country
- USA
- Snowmobile
- 2009 Nytro RTX SE (144in) -6500 miles
2015 Phazer XTX - 10,000 miles
2009 Vector LTX GT - 17,600 miles,
1999 Vmax 600 SX - 4500 miles,
1999 SRX 700 - 5100 miles,
2001 700SxR - 2200 miles
- LOCATION
- Twin Cities, MN
Battery was brand new from the store. Duracell AGM. Have them in my Nytros and Phazer. Have been great. I topped it off before installing.
Just clicks with the jump pack as well.
It's the starter.....I'm just in denial......ha ha!!
Just clicks with the jump pack as well.
It's the starter.....I'm just in denial......ha ha!!
