P500 Dash Lights On Won’t Start

[bms]

OK, so my son and I hooked up my plow. The P500 started, warmed up, and ran as normal. When I pulled it out of the garage and dropped the winch down on the driveway to double check that everything was set up correctly, and turned it off, the dash lights stayed on the check engine light is flashing and it will now not turn over. I have my battery tender on now.

Any ideas?

 

[Admin]

 

[bigbore]

It might be in gear. It won't start if it's in gear.

 

[HondaTech]

Unhook the battery.

I've had some 700s with a relay that sticks and gives a similar symptom.

 

[bms]

Unhooked and reconnected the battery after the tender was on until charged - no dice. Just clicks. Someone one FB mentioned checking a switch with springs on it??? I’m not a mechanic, so I’m not sure on next steps. I have a buddy coming over later today to help me look things over.

All this 2 days before a major snowstorm - I suppose no plowing for me.

 

[bms]

It might be in gear. It won't start if it's in gear.

Thanks - I always put it in neutral and put the brake on when I turn off the machine, which I did before it died. Also, my son and I pushed it out of my driveway and it rolled easily so I assume it’s in neutral.

 

[bms]

Well, one of my buddies came over today after work. The battery was ok, so we tapped the starter with a hammer and it started right up. So, sounds like I need a starter.

Any particular brand I should look at or avoid? The Honda starters are $$$!

 

[SILVER_ALERT]

Well, one of my buddies came over today after work. The battery was ok, so we tapped the starter with a hammer and it started right up.
Any particular brand I should look at or avoid?

I like Estwing hammers, but a Stanley or even a cheap Harbor Freight should do it for you.

Sorry, the devil made me write that.🤘

 

[futzin]

🔨 👏

 

[JollyJoker]

The starter problem is pretty common. You will find that some of the magnets in the starter housing have let loose and jam up the armature. I replaced mine with a $45 ebay one and it worked just as good as the original Honda starter until I sold it. This still does not explain the dash light staying on and the engine light on the dash going off?

 

[bms]

Does anyone know if this will fit?

https://www.amazon.com/Starter-Assembly-31200-HP5-601-2007-2014-Rancher/dp/B07Z1QWNQY/?tag=sxsweb24-20

If not, I'll go with the Estwig lol.

 

[500oneer]

Does anyone know if this will fit?

https://www.amazon.com/Starter-Assembly-31200-HP5-601-2007-2014-Rancher/dp/B07Z1QWNQY/?tag=sxsweb24-20

If not, I'll go with the Estwig lol.

I bought a neutron starter from rocky mountain atv. They have one now for $45. My starter was sounding like a dental drill for a while. I did the old ignore it and hope it goes away and it worked,but did order one from rocky mountain when it came back in stock.

 

[bms]

I bought a neutron starter from rocky mountain atv. They have one now for $45. My starter was sounding like a dental drill for a while. I did the old ignore it and hope it goes away and it worked,but did order one from rocky mountain when it came back in stock.

Yep, just ordered the same one.

 

[Tstover]

I bought a neutron starter from rocky mountain atv. They have one now for $45. My starter was sounding like a dental drill for a while. I did the old ignore it and hope it goes away and it worked,but did order one from rocky mountain when it came back in stock.

Mine sounded the same, 2 of the magnets had come loose. I ordered a replacement from Ebay that worked fine until the seal failed allowing it to fill with oil. I tore the replacement starter apart and put the Honda guts in the replacement starter housing. So far all is well.

 

[bms]

Neutron starter installed easily and is workin well so far...

 

[Alan aka Davinci]

It might be in gear. It won't start if it's in gear.

Actually they will start if in gear, just depress the brake pedal.