I’ve noticed different year machines have different set ups. You should have a temp switch somewhere. If not on the radiator, it could be on the engine, unless yours is controlled by the computer since it is an efi machine.

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2009 Sportsman 500HO

When I jumped the temperature switch, the fan didn’t work so I assumed there was a problem somewhere else. After I replaced the breaker, I jumped the switch again and the fan worked so I know the relay and the rest of the circuit is working properly. In the following video I ran the engine and waited for the fan to kick on and off so I know the switch is working properly. These machines change from year to year so your components may be a little different. I hope this helps and good luck!

Only if the engine is at or above normal operating temperature

If you are riding at a speed high enough to get sufficient air flow through the radiator it probably will not come on. At slow speeds or idling without moving it should come on when the engine reaches the upper end of the normal operating temperature. It should run for about 5-10 minutes and then shut off. Keep an eye out for a “HOT” message on the digital readout. The fan should kick on before you get to that point. If it doesn’t, you have a problem with the fan or fan circuit. I have another video on this where you can see the fan kick on and off while idling to get an idea of the timing of the fan.

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I’m not sure. I haven’t taken my fan apart. Sorry

Thank you very much! Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you too!

Check all other connections including fuses and grounds. Dirt and corrosion could cause resistance. My speedometer wasn’t working because the fuse connection was dirty, even though the fuse was good. After that, start checking for continuity at different points in the circuit. You may need a wiring diagram for that. You should be able to find one online. I’m assuming you’re bypassing the temperature switch when you’re getting the 7.5 volt reading? You can test the switch for continuity too when the temperature is high enough for the fan to run. I hope this helps.

@@suttonmotorsportsgarage5301 I'm a little embarrassed. At some point I clamped my multi-meter ground to the bolt on top of the front shock. Turns out, that's not a good ground with all the rubber isolation going to that member. When I used a good ground, and buy passed the temp sensor I am now getting 12V to the fan. I suspect my temp switch was bad. Now about the only thing I haven't replaced is the temp sensor that screws into the the side of the engine. Can you explain how to test that component? For example, if I unplug that alone will it drive the fan to spin? Or is that sensor only for the hot temp alarm on the gauge? Thank!

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Was it hard wired because the sensor was bad?

@@suttonmotorsportsgarage5301 that's a good question. I will be testing the sensor next. Dropping it in a pot of hot water and testing resistance. I ended up with this 2002 Sportsman 700 on trade I tore down built it back up going to sell it. No history on it. It will look nice when I'm finished but even then with rebuilt OEM carburetor, new bushings, rubber odds-and-ends new rear drive shaft and axles. New tie rod ends. A bunch of odds and ends it still we'll have a pretty low resale value. But I got basically just thrown in with the trade. Radiator flushed new fuel pump diaphragm fuel filter fluids changed a bunch of little odds and ends even the seat will have a new foam and be covered professionally by me. I did all the work myself so not too bad pretty fun

Mine was pretty much the same. I have a few things left to address, but it runs good now. I think I’ll keep it though. It’s fun to ride and it’s useful around the yard too.

Thank you! I’m not exactly sure what I’m doing either, but one way or another this truck will be roadworthy again!

It was done well, I just don’t know what to think of it.

No, but I felt like there were some deals. I have three projects right now so something has to go before anything else comes in. Prices seemed to be down from the last couple of years.

Thank you for hitting on my GP. I did end up selling it for 31,000. I thought it was a little lite. But it was time. I owned it for 51 years .

It’s a beautiful car! There comes a time to let go though. I sold my 78 Trans Am at the auction a few years ago. I miss it sometimes, but it was time to move on.

Welcome aboard! There are lot more videos coming up soon!

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That is a nice truck!

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I’m not familiar with that year. I did a little searching around and a lot of people have the same problem. Someone said there is a fuse box under the seat near the battery. Someone else said they don’t have fuses. They have in line breakers. Did you locate the breaker that went bad on mine and test it?

The breaker is in a plastic pouch tied up to the wire loom top left under the front cover. Cut the bag open and replace the breaker with a BR20 from any auto parts store

@@MrBeats_6000 I will check that, honestly its been parked and not used for months now I had given up until I can take it in for repair. But thank you I will check that

I never really considered that.

Other than a possible draw on the battery/ charging system and wearing out a fan now and then. Some people carry a jumper wire in case of a bad switch so it’s at least a good temporary fix.

