2018 Arctic cat Alterra 500 won’t start!!! Easy fix!

[@Thedoors432]

I dunno if other ppl would be interested but I would love a breakdown on that multimeter. I never can understand what switch to put it on to check something electrical. Just a thought from a viewer.

[@rockspowersports]

I could certainly do a little better explaining what I’m doing with the multimeter next time.

[@michi_danksta]

Read the manual

[@Thedoors432]

@@michi_danksta I guess I could read the manual on trouble shooting a 2018 arctic cat 500 that won’t start, but I would rather watch Rockspowersports, douche.

[@Datsun280zeeee]

if only there were a youtube video you could search....

[@Thedoors432]

@@Datsun280zeeee it’s no different than if you had a favorite high school teacher or college professor, he’s looked at as an instructor. Its merely a suggestion

[@Skyfloats72]

I was a Kymco ATV dealer, they are fair machines, very voltage sensitive. But that said the customers did like them and we have very few fail mechanically. Regular servicing was for sure the key to keeping them going. Obviously at the price pot in you can’t expect Honda quality, but of all the cheaper brands, it’s one of the better ones I have to say. Also parts availability was superb, and not expensive. Me and some friends tested them very hard over a few summers, and can confirm they will take a lot of bashing on. Great videos ❤

[@Williamxmr]

The first quad i ever bought was a 250 arctic cat 2wd. It was actually a beast and plowed great. Around 2001

[@rockspowersports]

My cousin had the 4x4 250 and that thing was a beast for sure.

[@mikewatkins4512]

Did an engine rebuild on a 08 can am 800 v twin. Turns out that’s a cf moto engine. Bright side, parts are dirt cheap for that. Crankshaft looked like it was made on a dirt floor in India. It went together and hasn’t broke 👍

[@Videocipher]

Kymco actually make pretty good engines...I've had a few with no issues...I think the 600 in the new Mud Pros are an all Arctic cat built engine

[@rockspowersports]

The wildcat trail and sport with the kymco 700 twin seem to be a pretty stout engine. And yes I believe you’re right, I haven’t had the chance to try out the new 600 cat engine.

[@bradarcher3863]

Thanks for the content and always explaining what your doing and why. That’s what I love about your content we always learn something, thanks man.

[@Canadianoutlaw357]

If you disconnect that fuel line Would it still try to build pressure?Or would it stop

[@Kingsoupturbo]

That is pretty unusual, like that other guy said, dead spot on the pump, if it goes again new pump of course, might last for years though! I had a 05 AC 500 suzuki engine 5 speed, the chassis\steering was pretty heavy but the motor was great! I think 05/06 was the Suzuki 700 then 07 was the H1 and H2 in the Tcat. I hate it when a ATV maker sells a "500" and it only has 443cc, come oooooon. (Polaris 800 = 760, Tcat 1000 = 951) At least Can Am never lies! I took the diff apart on the Cat 500 after blowing it up on a jump, the diff lock was just a cable that squeezed the clutch pack, it was iffy on giving me full lock, my friends Polaris 800 though gets full lock all the time (same as my aged 94 400L) Important in deep snow. Would be cool if you get the trail cleared out to take the Alterra on a test run.

[@markcollins5026]

Man, nice maybe put some dielectric grease on that plug connector!

[@christophernoe5367]

Arctic cats are so close to being the best, but they just seem to fall flat in silly areas that hold them back. I’ve owned a 2014 Wildcat 1000x and 2018 Wildcat sport 700. In their own dssigned use cases, they were AWESOME! They just had really goofy typical issues that kept them from being amazing long term. I learned my lesson on parts and resale value and I’ll never buy another one again.

[@nickb1515]

Just found your channel and love your vids, I was also wondering if you have any atv’s for sale looking for one to use around the house a little bit and for some ice fishing, thank you and keep up the good work

[@adrienfortin4411]

I enjoyed the video as always

[@ryanhomer8558]

Wow looks like a decent amount of snow already , if I remember right youre just west of colebrook nh

[@rockspowersports]

We got a decent amount so far. And yes I’m in island pond Vt. Which is about 45 minutes west of Colebrook nh

[@ryanyoung3539]

NEW VIDEOS NICE. KEEP EM COMING MY GUY

[@toddscout5014]

Sometimes those pins can have no corrosion and not make good contact even though the plug looks fine. Seems when you took the connector apart and then put it back together it was enough to make good contact again. Just an idea. I had this problem on an ignition connector on a 97 fatboy and it was one loose pin that was messing up the game. Simply squeezed the female receiver with pliers to make a tighter connection, and it worked fine for the next 24 years.

[@giants7847]

Rock, Maybe you can help me out. I have a 2005 Suzuki King Quad 700 that looks literally brand new with 377 miles and 70 hours. I know couldn't believe it, the guy didn't use it much and kept it in a storage container. So anyway went on a nice trail ride on Sunday with some friends and after about 3 hours of no problems just riding it just stopped on its own like you cut the key off. It would crank and could here the fuel pump come on but no run, had to get pulled in on my first trip. Got it back home and got a code of c24 which says ( ignition signal ignition coil ). Put a new plug in it and still no luck. I guess it's just hard to believe with that low of hours/miles something like that is bad already. I mean 0 % mud anywhere underneath ,motor spotless, exhaust nothing burned on like a stain or nothing. Any experience on these quads?

