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Need help rzr won't turn over!

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#1 ·
Just bought a 2012 rzr 800 took it out ran great! Parked it in my garage came out a couple days later it won't turn over.. When I push the brake in and turn key over it does nothing.. But if I don't press brake in and turn key over fuel pump kicks on... Also on the instrument cluster where it should say p,r,n,l or h it has --E... Any help greatly appreciated.. Thanks in advance!!
 
#8 ·
Next step, remove the drivers seat. Take a pair of bare metal handled pliers and jump across the solenoid that is just to the rear and below the drivers seat. Be careful, as it will start in any gear without pressing the brake pedal.
If the battery is good, and it doesn't turn over at that point, then the starter motor has failed, likely from a bad front bearing.
 
#11 ·
I know the brake lights are coming on, but have you tried to jump the brake solenoid ? I think that's what it's called. Mine is under the driver's seat, and if the brake pedal isn't depressed, it won't power to the starter. Mine has gotten wet/ muddy/ cruddy enough before and not let the engine turn over.

If the battery checks out ok, it's something else to consider.
 
#19 ·
Glad you found it. I wouldn't have thought about the ignition switch although I had a Polaris 50 that would spin, but not start and the issue was in the handlebar switch. It's a weird ignition circuit to me. Anyway, GOOD JOB !!!
 
#20 ·
I was so glad to finally figure it out.. Me and a buddy of mine racked our brains for a few hours checkin grounds, fuses and anything we could check... I was about to give up.. I just bought it last Friday and had only rode it once.. Dropped about 2grand in aftermarket parts wheels ,tires ,doors ,bumper and winch. Had all this stuff to put on a rzr that wouldn't start.. I was getting frustrated to say the least haha..