Yamaha Kodiak 400 wont charge Stator Destroyed!

[@flysubcompact]

Now this is how to properly do a home DIY video. Really appreciated on this end.

[@SchnebsGarage]

Glad it helped and thanks!

[@faithinjesus6531]

thankyou so much for the know how may Jesus bless you brother

[@fullspeedjunkyable]

Great job on the video. I just bought an '02 that looks identical to yours. I'm going to be doing some light mods to it for my hunting property. Watching your videos for the 400 will help me in the future. Thanks for taking the time to make the videos.

[@SchnebsGarage]

glad you liked it, happy modding ;)

[@masonmisch1713]

Amazing job explaining everything

[@SchnebsGarage]

Glad you liked it

[@Southsideboystyle]

Great job I have the same problem also hearing the strange sound. So I’m suspecting it’s the same issue with broken bolts. Thanks for the video

[@SchnebsGarage]

Glad to help, good luck with yours!

[@Lorainewhyte]

Hi there so we watch the video and it was very helpful. So we got it apart and it was full of oil is this okay

[@Lorainewhyte]

Hi there so we watch the video and it was very helpful. We got if off but it was full of oil. Is this normal

[@SchnebsGarage]

The machine only holds 2.5 L of oil so it shouldn't be dumping out but there should definitely be some oil in there.

[@bluflame4594]

I'd use thread locker on it to prevent any further problems

[@SchnebsGarage]

Yup, thread locker is a must imo. Was definitely not a cheap fix for sure and not one I'd want to repeat for the sake of a few bucks.

[@bluflame4594]

@@SchnebsGarage still a very good. Video very informative I took the side stater casing off mine so I can start replacing the cam chain because it's been on there since 04 and it's gotten to the end of its rope the tensioner is extended all the way so I looked on Ebay and found a new oem sealed chain for about 22$ so I'm very excited to get it in and replace it

[@SchnebsGarage]

A thanks! Good luck with the timing chain install. After 20 years this is the first real problem I've had, engine is all still original in mine. Probably going to do a full rebuild on it this summer just because its been such a great machine.

[@bluflame4594]

@@SchnebsGarage I would love to see that as a KZbin video I've been searching endlessly and I cant find one even close the only video I found was for a 98 400 and it wasent water cooled

[@bluflame4594]

@@SchnebsGarage @@SchnebsGarage I would love to see that as a KZbin video I've been searching endlessly and I cant find one even close the only video I found was for a 98 400 and it wasent water cooled

[@stevenrichardson6793]

Great video thanks for sharing and your pleasant manner !!!

[@SchnebsGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@ralphjones7531]

GREAT VIDEO I HAVE A 2003 KODIAK AND IT NEEDS WORK!!! woops caps lock...so any videos help!

[@SchnebsGarage]

Glad it helped

[@braydenjt4085]

The Strator has to be a common problem…. Mines doing the same thing and my buddies is too.

[@SchnebsGarage]

It does seem like it, have had a few roll through here now with stator issues. I know for certain the voltage regulators on these are a problem as well... probably due to where they're mounted (outside between the back tires).

[@wesleydurden8831]

Appreciate the video major help

[@SchnebsGarage]

Glad to hear !!

[@tedhouser2509]

Thanks for the information and what kind of lift do you have and where did you get it

[@SchnebsGarage]

Here's the lift I use for dirt bikes and 4 wheelers. www.princessauto.com/en/1000-lb-motorcycle-atv-lift/product/PA0008880239

[@SchnebsGarage]

Oh and dont mind the picture on their site, that thing easily lifts 1000 lbs

[@mikecondoluci53]

GREAT VIDEO THANK YOU

[@SchnebsGarage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@donlucas3462]

great info, good job thanks

[@SchnebsGarage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michaelsmith-ib6zg]

Did those hex bolts up ? I have to replace mine.

[@SchnebsGarage]

worked perfectly.

[@ЛешаМарков-х9б]

Hi, please tell me, I drove probably 25-30 kilometers, the weather was hot, probably 30 degrees, so I noticed that the rear gearbox got hot.... probably nrazhusov up to 60-70, is this normal?

