ATV Starter Issues, Diagnose and Repair a Not Cranking China ATV!

[@luckyscratches787]

4years ago posted and still today I learned some for you. Thank you so much!!! My project bike will probably be complete because of you!!! Hope you have a wonderful amazing life.

[@EdgarGomez-x3h]

Thank you teacher I got my running 😎💯. December 15,2024 ,12:08pm ✅

[@IvanGutsulyak]

OMG ypu saved me so much time. Thank you, thank you, thank you. My issue was with brake handle. Busically i bypass it with simple unplug and stick piece of wire and it starts. Thank you❤❤❤❤

[@dalemorgenthaler7280]

Thank you! Very good knowledge on the Chinese quads! Great electrical help!

[@bojahnoali]

As usual you are Genius،،thanks for every thing you try to teach it for us

[@John-u6g]

I no that you're video is old now so am I thanks for the help brother 👍

[@santiagopatino8477]

This video helped a lot but I was just wondering where I could order a ralay hoping you could help with that

[@HarveySpooner]

Hey Santiago!!! My home base is in the USA... We have Amazon, eBay, and honestly, one can use a started solenoid from a truck, tractor or motorcycle, new or used.... I hope this helps,,, Thanks for Ur kind words, watching, asking a question, and commenting!!!

[@ryanhagen6657]

You are the man! Thanks for the help! Fixed me right up.

[@vadymsalyuk8159]

Thank you very much for your video. It helped me a lot in fixing my quad.

[@AidenMcCrae]

Thank you so much I think this solved all my problems!

[@LilQSlice]

On the last couple of chinese quad rescues ive done, i end up clipping out most of the harness, and just start making the connections from the stator to the cdi, then to the coil, kill switch, and then seperate wires to the starter relay. Crimp everything up, heatshrink. Go ride the quad and do some tuning.

[@TheJoshBucklew]

Have you made any videos of this?

[@LilQSlice]

@@TheJoshBucklew I haven't yet, but i will on the next one. Pretty much like Harvey says, making the CDI happy is the goal. I always start by connecting the stator and cdi, dont worry about the yellow and white wires until later, all you need is the 3 other wires, ground, ignition timing and ac power. Then run your black and white from the cdi to your kill switch, switch to ground. Then ignition wire to ignition coil, other coil connection to ground. I try to consolidate my grounds. Grab a spare spark plug and check for spark. Arc across the starter solenoid, the machine should fire off, given an ok carb.

[@TheJoshBucklew]

@@LilQSlice thank you! I got mine started a few weeks ago, but I put the throttle tube thing (you can tell I know what I’m talking about 😅) in backwards, so when it fired up, it was full throttle. Anyways, my starter wire and my spark wire melted to the exhaust and shorter. I replaced every electrical component, plus starter and stator, then wiring harness. No start. So I replaced the carb once more. Still no start. I am wondering if the compression is off, like he shows in the video here.

[@LilQSlice]

@@TheJoshBucklew Are you getting spark? If not, disconnect the kill switch wire from the cdi by pulling out the pin from the connector. Plug in a spare spark plug and crank the engine while touching it to the frame. If it ran before the electrical snafu, the compression will be the same. If it sparks with no kill switch, then you might have a bad safety switch somewhere that is connecting to ground.

[@TheJoshBucklew]

@@LilQSlice alright, so I disconnected the safety switch from the CDI and got spark off the plug onto the frame. How should I start looking for grounds on the other wires if I don’t have a volt meter?

[@LG_CAT_SUS]

You’re the best Harvey!

[@GoldChasers]

The brake lever got me!!haha thanks

[@fredrickburns7360]

Thanks guy seen two of these at trash dumpster took them home and just to see if I could fix them and I did great job Harvey now I am on business selling old one s thank dude

[@esteslandscaping6947]

Just the video I was looking for!! Thanks!!

[@dannymateo1796]

great video.but i had to replace the wiring harness and i made a mistake i Hooked the Battery up Backwards and now the starter works but no spark.What did i fry out any idea ?

[@omarantunez7050]

Did you find out?

[@W96NZ]

What color wires went to the micro switch? if you can remember

[@theschmerbs435]

Mine was dead figured out when I jump the relay like you did it starts and runs fine what’s the problem before I buy the part..? Relay?

[@MustangJ803]

I’m having the same issues,did you fix it ?

