Ski-Doo Ski Doo MX Z 2005 [898/1429] Starter turns but engine does not crank

Section 02 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Subsection 02 (ENGINE (4-TEC))

Symptom: STARTER DOES NOT TURN. (cont’d)

3. Check 30 A and 5 A fuses.

- Burnt fuse. Check wiring condition and replace fuse.

4. Check continuity of starter switch contact points.

- Poor contact of starter switch contact points. Repair or replace switch.

5. Check continuity between starter switch and ECM.

- Open circuit. Repair.

6. Check continuity between ECM and solenoid switch.

- Open circuit. Repair.

Symptom: STARTER TURNS, BUT ENGINE DOES NOT CRANK.

1. Check the starter gear.

- Starter gear and/or intermediate gear is worn or damaged. Replace starter gear and/or interme-

diate gear (refer to CRANKSHAFT/DRIVE GEARS).

2. Check the sprag clutch.

- Sprag clutch is worn or otherwise damaged. Replace sprag clutch (refer to CRANKSHAFT/DRIVE

GEARS).

Symptom: STARTER TURNS SLOWLY

1. Check battery capacity.

- Shorted battery cell(s). Replace.

2. Check battery charge.

- Low battery. Recharge battery and check recharge system and wires.

3. Check wire connection.

- Inadequate connection (too much resistance). Clean and reconnect.

4. Check brushes.

- Poor contact of brushes. Replace starter.

5. Check commutator.

- Burnt commutator. Replace starter.

6. Check engine.

- Engine seized. Overhaul the engine.

7. Check field coil resistance.

- Shorted field coil. Replace starter.

8. Check armature resistance.

- Shorted armature. Replace starter.

9. Check tension of brush springs.

- Weak brush spring tension. Replace starter.

10. Check if bushings are worn.

- Worn bushings. Replace starter.

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