Problems with my Kodiak

[Muzzlegirl]

I have been starting my Kodiak all winter to make sure the battery was charging. I took it out on a ride last week 7 parked it. Went out today to go for a ride & when I tried to start it it made a buzzing noise when I pushed the starter button. It was in neutral & I put it in park & still no luck. I then put it back in neutral & it started. I turned it off & tried to start it again & it made the buzzing noise. It won't start now. The buzzing noise is coming from the left side off the atv on the back end. That is when I was sitting on it. Any help would be appreciated.

I have taken my seat off & believe my problem is the starter solenoid. It has a 30 amp fuse & a spare fuse with it. The fuses look good. I also checked the starter fuse & it seems to be good. Any help please. Would like to ride tomorrow. Thanks

Edited May 2, 2014 by Muzzlegirl

[oxidized_black]

with a sxrewdriver, try crossing the two posts with it, it will spark, but if it turns over, it is the solenoid. you could try to clean the connections there with sandpaper and add some dielectric grease to keep the connection clean, or vaseline (petroleum based)

[raykinney]

I have been starting my Kodiak all winter to make sure the battery was charging. I took it out on a ride last week 7 parked it. Went out today to go for a ride & when I tried to start it it made a buzzing noise when I pushed the starter button. It was in neutral & I put it in park & still no luck. I then put it back in neutral & it started. I turned it off & tried to start it again & it made the buzzing noise. It won't start now. The buzzing noise is coming from the left side off the atv on the back end. That is when I was sitting on it. Any help would be appreciated.

I have taken my seat off & believe my problem is the starter solenoid. It has a 30 amp fuse & a spare fuse with it. The fuses look good. I also checked the starter fuse & it seems to be good. Any help please. Would like to ride tomorrow. Thanks

I have the same issue.....have you found your problem??

[gears]

Check your battery voltage - keep your volt meter on the battery when you hit the starter button. Drop of 2+ volts without the engine turning over and you've got a dead cell. Try jiggling your connections at the battery, corrosion there at a tight connection will keep it from starting and cause the solenoid to buzz.