ignition coil or stator?

  • phishingruven
    tip of the mitten
    Posts: 412
    January 31, 2025 at 10:22 pm #2314339

    sled was running fine. put it in the barn. went out a few hours later for another ride. wouldn’t start.
    There is no spark from the spark plug.

    what is the more likely cause? ignition coil or stator?

    Bearcat89
    North branch, mn
    Posts: 21939
    February 1, 2025 at 5:07 am #2314350

    Most likely a stator or kill switch issue

    phishingruven
    tip of the mitten
    Posts: 412
    February 1, 2025 at 8:31 am #2314369

    kill switch is fine

    was hoping it was not the stator 2000 polaris 500 classic parts are hard to find.

    fishingstar
    central mn / starlake
    Posts: 480
    February 1, 2025 at 8:40 am #2314372

    If you have a multi meter it’s a simple test. You can perform a basic continuity test on the stator wires to check for any open circuits, by setting your multimeter to ohms and measuring the resistance between each pair of wires.

    phishingruven
    tip of the mitten
    Posts: 412
    February 1, 2025 at 9:02 am #2314383

    ooooo thanks. was just coming to ask if there was a way to test either one. to test the stator with the multi meter, do i need to try and start the machine?
    is there a way to test the coil?

    fishingstar
    central mn / starlake
    Posts: 480
    February 1, 2025 at 9:08 am #2314386

    the ohm reading is a resistance reading. test the same color wires. you will be looking for open or broken wires

    phishingruven
    tip of the mitten
    Posts: 412
    February 1, 2025 at 9:09 am #2314387

    watching youtube now. lol

    TheFamousGrouse
    St. Paul, MN
    Posts: 12242
    February 2, 2025 at 1:05 pm #2314659

    Check the throttle safety switch. These always are a major suspect with no spark situations.

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