[@SchnebsGarage]

That should be fine. Easy enough to check fluid levels there's a large fill bolt on the case just remove it and top it up until it just starts to come out. My guess is its never been changed and is often overlooked for maintenance.

[@ЛешаМарков-х9б]

@@SchnebsGarage Thanks for the answer, I changed the liquid there, as it is written in the manual, 250 ml, here, 75W90

[@ayzeq3121]

I put a stator in there but still no spark can you help?

[@SchnebsGarage]

Firstly the stator doesn't make spark, it provides power to the bike and charges the battery. Spark is created by the ignition coil, which is activated by the CDI (Capacative Discharge Ignition), which is triggered by the pickup coil (inside with the stator that rides outside the flywheel). Now that we have that out of the way, 3 things that you should be looking at 1. pickup coil 2. CDI box and 3. Coil. Along with them are the less obvious things, the power switch on the left handlebar, the key switch, fuses and of course general wiring issues. There are good videos out there on how to check with a simple multi-meter most of these things out. Hope this helps.

[@ayzeq3121]

@@SchnebsGarage ok thx but what if I put a coil in the bike and if there’s still no spark what’s causing the problem?

[@SchnebsGarage]

@@ayzeq3121 basically any of the things I listed could be causing it. I wouldnt throw parts randomly at it until you test a few things. IE ignition coils are fairly solid units that dont often fail. But CDI boxes now those fail fairly often. You can get a cheap chinese knockoff on amazon for about $20. But check out youtube university for guides on how to check those items it'll save you a lot of time, headaches and money.

[@ayzeq3121]

@@SchnebsGarage I put a cdi back in the quad and there’s still nothing

[@ЛешаМарков-х9б]

Hello, I'm sorry, please tell me how often do you change the oil in it?once in 1500 kilometers will it be enough?Considering that the operation is not rigid, just moving around the country, without loads, and with a minimum of no more than 50-60 km per hour (30-40 miles probably)

[@SchnebsGarage]

We don't drive ours a whole lot so I stick to a once in the spring and once in the fall oil change. Filters are cheap so I change them on both oil changes.

[@ЛешаМарков-х9б]

@@SchnebsGarage I understand, thank you, in Russia, as a rule, they change the oil either looking at the mileage (ATV 1000-1500 km, or after driving in deep mud, swamp, or deep snow), here, or by the engine hours, also every about 20 hours, personally I probably orient myself by mileage, and I keep track of the equipment, take care of it, so it lives with me for a long time and is always in excellent condition

[@SchnebsGarage]

@@ЛешаМарков-х9б That makes sense

[@ЛешаМарков-х9б]

Hello, please tell me, if you put wheels of a larger diameter, then the gearbox will not break?I want the ATV to be higher.I just watched a video of how in America a man put 30 wheels, also with mud rubber.....I liked it.But I just want wheels with ordinary rubber, without mud and swamps, so that I can drive through fields and forests.

[@SchnebsGarage]

Well, anytime you put bigger wheels you are putting more stress on the driveline. So theres no guarantee something wont break especially on a 20 yr old machine. That being said I have bigger wheels on just about every truck I've ever owned and have never broken anything. It depends more on the driver and how much abuse you expect the machine to take. Good luck !!

[@ЛешаМарков-х9б]

@@SchnebsGarage Wonderful!!!Thank you very much for such an extensive and clear answer, I will leave everything as it is.I won't change anything.Health to you and your family)))

[@ЛешаМарков-х9б]

@@SchnebsGarage My friend Polaris is 94 years old, and it works great)))

[@SchnebsGarage]

@@ЛешаМарков-х9б Thats impressive ;)

[@ЛешаМарков-х9б]

Hello, please tell me, do you have a video on your channel where the variator cover is removed?I want to see how everything works there

[@SchnebsGarage]

I'm not sure what a Variator is. Sorry.

[@ЛешаМарков-х9б]

@@SchnebsGarage CVT, this is on the other side of the starter, there is still a belt inside)))

[@SchnebsGarage]

@@ЛешаМарков-х9б I don't have a CVT video on that machine at the moment sorry.

[@charlieharper886]

If you put a new coil on and the stator is okay, why would it not be getting any spark? My dad's been working on his and it's about to drive him nuts.