[@yosayogi539]

You were a big help brother. Thank you

[@dales3333]

What’s the next video in this series? This is great, going to make for a great Christmas!

[@bobeden5027]

my starter motor spins but the engine does not turn over?

[@HarveySpooner]

Hey Bob!! If it is a china quad, one of 3 things, the gear is off Ur starter, Ur starter clutch died, or U broke Ur starter chain.... Good luck, Ur fly wheel cover needs to come off for inspection.... Thanks for asking, watching, and commenting!!!

[@bobeden5027]

@@HarveySpooner It's a Hisun 700 UTV if that helps, thanks for your input.

[@Highpsi24]

Hey Harver im having a lil trouble with my Coolster. I got spark n fuel, I've adj the valves correctly n Its like it just want turn over all the way completely. Its like it's getting hung up. New battery n all the checks

[@FREDDYPAVON-x1i]

What brand is this baja i have one like that I'm looking for the wirekit

[@leonmarks8724]

Good video Harv well done

[@MiniBikeTLove414]

Great video I subscribed to your channel

[@davekimbler2308]

You had to have known about the compressing of the brake to start it ! It made for a complete starting video ! The ones I hate are the ones with the remote , they can be a hassle !

[@nodisrespect6060]

This video hurt my head and made me feel sad. Although breaking to start seems counterintuitive.

[@Wqjje]

Im stuck with a fob key starter not working on my 350😂😢

[@bangs2ndshotgarage865]

I know this an old video but I have a China Baja 90 atv here and the starter will turn when hitting the start button but doesn’t engage to crank and fire. I first thought it was starter clutch so replaced it and still doing same thing. If I hook the battery directly to the starter with jumper cables it cranks and fires right up. What could be causing the starter not to engage through just pushing the button?

[@nonarrativeboxingnunn9856]

Hey Harvey, I Got An ATV That Had The Front L/R Stop Light Switch Wires Dangling. Looking Around The Harness, I Can't Place Where They Were, But I Know That They Are Needed In Order For Me To Start It. Where Can I Connect Them So That Power Goes Through The Starter Relay? Thanks In Advance.

[@mnhuntnnfishn2833]

If jumping the solenoid doesn't make starter go, is it for sure solenoid or is it possibly something else electrical not allowing solonoid to work? I tested start button the kill switch and both check ok. The key switch does get power and when flipped on one of the other 3 wires works on ohms meter but the other 2 still don't. Looking at wire diagram it shows other 2 are only when key switch is off so I'm assuming the key switch is good. There is 12v to solonoid. No click from solonoid When attempting to start and When jumping solonoid there is still no sound.

[@Arariel3]

Thank you, sir.

[@tminner59]

Nice glad I found you channel! Fighting a hjs ( China utv ) myself at the moment. Keep them coming im still Fighting it lol

[@theschmerbs435]

Omg just figured it out I tighten the dang brake like and it ingaged the safety wow thank you for the insight sir

[@roryheinley9671]

My wheelr start if n N. If not hav 2hold brake n. Good info here!!

[@crzyburnz]

Fixed a yerf dog yellow man 90cc with this video thanks!!

[@ADHDGAMER13]

Hi harvey are u available for help doing the wiring on a 1980 yamaha trimoto 200 .. this is all new to me could really use some guidence ..thanks

[@traehodges3796]

Can having a bad solenoid result in no spark ?

[@cathyjohnson9679]

What bolt goes on where the stater is, for Tao 125-c 2014 4wheeler. Jin yum ETAOXO, and what size would I buy?

[@1970chevy07]

Great video like being in class

[@jaymontgomery8397]

My solenoid is getting really hot. Any idea?

[@mckrackin5324]

Thanks. I chased it down to the momentary switch. Literally the last thing I could check because I figured there's no way a simple push button could be bad. Wrong! lol

[@backfromtheotherside9254]

My button just went to. I'm thinking of just wiring a new switch to the relay (solinoid) just a push button that completes the circuit because it'll start right up if I touch both relay bolts together

[@kennethgrimes5494]

Question Harvy if you got the time. Air cooled china quad but oil was full of water never been submerged could rain water have gotten in and if so where ? Thanks for responding.