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It seems that the older machines don’t have fuses. Mine is a 2009. From what I could find, there are a couple of circuit breakers in a waterproof pouch in the wiring harness and a fusible link which I believe is coming off the positive side of the battery. I hope this helps you out.

The fan works fine, but it’s kind of loud. I was thinking of replacing it thinking that the bearing may be going bad.

It sounds like you may have a wiring issue. I found a repair manual online with a schematic diagram. You’ll have to start checking circuits including wires, connections and components. Good luck and let me know what you find.

This is a very good video and should have many more views and likes. I have this problem on a 2004 trail boss 330 except when I bypass the thermostat sensor, the fan does not come on. The fan comes on when directly connected to the battery. However, the wires from the fan run through the ECM . The fan actually worked correctly before the Stator went out. I replaced the Stator and the atv started right up, however the fan no longer comes on. I wonder if the ECM went bad when the Stator went bad?or do you know of any fuses that would blow before it affected the ECM? I cannot find any , though I found something by the seat in a plastic sealed pouch. It does not look exactly like yours but it looks like it could have fuses in it. Thanks for any advice. Could I just run the fan from the battery and bypass the ECM? Or would that be a problem to run the fan full time?

@@edenmenastrees7226 Another video asked the same question about bypassing the thermal sensor and just running the fan direct and the guy said he would not recommend as it would drawn down the battery. I have a 2004 polaris magnum 4x4 and previous owner wired the fan direct, probably because the temp sensor went bad, resulting in the fan not working. Anyway, he wired the fan direct so when you turn on the key, the fan constantly runs and because of that, the battery on mine would draw down quickly. I am in process of testing the old temp sensor in the machine, and then would buy a new one, if the old one is bad. I'm assuming it's bad....

The fan kicking on about every 10 minutes or so sounds normal with the machine idling. Are you sure your engine is actually getting hot? Be sure your coolant level is full so the temperature switch in the radiator is working properly. You can get an infrared thermometer cheap at Harbor Freight or Amazon to check the engine and radiator temperature. Also check all electrical connections including fuses. Corrosion and dirt are common on these machines so take apart all connections to be sure they’re clean and add dielectric grease. Pull the fuses and check them too. My speedometer wasn’t working and it turned out to be corrosion on the fuse. I tested it with a test light with the fuse in place and it checked out fine but the connection was bad.

We rode through Tellico! We had dinner there one night. The riding is so good throughout the whole area. We had a great time and will probably be back again next year.

Thank you very much! I’m glad you enjoyed it.

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So many to choose from. It’s a great show if you ever get a chance to go. Thanks for watching!

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I’m sorry, I don’t, but thanks for watching.

There are still a lot of antique and classic cars out there. It will be a long time before gas and oil will not be available at all. Car enthusiasts will adapt to whatever the future brings. That’s part of what the hobby is all about. So many classic cars have newer drivetrains because they are more reliable, more efficient and more available than original equipment. It will be a long time before electric is the only option and at that point you may see classic cars running on old Tesla motors from a junkyard. Thanks for watching.

@@suttonmotorsportsgarage5301 I never considered those Tesla rigs setting in a wrecking yard but makes perfect sense

That sounds like a beautiful car! Especially being in the same family it’s whole life. It would be worth more with a hemi, but they are very rare. Even at big car shows, you’re lucky if you see one. Thanks for watching!

Thank you. I tend to focus on muscle cars and trucks, but there were a lot of other cars there too! It was a great show with a good sized swap meet. Thanks for watching!

These were cars on the street so the information isn’t available. I know some of them, but I would be guessing on others.

I’m glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for watching.

There is definitely traffic, but overall I thought the crowd was pretty respectful. An event that size will have some trouble, but I didn’t see any myself. It’s the biggest car show I’ve ever been to and I can’t think of another location that could host it as well as Pigeon Forge.

The show is great! I didn’t even show the amount of vendors either. It was my first time going and I was blown away!

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I’m glad you did! Thanks for watching.

There are so many cars! Both sides of the street are lined with cars for well over a mile!

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So many great cars! Thanks for watching.

Thank you for watching. I’m glad you enjoyed it!

It was very nice. There were so many great cars! I tried to get as many as possible. Thanks for watching.

It got a lot of attention from the crowd. People loved it!

I liked that it was a LeMans and not a GTO clone. I wouldn’t have known the difference between the tail lights. Thanks and thank you for watching.

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed them!

I’m glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for watching.

Thank you! I try to get a good variety of cars and trucks and show as much info about them as I can. There are so many to choose from! Thanks for watching!