[@American_Creed]

Can you please do a video on Yamaha Kodiak 400 shift system. Preferably early 2000 atvs

[@Jonathan_From_TT]

Hey rock have a great night thanks for the video

[@adrienfortin4411]

Ive got a 07 500 needs a ecu. Been a great bike its hole hard life

[@jonathanwertz1491]

I got a Polaris 400 2 stroke from 99 its pretty quick its my first 4by 4 atv before that bad Suzuki Ozark 250 snd canned ham 250 snd an 04 crf 250 r bike love toys

[@kody_25]

when or if do you plan on fixing the f-150? id be interested in that series sprinkled in tho i do understand that's a big job.

[@Jon-l3d]

I appreciate your knowledge of these machines, but it’s amazing how KZbin has created so many one handed mechanics……makes me crazy

[@Stuckin330]

Fuel pump may have been froze . Coulda been lil moisture in the gas and cousing it to freeze up maybe . I’d drain the fuel an check it out

[@jamestinnel664]

What's your thoughts on the Arctic cat four wheelers are they good reliable long-term

[@rockspowersports]

I don’t have much first hand experience with the new cats but the older ones held up pretty well.

[@BarneyBryant-f1q]

A curious problem it may very well be low voltage on the battery thanks for the video😊

[@BarneyBryant-f1q]

I have a 2016 Alterra 550 seems to be a quality machine very smooth and reliable not the fastest but reliable.

[@Kawa2021]

Alterra 500 is Made by Kymco for textron.

[@matthewhansen5008]

Haven't paid much attention to Arctic Cats is the last few years. I knew the wild cat XX has a 3 cylinder Yamaha engine that's supposed to be nice. With that being said i didn't know they were outsourcing their engines like that. That made a big deal of building their own 650 H1 back in like 2005 and i figured that would be the start of supplyiy their own engines. Guess not.

[@jsvallee567]

my 2018 can am outlander ad the same kind of issue battery went slightly on the lower side and it was throwing a tps code and falling onto limp mode .. but other than that it was starting and running just fine just ad to plug that battery on the charger few hours never ad this issue again and its been 2 years !

[@rockspowersports]

Nice easy fix! Crazy what a slight drop in voltage can do.

[@jsvallee567]

​@@rockspowersports yep realy haha !

[@bigjay6743]

My 2021 AtV I've had a ton of problems with it. Now my 2002 Carbureted simple piece of junk I've had no problems at all except for basic maintenance.

[@TailgateGarage]

Wild how its a new kymco engine but it still ticks n clutch knocks like the older cats 😂

[@thomasbarnett6023]

My 2010 Arctic Cat f8 snow sled, has the suzuki 800cc with 10,xxx miles on it

[@markbuck9299]

Weird !! Hopefully it stays running

[@rzl07375]

Sane machine that you can buy new today just relabeled Alterra 450, Tracker 450, and its newest variant the BruteForce 450. Pretty stout engines for it's class.

[@andrewbaum5698]

And now an Argo 500 with the same 443 engine.

[@rzl07375]

@andrewbaum5698 Oh yup, forgot about the Argo, which comes with a winch I think.

[@sammyhudsonluvsjesus]

Where is the diesels? I got a super custom diesel ive got videos of it on my channel if you want to see?

[@ChrisSimonson-c7p]

Driven clutch has a recall. Overheats clutch and blows belts until it's replaced.

[@willssmallenginerepairllc5060]

New England?

[@classicxl]

Island pond vermont

[@willssmallenginerepairllc5060]

@classicxl figured you were in New England with all of the snow. Southeast Connecticut here

[@jeremyfre9761]

Fuel pump could have a dead spot. I cannot see it being that picky at 12 volts. It is not a can am. You could try running say 11.5 volts to the pump see if it doesn’t work. I would think it would be back soon with a crank no start condition.

[@rockspowersports]

Possibly, I’m going to try it out a bit more tomorrow. The owner only lives about 5 miles from me so it’s not a huge deal if something does come up.

[@jeremyfre9761]

@ at least they are close. if it comes back make sure to post the COMEBACK!

[@robertdavis4184]

My experience that a battery can show 12. volts but could have s dead cell in it

[@bigjay6743]

Well is either gonna need either a new fuel pump or a new battery. It had over 12 V that should be enough for the fuel pump I think the fuel pump was sticking

[@markcargill1185]

Very possible to have voltage without amperage.

[@barrybroderick5103]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@GarageWorx]

Its a runner.

[@matto9300]

I'm thinking it was the battery I have the same issue on one of my 4wheelers

[@richardjames3063]

While i was watching, thought i saw a flash like spark jumping

[@rickdubreuil3190]

443cc kymco? Wouldn't that be considered a 450cc and not a 500. 🤷‍♂️ It just makes more sense to me. I 0wn a 2009 arctic cat 366 kymco and a 2008 arctic cat 700 EFI

[@rockspowersports]

You would think so but they call it a 500.

[@jackearnest6895]

Rock that fuel pump motor might have a bad spot in it if it does it again try tapping the lid with a screw driver handle.

[@johnnugent6516]

Arkansas Waven

[@M6llumees69]

Hah, i thought for sure that when it has enough energy to crank over, the fuel pump should always work.

[@UpInSmoke54]

I wouldn't touch an Arctic Cat with a 10-foot pole, I think there is a better option.

[@racer65069]

I think you can do better video if you work on machine with yours 2 hands

[@UpInSmoke54]

Arctic Cat is dying!

[@roastingpeanuts]

There chinese atvs and they suck

[@Videocipher]

Incorrect