[@ALMIGHTYGARAGE]

Hey Harvey got a ? My nephew got a 110 coolster gave to him it's pretty nice runs good the wiring was all cut and messed up I'm gonna get him a new complete kit I just put one on my other sunl it's easy but for now we have to use a jump box on his bc if a battery was hooked up it would always be trying to start turning over so we use a jump box to start it soon as you hook the box up it automatically turns over like the starter is stuck engaged but when it starts it don't keep turning over so the solenoid bad you think? Thanks

[@travisengland5670]

Mines doing the same. Trying to figure it out did u figure out the problem?

[@drommile21]

Hey Harvey is there any way to get a hold of you?

[@doughboy1966]

Thanks for the China quad videos. I have one I'm about to help a friend with and I suspect the handle bar micro switch.

[@crystal8722]

My goodness I hope this entire time it wasn't because I didn't have the break squeezed far enough for it to start, I'll go check that now lol.

[@ultramalaki]

Well im having an issue relating to the spark plug, i couldn't get spark and realized i had a bad stator so i replaced it and finally got spark, but when i inserted the spark plug into the atv, the engine wouldn't start or move, but when i took the spark plug out, the engine would start moving..? Any tips?

[@deltadad68]

Harvey, I have a 1997 suzuki quadrunner that i am rebuilding. My problem with my quad is that the starter keeps running even after the engine has cranked. Any ideas on what would cause that? Love your videos...Thank You

[@georgejexter]

Thansk so much mine was faulty switch coz corroded!!

[@KevinBeGood]

I just got a china 250 quad, when I hook up a battery it immediately engages the starter then blows the starter solenoid fuse.? There wasn't a fuse in the red wire that goes to the battery, I added one but that one keeps blowing too? Any advice?

[@fan1701]

This is good knowledge that works for mowers and older vehicles too. I like that machine, it really looks like it has no heavy ride time on it. 👍👍

[@donaldgrissett3054]

I have 220 Kawasaki bayou I put a new starter on it and it only click need some help

[@alexstorey2075]

@@donaldgrissett3054 beat it with a wrench while its clicking

[@ERIC-gn7tr]

Question does this Chinese ATV have titles because my neighbor gave one to me?

[@altonriggs2352]

Harvey...should you just plan on a complete rewire of the China quads?

[@ejaymarcum197]

Excellent video, thank you

[@andyluna2476]

Hello i got a 125 cc coolster i got problem with the foot starter break not geting break lightor turning on, lights do come on when switch is on tried to adjust the break switch no go bike only turns on with handle ingaged but not the foot break any ideas thank you

[@andrewperera4270]

Hey Harvey, You doing a great explanation videos, keep up the good work man. This gonna help me to sort out the wiring mess I got in my quad. Thanks man.

[@John-u6g]

Wats wrong when I plug up the power to a ssr full auto. It turns on with out the wat have I done wrong 👍Help asap

[@yooosnoop1046]

I broke the handlebar switch and cant figure out or find any videos that help how to re wire or fix it 🥲 i need to press the breaks to have it crank

[@kk5152]

Hold the brake when trying to start it smart guy

[@TokyosVision]

some dont require you to hold the brake to start it.

[@hectorzazueta5752]

Very helpful!! Thanks

[@EarlyGates]

I’m trying to find a replacement brake caliper for a 200cc China ATV. It’s identical to a Yamaha blaster 200 caliper except it’s like a mirrored image version (reverse engineering haha) do you know where I might be able to find one? Can’t find anywhere online.

[@swift-horse2242]

So I got a big red 250se and I have a 250 dirt bike frame with a nice shock on it you think I can take that off and put it on my big red.?

[@themilesgirls1137]

On my 125atv china made I have this one wire lose its a solid copper wire I think it's the ground,it goes no where else,and I think this is why it want start please help me out where do that wire goes,look like

[@MrLowriderlicoln1977]

I have a 150 cc it's doing the same but when you step on the break it doesn't work but you can jump the solenoid it runs but won't start with the button

[@zombienugz4772]

Hey mine is doing the same thing. Just put a new battery in, it cranked over good but the carb was dirty so I took it off to clean it. Put in back in then the button wouldn't work, but I could jump the solenoid and it will run.

[@zombienugz4772]

Did you ever get a fix for your issue

[@BobLaurin]

My atv was acting as if the the solenoid was acting up, it was just a bit of sloppiness in the chain that caused it to bind.

