My quad won't start

beamer · #1 (**permalink**) 01-11-2011, 04:57 PM

Hey guys I've been trying to start my bike for the past two days now and it won't start. I have a 2008 DS450X with a FMF Factory 4.1, K&N air filter, airbox lid removed and the pink wire mod done.

Anyway, I'm not to sure what's going on but everything seems to work fine, it just won't fire up. The battery is charged, i always wait for the efi system to prime itself. It is about -15* celcius here, i don't know if the cold makes a difference.

It would be greatly appreciated if you guys can help me out, I can also give more details on what the bike is doing.

Thanks!!

azirish · #2 (**permalink**) 01-11-2011, 05:10 PM

did you check all your fuses?

hcomras · #3 (**permalink**) 01-11-2011, 05:27 PM

Starter relay....callin it.

beamer · #4 (**permalink**) 01-11-2011, 05:38 PM

well the starter is working fine...were is the fuse box?

hcomras · #5 (**permalink**) 01-11-2011, 05:41 PM

there are 2. one is under the seat to the right (if your sitting on it) the other is beneath the left knee area...both are in a 3 gang box.

also, your starter might be fine, but your starter relay might be bad. is it clicking? is the engine turning over at all? does it sound weak when it turns over?

beamer · #6 (**permalink**) 01-11-2011, 05:54 PM

The engine is turning over perfectly and at a good speed, there is only clicking when the battery is dead. I'll go check the fuses now

**EDIT: I can't seem to find the fuse boxes, does anyone have a picture of their location??**

Droors92 · #7 (**permalink**) 01-11-2011, 06:29 PM

Here is a thread with the fuse pictures included. Scroll down to the 8th post.

wheres the?...

I believe they should all be 20 amp. The owners manual has a misprint, 20amp is what they should be.

beamer · #8 (**permalink**) 01-11-2011, 06:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Droors92

Here is a thread with the fuse pictures included. Scroll down to the 8th post.

wheres the?...

I believe they should all be 20 amp. The owners manual has a misprint, 20amp is what they should be.

ok i found the fuses, I checked them all and none of them were blown, i checked both fuse boxes and they were all fine

CANAMracerdad · #9 (**permalink**) 01-11-2011, 07:27 PM

Pull a spark plug , lay it against the head , turn it over see if you have spark ?
if you do , put it back in , remove the air filter , spray starting fluid in the intake , if it busts off you have a fuel / and/or mechanical issue.
how old is the gasoline? what octane was it?

beamer · #10 (**permalink**) 01-11-2011, 09:04 PM

well i took out the one of the sparkplugs and saw that it was all black and gummed up, so i'll be replacing them and i'll try out those NGK cables while i'm at it....hopefully that works !!

**EDIT: After I checked the plugs I checked the oil level and it was passed the full line, I was wondering if that would influence the starting issue?**