Honda Forman 400 ATV Electrical Problem

No power to the ignition switch. No lites come on when switch is turned on.

[@Flyfishntn1]

I did this video because I had seen that others had a similar problem that they could not get resolved. All relplies seemed to ignore the most simple possibility a breakdown from the 30a fuse to the switch. Power has to get to the switch before it is then routed to the other components. If all the indicator lights will not come on, it is probably no power to switch. Two 5 pin connectors in the wiring harness is a likely source of problems.

[@vauxityiv1242]

Thank you so much I’ve been struggling for a month on my wheeler and seeing this found the problem right away

[@blakethesnake1555]

Thanks sir. This definitely will help me out with my dad’s Honda having a similar issue. A broken wire or connection is always hard to find. Good informative video

[@yamahalowrider]

Great video that you have shared Tom spending your time, am facing exactly the same issue years later on my 2004 Foreman 450, No dash lights but pull start works fine. I have posted your link to the Hondaatv forum so ppl can easily find your video & resolve their issues. I dont usaully post comments but here i was compelled to. Thanks again.

[@NLINE7]

If you would have taken it to a Honda dealership and they found what you found with the wire coming loose from the connector they would have probably said you need a whole new wiring harness instead of simply fixing that. I had a switch problem last year on a 08 Arctic Cat 650 H1 TRV 4x4. ATV would start right up run fine with key "ON" position,you then turn the key ignition switch over to "Lights On" position and it would kill the machine dead, a direct short. Turned out of course to be a bad ignition switch, $35.00 bucks later with a new ignition switch she's running fine and I have headlights now without killing the machine dead. It does not hurt to trouble shoot for yourself, and if you own a ATV you really need to be at least a shade tree mechanic to save some bucks so the dealership does not stick it to ya lol.

[@brianchomas1978]

Thanks for the help, I think this is my problem as well. I knew it wasn't the battery since my lights wouldn't even work. I turned the switch on and pull started it and that works fine. Gave up on it a while back but this makes me want to get back to it.

[@ruhltodd]

Thanks had the same problem along with no spark. Found the voltage regulator was shorted, and blew the 30amp in line circuit breaker. Disconnected the voltage regulator and bypassed the 30amp fuse and the dash lights came back on. Ordered new parts to fix.

[@mtrider3634]

I’m having this same problem on a 2014 Forman the wiring seems to be a bit different but I think it’s the same problem thanks for the help!

[@ehauib7777]

I have a parasitic draw of .134 amps at that same red wire at the 5 pin connector. when I unplug the 5 pin connector the draw went away. I found this wire by using a jumper wire with the connector un plugged. the draw was there when I jumped across the red wire that goes to the 30 amp circuit braker. I'm tracing it down now. Your video leaves me to believe it may go the ignition switch. Thanks for making this video

[@lonestarangler8407]

Great Vid Tom! I recently finished a frame swap on my '05 Rubicon (frame was rusted out). I just cleaned and rewrapped the whole wiring harness, checking all the wires for shorts and burnt spots. Didn't across anything unusual. Last night I finally put power to it, however the display didn't turn on. The motor did turn with the push button which got me excited. I swapped out the display since I had an extra one, still nothing. I checked the fuse box and noticed that the Fuse that says LIGHTS was toasted. I'm guessing this happened during my last attempt to the start it when it was still on the rusted frame. During that attempt, the ground terminal post on the battery got so hot that it started to melt. I was able to get the wires off and salvage the battery, which still works great. My guess is the Fuse box is toasted, however after watching your vid, i'm gonna look at all my plugs. Thanks!

[@leejohnson3754]

Thank u so much that help me out alot i cut them two wires and wire them up streight and my green light came on use to it only come on if i pull start it but now it work by the button my light dont flickers

[@eananstrain6817]

great video, thanks! I have a very similar issue so this is useful, thanks!

[@bogreen2656]

Spot on had the same issue though it was starter solenoid looked and had a bad hot wire just like you had thanks buddy.

[@ste1ven]

Good find! Thanks for the video

[@kennoetzli8645]

Good video, just solved my problem by watching it, Thanks

[@dw8773]

Big help, thanks.

[@tylerdarnell921]

I'm having this exact same issue. I'm going to check this out right away.

[@vahidm6119]

Thank you so much!

[@commanderofthenorth3348]

Thank you ,I have the same issue ,

[@erinkretchman843]

Great video. Thank you very much! Mine was burnt out at the pins.