[@905mudboysdc4]

My bike runs mint just can’t figure out my starter issues doesn’t crank over or click engage

[@iceking935]

Hey the 2 wires that come off the starter one is red and one is black... So the red hooks to the seloniod were does the black wire hook up to please help thank you

[@swift-horse2242]

So on my 250se big red there is a screw right above my spark plug. That is leaking oil.can you plz tell me what I need to do to fix that..also on my sway arm there is some play it’s not solid do I need to put a spacer on it.? there is a about 1/8 of a inch gap on the sway arm should I put a spacer or do you think I just need new sway arm bearings.?

[@josephmendez271]

I have a coaster 125 it does turn on when you put a screwdriver across the solenoid but it does not turn on with the starter button any ideas thanks

[@yasons9531]

hi at my relay it s 2 wire one is black and second its white gren ,,and what is a plus and ground

[@uncledave287]

Very great video! Hey I'm not getting anything from the relay/solenoid to the starter. Replaced relay and now I'm atleast getting a click sound from it. No starter turnover when jumping the relay also. Any suggestions? Thanks and have a great day!

[@xxs1lentk1ller30]

What was problem with ur atv?

[@theschmerbs435]

I liked and subscribed

[@GeorgeBGP2.0]

Hi, I have an ATV and it has contact with 6 wires (green, red, black, brown, yellow and a red, pink stripe) and I have a contact with 5 wires, how can I connect the contact? Which wires can connect them to each other? As for contact, I have the colors red, green, black with a white stripe, and another black one that has two slippers that can be tied to two threads.

[@onehellcat6493]

I know this video is a bit older but I just got one of these quads for free and I finally got it to start but it'll only do it when I give it gas through the carb, due to me not having an air filter or starting fluid, I soaked a wash cloth in gas and held it over the intake and it fired up and ran but it died after a few seconds, it has a fresh cdi and the carb was just cleaned today, what would cause this behavior?

[@oldhillbillybuckkowalski]

You may have cleaned the carb, but you still have a blockage preventing the fuel from either getting into the carb ( peacock, fuel line, fuel filter, or the float needle/seat ) or from being drawn up into the metering circuits from which it is metered into the venturi. These metering circuits are the jets, passage ways in the carb body, emulsion tube, main jet air bleed, pilot jet air bleed, and the air/fuel mixture screws. The passage ways, ad the holes in the jets are tiny, like .025 to .065 inches in diameter. This means the smaller ones are a little smaller than a small sewing needle. To be cleaned properly the carburetor has to be completely disassembled, including removing the pressed in Welsh plug that blocks access to the Air/Fuel mixture screws which must be removed so the Idle circuit can be cleaned out and confirmed clear by spraying carb cleaner through the idle circuit and verifying that it comes out of the small hole/holes in the venturi near the throttle butterfly. The same test must be performed with each circuit. The jets should be clear enough that when you hold them up to the light and look through the hole running thru the center of them you can see light. After all is confirmed clear and you put the carb back together you will need to adjust the Air/Fuel mixture screws and Idle speed screw. I'd suggest if you really want to do this carb clean and adjustment service yourself that you either watch 1 or more videos about cleaning and adjusting ATV/Motorcycle carbs, purchase a book that covers "General Repairs for ATVs" that includes an in depth section on carb function, cleaning, repair, and troubleshooting, or you find somebody to make friends with locally who knows this stuff and doesn't mind coaching you through it. The other option is simply purchase a new carburetor. New carburetors for most single carburetor ATV/Motorcycle engines are available from a wide number of companies on the internet as well as actual powers ports shops that deal with Chinese quads, scooters, motorcycles, etc... The carburetors for most of the Chinese quads are usually less than $25, and if you end up buying a float needle, a float bowl gasket, and a pilot jet, all parts that often must be replaced, you will have to spend at least $25 on just those 3 items and now you've got an old carburetor with 3 new parts in it. I've been doing this work for about 35 years and can clean and repair these carbs in my sleep but I'm finding that after I buy the cans of carb cleaner, buy any parts that are needed, and spend the time doing the work that for $25 and 15 minutes ordering a carburetor that's brand new and take that option. Good luck.

[@tstricklin4808]

Great videos ,have you coverd any timing vids ?