[@SchnebsGarage]

CDI Box most likely, can get chinese knockoffs on Amazon for about $35. Also, check fuses, unlikely but I've seen people spend hours chasing no spark only to have a bad fuse.

[@hodgebone1]

just picked up one for free. kid tore it all apart because it has no spark. came with another cdi and regulator so guessing he changed those out. have dash lights etc. think it could be the stator?

[@SchnebsGarage]

I'd check the switch on the handlebar and the coil first before tearing into the stator. Also check wires, never know what mice might have gotten into. Few minutes checking basic stuff could save an hour or so of work. Technically the stator doesnt make spark, it generates power. The Magnetic pickup (also inside that case) is what sends a signal to the CDI. Good Luck!!

[@hodgebone1]

@@SchnebsGarage I know it has power to the dash lights and motor turns over with jump pack so thats a bonus! young kid tore it all apart so I kind of have a basket case! it had another cdi and voltage regulator sitting under the seat so guessing he switched those out. is there a way to bypass the killswitch?

[@SchnebsGarage]

@@hodgebone1 If its turning over with the button then the kill switch is working. Those wont turn over unless that switch is on and providing power to the solenoid. Considering they had spare CDI and Regulator then they most likely gave up chasing this problem. Stator could be the culprit for charging (thus the voltage regulator) but CDI would indicate bad coil, magnetic pickup (in with the stator) or bad wiring. Also check if theres a fuse under the seat in the rats nest of wires. I cant recall if the ignition has a stand alone fuse on that thing offhand.

[@hodgebone1]

happened to find a melted plug wire! ordered coil today. fingers crossed that is why there is no spark! If not oh well needed a new wire anyways

[@SchnebsGarage]

@@hodgebone1 thats good news, lot cheaper and easier than a stator.

[@ЛешаМарков-х9б]

I watched the video again, and still didn’t understand .... how did it happen that the manual starter stopped working?

[@SchnebsGarage]

Thats a good question. Looks like a bolt either broke or loosened off then slowly wore out by hitting the turning flywheel. Never really figured it out exactly so just fixed it and got on with things ;)

[@ЛешаМарков-х9б]

@@SchnebsGarage Got it, thanks for your answer ...... can I have another question? To which I can’t even find an answer on the Internet, I even looked at our forums .... I didn’t find an answer

[@SchnebsGarage]

@@ЛешаМарков-х9б sure

[@ЛешаМарков-х9б]

@@SchnebsGarage Please tell me, what kind of box is this ULTRAMATIC,?I used to think it was just a CVT (you call it CVT), but it turns out it's something else, as I was told that it's more reliable than CVT

[@SchnebsGarage]

@@ЛешаМарков-х9б Ultramatic is still a CVT it's just a slightly different design. Instead of using flyweights like a conventional CVT and having the belt constantly running against a spinning disc. The Ultramatic uses a clutch system so the belt isn't running against the disc when its idling. Ultramatic belts tend to last for decades vs a couple years like a lot of machines.

[@alexdillabough7461]

I’d get that front cv boot changed soon before you brake an axle from no grease

[@SchnebsGarage]

Good Eye! Its on the list ;)

[@joedurt3364]

When putting the case back on is it hard to line up the shaft that goes into the waterpump ?

[@SchnebsGarage]

No, not at all Jerome. Just rotate one or the other so they roughly line up and it'll slide right into place.

[@joedurt3364]

@@SchnebsGarage Perfect, thank you The video helped me out alot .

[@larrydrews6995]

Great job 👏 👍

[@SchnebsGarage]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ЛешаМарков-х9б]

I am very careful about technology,there are no bolts, no dirt,nothing like that, just to get to the place of fishing or instrument search and return home, so my equipment lives for a long time)))

[@nettieking337]

Quick question, I have a 2003 and was wondering if there is there supposed to be oil/fluids in the housing for the stater?

[@SchnebsGarage]

Yes there will usually be a little bit of oil on that side.

[@nettieking337]

@@SchnebsGarage are we talking just an ounce or so? Or a pint?

