2014 Polaris Ranger not priming

[Smawgunner2]

Well I finally got stranded in my nearly 10 year old side by side. It’s a 400 (carbed). was cruising along, started to sputter then died. 100% of the time when I turn the key on, I hear the fuel pump prime. This time nothing. Got lights, tries to crank strong, newer battery always kept on a charger. Before I rush out and buy a new fuel pump, anything else you can think of to check first? I don’t know much about this machine, it’s always been maintenance free.

 

[jagermeister]

Well I finally got stranded in my nearly 10 year old side by side. It’s a 400 (carbed). was cruising along, started to sputter then died. 100% of the time when I turn the key on, I hear the fuel pump prime. This time nothing. Got lights, tries to crank strong, newer battery always kept on a charger. Before I rush out and buy a new fuel pump, anything else you can think of to check first? I don’t know much about this machine, it’s always been maintenance free.

I’m not sure if this applies to a 2014 or not, but I do know that older models have a fuel pump control module that is notorious for going out… and it’s often nearly impossible to find a replacement part. I don’t have a picture of one but if I remember correctly it is located under the hood, near the dash/windshield. Trace wiring back from the fuel pump to find it. Once you locate it, run a jumper wire to bypass it and send power directly to the fuel pump. If you hear it start humming, therein lies your problem. Instead of searching for a replacement module, you can simply install a switch to cut power on/off to the fuel pump. Turn the switch ON to run the machine, turn it OFF when you don’t. That’s one option, potentially.

 

["J"]

You can check power at the pump, if it has 12v then it’s the pump, if it doesn’t then like Jim said, bad module.

 

[hickslawns]

I was going to suggest similar. Checking voltage at fuel pump. Maybe check the ground if it has one there. Jager's info is way more knowledgeable than mine. One of the great things about this place. Always someone with solid input.

 

[giles]

 

[Big Weff]

My first guess would be as every one else has already suggested. Secondly I’m pretty sure the rectifier is pretty synonymous for failing in the Polaris units. It’s also New Year’s Eve and my suggestion probably isn’t worth much . Good luck!

 

[Smawgunner2]

So if I run a direct wire from the battery to the fuel pump, will I burn the pump up? How does the prime work…it only primes for about 4 seconds when you turn the ignition on. If I put the power to it constantly, isn’t that priming it until I take off the power? I guess I don’t know the difference between priming and running the pump full time.

 

[Smawgunner2]

And do the carbed motors have the fuel module?

 

[hickslawns]

So if I run a direct wire from the battery to the fuel pump, will I burn the pump up? How does the prime work…it only primes for about 4 seconds when you turn the ignition on. If I put the power to it constantly, isn’t that priming it until I take off the power? I guess I don’t know the difference between priming and running the pump full time.

I think you will know right away. Run a direct wire. If fuel pump is good you will hear it instantly. Then you know it is working. Rules out the fuel pump. Tells you whatever is supposed to tell the fuel pump to turn on is not telling it to turn on.

 

[giles]

Check the fuses yet? Could be that simple.

 

[giles]

Thinking more about it, it is probably a relay. Look up a wiring diagram for your year and model. Chase down where the power is stopping. Could easily be a mouse chewed wire or a simple fuse or relay. Need to do some simple processes to figure out what it isn't.

 

[Smawgunner2]

Update:

Update: Since I wasn’t getting any prime out of the pump,the first thought was to look for a fuse or relay marked fuel, pump, ignition….something like that. Since nothing matched on the panel, I went right to testing the battery, fuel pump, silenoid etc. All checked out. I returned with a new relay the Polaris dealer in Athens gave me for free (shout out to them). But that wasn’t the culprit. Ready for this…..I pulled the fuses and the one marked chassis was blown . WTF is “chassis”? The rule of “check the obvious first” was not followed here.

 

[OhioWhiteTails]

Well at least you know now.

Good call, Dave.

 

[giles]

At least it was an inexpensive fix. Now find the wire that is grounding out on the chassis and get it fixed.

 

["J"]

Other than a little aggravation, it didn’t cost you a lot and you learned something. Glad it got figured out for ya.
The only downside? Now Dave’s be proven he’s got a clue in 2024!

 

[giles]

With all due, and I do mean, all due respect...

 

[Jackalope]

Now find the wire that is grounding out on the chassis and get it fixed

Or just throw a box of 20A in the glove box and call it good.

 

[Smawgunner2]

Or just throw a box of 20A in the glove box and call it good.

This^

 

[giles]

Or just throw a box of 20A in the glove box and call it good.

Might as well just wrap foil on one and be done. See what melts first.

 

[Jackalope]

Might as well just wrap foil on one and be done. See what melts first.

I mean... That would find the short pretty quick. Hows your insurance @Smawgunner2