2003 Sportsman 90 Problems

[My_First_Honda]

I have acquired a 2003 Polaris Sportsman 90 that isn't running.

Here's the short of it:

Problem #1 Start switch is non functional.
Key on and run switch on gives chassis power (brake light illuminates). The manual says to hold in brake lever for starter to engage. I've done this and I still get no life out of the starter switch. I have directly jumpered the starter to the battery and it spins the engine well, so it seems the starter itself is okay. The only two parts remaining in the line are the start button and the starter relay. The problem is I have no diagrams or references to pin out the relay or the start button harness to see if they are good or bad.

Problem #2 No Spark (problem reported by original owner)
With the key on, run switch on, the starter "hotwired", and the plug out and grounded I get NO SPARK. I realize the problem is either the coil, CDI, or stator. I'm pretty familiar with testing these components but the only problem, once again, is that I have no reference to know what values I should get for each component.

I've looked all over the 'net to find a manual but I can only find places that want to sell me one. Polaris Industries only has owners and parts manuals available for download. If I could just get a manual I'm sure I could tackle this, but I really don't care to blow $50 on one.

I appreciate any suggestions you guys might have and any GOOD forums where I can get some help.

KJ

[2fun]

Don't have a clue on this one.

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] may have more Polaris owners than here.

Might want to give them a try.

[gen3usa]

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[My_First_Honda]

Originally Posted by gen3usa

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Thank you for the link. $25 is a much more reasonable price than I've found elsewhere. The seller is less than 1 hour away from me.

KJ

[gen3usa]

glad to be able to help!

[My_First_Honda]

Unbelievable!!!! I can't get on Ebay at work, so I waited until I got home to buy the manual. In a matter of 3 hours somebody already bought it. AAARRRRGGGGHHHH. Well, the search goes on.

KJ

[gen3usa]

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[gen3usa]

down loadable one you can have it cheap!

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[My_First_Honda]

Originally Posted by gen3usa

down loadable one you can have it cheap!

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Thanks for the link. I now have a copy of the manual and I can begin some directed testing to find the problem. Hopefully I'll have this little beast running soon.

KJ

[gen3usa]

glad i could help! hope you get that lil thing running!