[@SchnebsGarage]

@@nettieking337 barely any to be honest, its more like that side gets damp if you will. The majority of the oil stays within the main crankcase for obvious reasons, that side will just get enough to lubricate the gears and one way clutch for the starter.

[@bluflame4594]

I'm looking for a cheap used rear end for my 04 Yamaha kodiak 400 but the rear differential they want 500 dollars for it

You did't have to remove the flywheel for this?

[@SchnebsGarage]

I ended up replacing this one but only because there was quite a bit of damage from the bolts rattling around in there.

[@ЛешаМарков-х9б]

Hello, please tell me which oil filter do you use on it? We have MANN and HF in Russia

[@SchnebsGarage]

Pretty sure its an HF303

[@ЛешаМарков-х9б]

@@SchnebsGarage Thank you very much, and then some write 204, and some 303, that's what I thought

[@ЛешаМарков-х9б]

Hello, please tell me if there is an overrunning clutch in it?and how often should the variator be blown?

[@SchnebsGarage]

There is an overrunning (known as a one way) clutch on the flywheel. They do rarely have problems and wear out. I honestly have never had to change one so based on my experience not very often.

[@ЛешаМарков-х9б]

@@SchnebsGarage thank you very much, as soon as I get home, I'll use the translator)))

[@ЛешаМарков-х9б]

@@SchnebsGarage Наконец-то я добрался до переводчика,....Спасибо,написали убедительно,теперь не буду переживать по этому поводу,и следовательно крышку вариатора открывать не буду,спасибо )))Здоровья Вашей семье

[@SchnebsGarage]

@@ЛешаМарков-х9б glad to help

[@ЛешаМарков-х9б]

@@SchnebsGarage By the way, I wanted to tell you, I probably had a Polaris Sportsman 400 5-7 years ago?nfr I drove 6700 kilometers on it and there were NO problems at all, so I hope there won't be any with Kodiak either)))

[@ЛешаМарков-х9б]

Hello, tell me, I plan to buy a Kodiak 400 (Big bear 400), if it is carefully operated, just drive without mud and swamps and regularly serviced, then 15,000 km will pass?

[@SchnebsGarage]

We've had this one in the family since new, so 21 years now. Minimum service required compared to some models. Granted its never been driven extremely hard just work around the farm, hunting, and some playing. They're good reliable machines in my opinion.

[@ЛешаМарков-х9б]

@@SchnebsGarage Thank you very much for the detailed and detailed answer.I bought one from 2004)))

[@SchnebsGarage]

@@ЛешаМарков-х9б nice! Happy wheelin

[@ЛешаМарков-х9б]

@@SchnebsGarage I'm sorry, do you have a video of how to replace the brake pads during the day?

[@SchnebsGarage]

@@ЛешаМарков-х9б kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZ3EiWWdpMySpM0 Rear brakes kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5LHamyMiLN_a68 Front brakes.

[@colemoody3960]

Thanks man that just saved me 😂

[@SchnebsGarage]

Glad I could help

[@ЛешаМарков-х9б]

and is there a drain plug at the variator?

[@SchnebsGarage]

Sorry just saw this, no drain plug on CVT on this machine, normally just loosen a few screws and let water out but if there's water in there then you have a bad gasket or a cracked cover.

[@ЛешаМарков-х9б]

@@SchnebsGarage Thank you very much, I'll get to the computer now and use the translator again, otherwise it's inconvenient from the phone....

[@ЛешаМарков-х9б]

@@SchnebsGarage I understood, the lid is without cracks, everything is fine with it, the gasket is also in excellent condition!!!, so I won't get in there!!!thank you so much for your help and tips.

[@SchnebsGarage]

@@ЛешаМарков-х9б No problem at all 😀

[@ЛешаМарков-х9б]

Здравствуйте, скажите пожалуйста, можно вопрос ещё?

[@SchnebsGarage]

Translate not working well on that, but I think you are asking a question but I cant figure out what, sorry.

[@ЛешаМарков-х9б]

@@SchnebsGarage Please tell me, unfortunately I sold my Kodiak 400, now I regret it, so the question is as follows:I want to buy a Suzuki vinson 500, but there is very little information about it in Russia.....What can you say about him?Not worse than Kodiak 400?