P500 2015 P500 Won't Run

[dannylj]

My 2015 500 started fine when I backed it out of garage and loaded it on trailer. I topped off tank and went to the woods. It started fine when I backed off trailer. Then it didn't want to crank. Finally started but would not idle, just went dead. Now it will turn over but not fire at all. It has only 412 miles and I have not driven it in a while. I'm sure the gas that was in it was old. Did I maybe stir up trash in tank when I topped it off and drove 60 miles? I hear the fuel pump running when I turn key on. I guess it's going to the shop unless you folks have an idea.

 

[Hondasxs]

Hi.
Any flashing lights on the display?

Sounds like bad gas is a good place to start.

Let's test.
Remove the air filter and spray some starter fluid mist into the throttle body. If she fires then its a fuel issue.

Replace fuel and see what you have.

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[happyfred]

Battery. I just went through this with my Polaris. If the battery has a bad cell, it won't hold a charge.

 

[HUCK]

Doesn't make sense .

 

[dannylj]

I will try the starter fluid. I should have thought of that. There are no lights on on the display. I did notice there is a oil symbol that says "low" but I think it's because the P500 is still on the trailer on a slanted driveway. Thanks guys. If I figure it out I will post.

 

[Hondasxs]

Better. Check that oil.
There are cutoff sensors in these things.

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[dannylj]

My error. It appears the oil symbol is actually the coolant level. I'll check that also.

 

[DG Rider]

My error. It appears the oil symbol is actually the coolant level. I'll check that also.

There is no coolant level sensor. The little thermometer symbol light is for coolant temp. It should come on at bulb check when you turn the key on and go out after a few seconds.
If it's staying on constantly, that's a clue (it should be accompanied by the fan staying on all the time).
When machine has sat around for a while and suddenly develops issues, I always suspect rodents in the wires.

 

[dannylj]

There is no coolant level sensor. The little thermometer symbol light is for coolant temp. It should come on at bulb check when you turn the key on and go out after a few seconds.
If it's staying on constantly, that's a clue (it should be accompanied by the fan staying on all the time).
When machine has sat around for a while and suddenly develops issues, I always suspect rodents in the wires.

There is no coolant level sensor. The little thermometer symbol light is for coolant temp. It should come on at bulb check when you turn the key on and go out after a few seconds.
If it's staying on constantly, that's a clue (it should be accompanied by the fan staying on all the time).
When machine has sat around for a while and suddenly develops issues, I always suspect rodents in the wires.

This is not a light. It is a symbol that comes up in the lower right hand corner of display when scrolling thru the menu. It has "low" beside it.

 

[Hondasxs]

This is not a light. It is a symbol that comes up in the lower right hand corner of display when scrolling thru the menu. It has "low" beside it.

Ok.. if its the black text that says LOW that just means its too cold to get a temp and nothing to worry about.

 

[DG Rider]

This is not a light. It is a symbol that comes up in the lower right hand corner of display when scrolling thru the menu. It has "low" beside it.

Ok.. if its the black text that says LOW that just means its too cold to get a temp and nothing to worry about.

^^^ What he said,

Guess we're back to square one.

 

[dannylj]

OK, I pulled the air cleaner off and sprayed starter fluid in and still would not fire. Starter works fine and I hear the fuel pump run. I think I will just put it in the shop and have them check fuses, spark plug, injector, and clean the tank. I'm too old to fool with it. Thanks for the suggestions guys. I'll let you know what they find.

 

[Hondasxs]

OK, I pulled the air cleaner off and sprayed starter fluid in and still would not fire. Starter works fine and I hear the fuel pump run. I think I will just put it in the shop and have them check fuses, spark plug, injector, and clean the tank. I'm too old to fool with it. Thanks for the suggestions guys. I'll let you know what they find.

I agree.
If it was only fuel related. It would at least hit once on the start fluid.


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[Alan aka Davinci]

My 2015 500 started fine when I backed it out of garage and loaded it on trailer. I topped off tank and went to the woods. It started fine when I backed off trailer. Then it didn't want to crank. Finally started but would not idle, just went dead. Now it will turn over but not fire at all. It has only 412 miles and I have not driven it in a while. I'm sure the gas that was in it was old. Did I maybe stir up trash in tank when I topped it off and drove 60 miles? I hear the fuel pump running when I turn key on. I guess it's going to the shop unless you folks have an idea.

How old is your battery? I had the same issue once with my Rincon, it acted like a hydro-lock at first, would not crank but then it would after it sit a bit. Turned out the battery was taking a crap.

 

[dannylj]

How old is your battery? I had the same issue once with my Rincon, it acted like a hydro-lock at first, would not crank but then it would after it sit a bit. Turned out the battery was taking a crap.

I changed out the battery a couple of years ago. It seems to be good.

 

[NTCPrezJB]

I changed out the battery a couple of years ago. It seems to be good.

One winter not on a battery tender is usually enough to substantially hurt these batteries.

 

[dannylj]

Just an update. I pulled the spark plug and it is firing fine. I guess I am down to fuel problem even though spraying starter fluid down the throttle body did nothing. Going in the shop tomorrow.

 

[Chadmwallis]

Test your battery before hand. If you haven’t done so yet. Very low tolerance on these machines when it comes to a failing power supply.

 

[Chadmwallis]

Just because the plug is firing doesn’t mean a whole lot. I assume you pulled the plug and set it against metal on your bike. One thing to consider is your piston isn’t hitting your electrode on the plug. You would need to test with a spark plug tester that allows you to change the space between electrode and the ground. Set it to spec via probably repair manual. If it fires after proper space is set I would assume your ignition is fine. I would check battery first. Then fuel or ignition. If that fails to resolve the issue I reckon it’s electrical or god forbid timing.

 

[Mudder]

Recently replaced batteries on two rides, prompt failure. Drove onto trailer after riding, no start to unload. Did take the down time to clean all connections, including frame grounds.