[yellowjeep64]

I have a 1997 foreman 400 that will not turn over and has no indicator lights (neutral or revere) and head lights will not work. I have 12 V reading on the new battery. You can jump the solenoid switch and it will turn the motor over but has no spark on the plug. I'm thinking that it is the key switch? Any help will be GREATLY appreciated.

 

[hobbz]

you should have closer to 14 volts on the battery. if you have a jump box or a spare battery try jump starting it.

 

[toodeep]

Did you check the fuses?

 

[yellowjeep64]

I checked all the fuses. Tried the jumper box. I can cross over the solenoid and make the motor turn over? It's not the power supply. Since I have NO lights at all...I'm leaning toward the key switch?

 

[whoreman]

mine had the same problem last week. i moved my winch ground and it worked fine, it was weird though it just did it out of no where....i don't know if this will be any help. hope so.

 

[dirty4man]

I'm with toodeep on the fuses. There is a main 30amp fuse in a black rubber boot behind the fuse block, this fuse is know for causing problems. this fuse is what sends fire to the key switch.

 

[whoreman]

try disconnecting your battery then plugging it up again. mine's a 97 400 as well and it did EXACTLY what you're mentioning. if it's a fuse, then one of mine must be whack somewhere, but she works fine now...

 

[yellowjeep64]

Problem Solved! I traced the wiring back from the key switch to a corroded donnector. I'm not sure what the part is called but it is in the Battery Relay Wiring. It is round and next to the fuse box on the foot break side. Added some fresh fuel and it cranked up using the starter and all the lights work.

Thanks to all that posted. Hope someone else can use the information.

 

[crazy]

barrery or not

I have a 2000 400 Forman lights (neutral, oil) will not come on unless you turn headlight switch on. will not crank. 12 volt at battery and will start if jumped. speedometer goes crazy when running and only have 5 volts at battery. ran for 15 minutes and seemed to run fine but shut off same problem. what could be the cause?

 

[Daddy Lion]

i have a trx 500, 2013 model. during operation the enginne boils down, got me wondering wat could cause it to looses power?

 

[Tony Isaac]

Did you check the fuses?

I have a 2000 Honda 400 Forman that I have replaced the key switch, solenoid switch and new battery and still nothing when I turn the key. No lights or anything

 

[Pipercub]

You guys are adding on to a 12 year old thread! Start a new thread if you want some help...

 

[royamcpeeksjr893]

i have a 2005 honda rebel cmx 250 just put on new wireing harness new key switch still no power to the key switch no lights but i can cross it over and it will start everytime help me please

 

[Jasonbah]

Hi guys workin on a 01 foreman 450 u turn the key the reverse light flashes for a second and shuts off no dash power no elec start it will run when u pull start it the electric shifting seems to work still running or not good voltage checked every connection put dialectric grease in it if u jump the starter solenoid ot will start thr bike also no lights work im stumped 2 days wrenching and have got nowhere and ideas ?

 

[Jasonbah]

I have also checked all grounds jumped the ignition to eliminate that there is power going to the display unit as well i switched out starter solenoid no difference im stumped !