Artic Cat stalled and died

[BosoxBruce]

My 2005 Artic Cat ATV (250, 2x4) started up and I started to move when it abruptly stalled and died. Now when I turn the key, nothing at all happens. The "N" indicator doesn't light up, the motor doesn't crank, nothing. Any clues as to what might be the problem?

[Mech]

Blown a fuse.. Get a wiring diagram and start checking the power from the battery onwards using a test light. Check the earth cable too..

A test light is better to use for that purpose than a digital meter which won't detect bad/dirty connections.

Check the battery has power and an earth and then start tracing.. I'd jump to the main switch first off after checking the fuses since there's no lights or neutral or anything.  If there's power there then onwards, other wise go back towards the battery.

And check the main switch is working...  Test before(on the power side), and after making sure it does switch on.

[kp3004x4]

I have seen this problem before and it ended up being the switch itself burnt out.  Do what mech said and test all then test switch itself to see if you are getting power to it if so then look at switch for problem. Hope this helps

[BosoxBruce]

13 hours ago, kp3004x4 said:

I have seen this problem before and it ended up being the switch itself burnt out.  Do what mech said and test all then test switch itself to see if you are getting power to it if so then look at switch for problem. Hope this helps

Hi, please forgive my ignorance but when you mention the switch, are we talking about the ignition switch with the key? Thank you.

[kp3004x4]

Yes sir the key switch itself. Easy to check if you can get to back of it. With a multimeter or even a pen light. Should have a definite on off with light or voltage of some kind when switching the key to on or off. 

[Mech]

Here ya go..

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[kp3004x4]

[Mech]

Check if you have power at that fuse No3.. If not then check that connector near the battery isn't apart, or dirty.

Ha..  Snap !

[BosoxBruce]

Thank you gentlemen, fuse box is under the seat?

[Mech]

I don't know, but it should be readily accessible, and I'd have thought quite obvious..

You should download a pdf service manual, or an owners manual and it will tell you where everything is.

Thgere's probably a manual in this site..  Up the top of the home page on the right.. Manuals

[mikeexplorer]

You can get the service manual and schematics here also

 

https://www.mymowerparts.com/pdf/Arctic-Cat-ATV-Repair-and-Service-Manuals/