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Ok so I'm back lol 

I got two arctic cat 300s that I am either trying to make one of the two or if possible I'll get them both running. I have a good start but I am struggling to find a wiring diagram that actually shows the connections.

Both bikes were tore apart and some wiring was spliced and all screwed up so I have been tracing wires and redoing the connections. 

 

 

On one bike I have a neutral light and it will let the use e start to turn starter motor, thing is on that bike the motor is stuck engaged so when I pull the pull cord it's turning the starter motor as well. 

On the other bike it is free and works as it should but I can't get the neutral indicator light to come on. Or any for that matter. I have been going through the fuses which all have power as well as the e start switch. 

I'm wondering if anyone has come across some similar issues, I am checking the neutral switch tonight, I have been checking the wiring and comparing it to the bike that is working (in that sense) but both bikes are missing some things 

I'm wondering if it is a better option to pull the good motor out and rebuild it then put it into the bike with the indicator lights working. But on that bike all the bushings and linkages are toast so there's a lot of work to either bike. I'd like to at least get the engine to fire up before I invest too much energy into swapping motors.

So if anyone has some info or can send me in the direction of a good wiring diagram it would be much appreciated. Thanks 

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Ok so I'm back lol 

I got two arctic cat 300s that I am either trying to make one of the two or if possible I'll get them both running. I have a good start but I am struggling to find a wiring diagram that actually shows the connections.

Both bikes were tore apart and some wiring was spliced and all screwed up so I have been tracing wires and redoing the connections. 

 

 

On one bike I have a neutral light and it will let the use e start to turn starter motor, thing is on that bike the motor is stuck engaged so when I pull the pull cord it's turning the starter motor as well. 

On the other bike it is free and works as it should but I can't get the neutral indicator light to come on. Or any for that matter. I have been going through the fuses which all have power as well as the e start switch. 

I'm wondering if anyone has come across some similar issues, I am checking the neutral switch tonight, I have been checking the wiring and comparing it to the bike that is working (in that sense) but both bikes are missing some things 

I'm wondering if it is a better option to pull the good motor out and rebuild it then put it into the bike with the indicator lights working. But on that bike all the bushings and linkages are toast so there's a lot of work to either bike. I'd like to at least get the engine to fire up before I invest too much energy into swapping motors.

So if anyone has some info or can send me in the direction of a good wiring diagram it would be much appreciated. Thanks 

 

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Are you saying starter motor is stuck? Did you try tapping on it with a hammer?  I believe that's it in the picture. Easy access, looks like you could take it off easily. I would start by making sure both motors turn over easily. 

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27 minutes ago, johniii said:

Are you saying starter motor is stuck? Did you try tapping on it with a hammer?  I believe that's it in the picture. Easy access, looks like you could take it off easily. I would start by making sure both motors turn over easily. 

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Yes I can get at it easy, I removed it and tested it. The starter itself is fine the issue is when you engage the starter it turns the motor then it should spin freely right? But when I turn the gears inside the hole they do not move individually. Like they are stuck together. 

So when I use thepull cord to turn over the motor it is also turning the starter, the other bike doesn't have that issue 

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Update. I got the neutral indicator light to come on, and 1st needs a new bulb. Second works but the rest I assume are burnt out. 

That being said I still have no power to the starter. So I am thinking the starter relay? I believe is what this is called. I'm assuming it is the culprit. Or the connections 

Update. I got the neutral indicator light to come on, and 1st needs a new bulb. Second works but the rest I assume are burnt out. 

That being said I still have no power to the starter. So I am thinking the starter relay? I believe is what this is called. I'm assuming it is the culprit. Or the connections 

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What you have is a stuck or rusted over running clutch.  Refer to

2000 Arctic Cat 300 4X4 (RED) (A2000ATF4AUSR) Starter Clutch

Ebay has repair parts for $30.85 and up.  Blue LOCKTITE THOSE BOLTS!

Do yourself a favor and get the repair manual.

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If you have power going to starter relay you have 12 volts on that post nothing on the other post, you hit the start button then get 12 volts on the post going to the starter if you still get nothing there, its either a bad relay or wiring from the switch. You can touch the two posts together with a screw driver and see if the starter turns.

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