[@keithparady2594]

Good one

[@edgarmedina5338]

Hi Harvey, great vids man! So I have spark and starter turns but I can't figure why my motor doesn't turn. It's not seized! only way to turn it on is to push start unfortunately. What am I missing?

[@bees1357]

Sounds like the starter clutch

[@samkaplitz9036]

Very good!

[@crystal8722]

Hi, I have a kids Chinese ATV, I'm over looking or missing something. It will only start when I jump the battery and it starts first try, battery is new, spark plug fires, fuse is good, solenoid is new, and I'm sure it's not due to me being a female I hope lol. Can you point me in the direction that I should be going. I want to pull my hair out I need someone who knows what they are doing to possibly help me. I am just learning I am just a mom who has a child that wants to ride her 4-wheeler lol. So if at all possible can you tell me why the 4 wheeler will only start when I jump the piece of.... Wonderful machine lol. I appreciate any help you can give me, otherwise I have a fire pit it'll do just fine in the center of it. Thanks again.

[@StreetPiratesTV]

I have a TaoTao ATA-250cc. I got it running for two days, and this morning I turned the key and got nothing. Absolutely nothing. Took a multimeter and the battery (12v-10ah) was at 12.4... The Solenoid was at 12.4. And the fuse is good. So why is it not turning over?

[@TokyosVision]

check ignition?

[@Snipeslol]

My Honda Ranchers starter has a slow crank. I wouldn’t diagnose it as a dead battery, the neutral like isn’t dim or off at all, and I’ve ran it multiple times this previous week with it slowly cranking and then firing right up. I have no clue what the problem is, any help?

[@calaveracountycustoms2994]

Very help ful. Thx u

[@briancooke2435]

Can't you just pull start it if the starter is not there or the battery?

[@keepflyingraceup698]

Man I can't figure this out my 2006 Arctic cat dvx won't run unless I turn the kill switch off and on a few times. and sometimes it won't. Maybe CDI

[@keepflyingraceup698]

Your videos help me understand

[@hgrrdgz619]

Hey mister my Arctic cat 2003 250 cc it has new battery but went I turn off y want start no more I have tu use my jumper can you please help me any idea what’s happening

[@oczarowani12]

To czyli jak akumulator jest ładowany prostownikiem to można próbować odpalić silnik

[@christianwrisley7129]

I have 12v going to starter but no starter turn, bad starter?

[@harleyupton4221]

Hey man, yea my inlaw dropped off a Gio Rebel T3 200cc, china made. My starter works, but it just wont turn over to fire up engine?? What could be the problem? Need help here. 😫

[@juniormtz670]

What if my start work only if I take it off when it’s connected doesn’t and how do I know if it’s on if I have no lights

[@dennishealy4484]

I’m buying a buyang 72cc atv from my friend and he says the carburetor is the only problem can someone help me diagnose it

[@blive2849]

Well on my engine I don’t have that cap or cover to see if it’s seased I’m on a 110 go kart is there suppost to be something there?

[@mrhandsome5710]

I was wondering if you could send me a way to wire a Honda rebel from the battery to silinoide to starter and button without using the wiring harness

[@juanpere-qk8iu]

Nice

[@StuartJames-d3p]

My batter fuse pops every time I turn key on quad please help dude.

[@XxAlphaxXOnTwitch]

Hey I need help I have a. 2010 cools yet atv and to turn it on I have to push it really fast then shift to drive from neutral. Is the starter broken cause when I press the starter button and the brake and the gas it doesn’t make the little noise

[@AwesomeGeorsome]

anyone got a solution for the starter button not turning the starter motor over? but if i contact the two parts on the starter thing with the two nuts, it kinda turns over but doesnt start.

[@larryjohnson3722]

Hey , have you figured out the solution to this problem yet ? I am Currently having the same exact issue with my 250 Timberwolf

[@AwesomeGeorsome]

​@@larryjohnson3722hey, sorry for the late reply. No, still having problems with the basterd!

[@asapbrook6257]

Hi , I have no power to starter motor but 12v at starter solonoid. Please help 😭

[@robh6638]

Nice Big Red

[@jerrycannon6940]

My starter wont turn engine constantly. It take 2 to 3 attempts of pushing button then the engine turns over

[@SCMOTORTREND]

My atv is totally dead please help me . It was runnining now it’s totally dead .. it’s so frustrating . !!

[@savannahh1478]

Its probably ur battery try switching it out with a new one