2017 Polaris Slingshot Optima Battery Tray Installation

[@azizeafolabi363]

Hi sam I’m having a problem with my slingshot, it was parked for a month then I came back it won’t start. I jumped start it left it on for almost an hour, turned it of and it won’t come back on unless I jump start it again. I don’t know if the battery is damaged. Please help me thank you

[@samowens44]

Hi Azize, sorry to hear about your problem. Here is what I suggest. With a volt meter or a voltage indicator inserted in the power port. If in the glove box you must have the key on to read the voltage. voltage should be 12.6 volts for a fully charged battery. If the voltage is in the 10 volts range, you will not be able to start. Once you jump start it, check the voltage with it running. Charging voltage should be 13.6 volts. If you drive for an hour or so, it should charge the battery properly to start. If these conditions are not met, you need a new battery. A Slingshot battery will get around 3 years of service. Good luck. Auto stores have voltage monitor devices for $12 that plug into the power outlets. A cheap volt meter will run around $15.

[@samowens44]

Azize, do not stick volt meter probes into the power port, only a voltage monitor. volt meter lead should be placed across the positive battery terminal and negative.

[@arliebuckner7883]

Sam I replaced my battery and now the engine warning light is on when I start the engine. Any solutions ? Light was not on previously . Thanks 2017 sl model

[@samowens44]

Arlie, i think you are referring to your yellow engine check light. There should be a Diagnostic Code that will indicate the type of problem. You will need to go to owners manual to find out how to retrieve the code. Go to to our forum, Slingshotforums.com if you are a member post a question as to what does the code mean. Someone will be able to tell you. Your dealer can also tell you. Here is a link to my video to show how to get the Diagnostic code from the engine check light condition. Here is a post of someone having your same problem on Slingshotforums. www.slingshotforums.com/threads/2016-sl-battery-died-replaced-batter-and-now-check-engine-is-on.166049/#post-846145

[@arliebuckner7883]

Sam Owens thanks Sam for the help I moved the slingshot this morning and light didn’t come on , maybe had to rest after battery change ?

[@samowens44]

@@arliebuckner7883 That appears to be the thing with changing battery. Most say comes in then goes off after a short period. Glad all is working for you now.

[@Hahsnjs]

Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@DJROBONE1]

good video may i ask where can i get that battery box ?

[@samowens44]

@DJROBNEY, I got mine from slingshotonly.com/ Thanks for your comment.

[@jspell3539]

Love your video Sam, Just curious as to why you didnt actually use the replacement battery? Kind of confusing for me after watching so many of your other videos? Just asking?

[@samowens44]

Jspell I did this video for Twist Dynamics to show installation of the battery tray, they did not send the battery. Thanks for watching my video.

[@msgtkevinpatnode5649]

THe Optima battery you call for is the wrong one. looking at the battery the negative terminal should be on the left and positive should be on the right.

[@samowens44]

I have not seen the battery as I was given the numbers for the correct battery that Slingshot Only installs. I will have to look at this. Thanks for alerting me, no one else has said anything about this.

[@samowens44]

MSgtKevin Patnode, I looked that the Battery and saw a video of the battery back view. The battery can be turned around and should work. The main thing is that most of the Optima Batteries are too big in physical size for the Slingshot. The tray ans strap have measurements that can not be exceeded. Slingshot Only has told me this is the Battery they use. I do appreciate you pointing out the issues with the terminals. It is important.

[@msgtkevinpatnode5649]

@@samowens44 Nope it wont work, go ahead and try it and see what happens...