1998 big bear NOT A 99 (sorry) Long story short, did a ground up restoration on this quad, drove it all summer with no issues, brought it home in the late fall, figured I'd plow the drive with it, couple months later we get some measurable snow and tried it to start it and NOTHING !!, couple quick checks and i discovered no spark, checked all connections, cleaned all the grounds I could find, replaced the plug, replaced the coil, replaced the stator. Now before we go any farther let me say, I'm not good at all with electrical trouble shooting, never have been prolly never will be, it IS my # 1 weakness. I understand the very very basics and can use a basic volt meter so, if you do have any thought or ideas, PLEASE explain them stupid simple. Thanks very much in advance for any and all replys
1999 yamaha big bear 4x4 no spark
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might be some electrical trouble shooting in the downloadable manual i just posted for ya.........
http://www.blasterforum.com/threads/1987-1997-yamaha-big-bear-yfm-350-service-manual.58844/
http://www.blasterforum.com/threads/1987-1997-yamaha-big-bear-yfm-350-service-manual.58844/
btw, have you checked all the fuses, usually located near the battery/under the seat on most 4 strokes
I have, however, on monday (going fishing this weekend) I'm going to start from square one, so they'll get re checked. good thinking though, thanks
does the headlight run off the battery? and neutral light?.I bought a 400ex that i had to clean the battery cables and connections to get the thing to start,and yes there is fuses right in that area
sorry, no fish porn. the rivers in NW michigan are at or above flood stage, we decided to clean up around the house, chop some firewood, do some scouting for next weeks turkey opener.
yes lights do run off the battery, I'll try cleaning the battery cabels.. Thank youdoes the headlight run off the battery? and neutral light?.I bought a 400ex that i had to clean the battery cables and connections to get the thing to start,and yes there is fuses right in that area
nope, no pull startyeah i just realized i think it has a pull start to right ? my bad,cant hurt i guess
ok yeah try charging your battery or jump it or summin to see if you can get headlight on and neutral light,.If the headlight wont work or neutral light then go from there i guess lol
