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2018 Yamaha kodiak starting issue

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So I’ve ran into a problem with my 450 Kodiak the starting button went out a few months ago and I had no way to crank it up so i wires and a switch connected to my starter solenoid just so I can crank it and ride it but afterwards I had another issue when I squeezed in the rear break it would stick and as soon as I turned the key on so I cut the wire coming from the starting button and fixed it now another problem has appeared when I put the ATV in neutral it cranks but only in neutral it would do the same thing in park but has quit and it’s very confusing on why it’s doing what it’s doing any help in the direction to fixing this issue would be greatly appreciated 

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I would probably start rewiring back the original and repalace the switch. You have it wired to the solenoid to bypass the ignition and neutral safety switch. Try holding down the hand brake when starting to see if that makes any difference. Not starting in park might be a faulty neutral safety or other.

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