2007 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI Will not idle

Idle adjustment

[@joelruse3135]

This fixed my issue perfectly! Thanks for a short, easy video to solve a problem that Polaris would have charged too much in labor for resolving!

[@NorthernLightsVideo]

WOW! Thanks so much for sharing! What a time saver! I am having the same problem and I was adjusting the carburetor but that was not doing it. What a great video! I was trying to plow the snow and it kept stopping, how frustrating! I will try this! I am sure it will fix my problem!

[@davidnation4437]

Another satisfied customer right here bud, thank you.

[@razorsharpbt124]

The contacts are designed to touch one another at idle according to the service manual (to limit RPM in the event of a broken throttle cable), but I do have the same issue at idle. I put a piece of a cable tie between the contacts to stop this rough idling and it helped. Motorcycles use two throttle cables, but Polaris chose this setup for some reason. Thanks for the video.

[@larrylee3116]

Thanks, took longer to pop the cover off than to fix the problem. Great advice!

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[@emerybryant2698]

@Brentley Sullivan Glad I could help xD

[@tomkucy5221]

Thank you! I have same exact machine and problem. This fixed the issue instantly. I would've never figured it out without your video.

[@supremecontracting1642]

Glad this helped you out.

[@williampatno5569]

Helped me exactly with the problem i had. Fixed it perfectly and saved me a trip to the shop! Thank you.

[@bigp7788]

Thank you so much for this!!! I have been dreading adjusting the valves but this is all it was!

[@supremecontracting1642]

Glad it helped you.

[@carlahopkins5875]

THANKS FOR THIS! Worked perfectly! My husband had tried everything including a thick rubber band to hold the throttle open so it would idle! lol This was so SIMPLE! Much appreciated.

[@supremecontracting1642]

Happy it helped you out.

[@gustavoaguilar5843]

Thank you for this, thank you for taking the time to make your videos 👍🏽

[@timf3506]

08 sportsman 500ho
Same issue this morning. Threw me for a loop. Saw your video and 3 minutes later, I'm up and running. Thanks bud

[@brownydwbrown7485]

Thanks ,i do appreciate your help with this ( mine ) just picked up a used 4x4 magnum 325 and yes it wouldn't idle...😊

[@louisdel30]

Dude thank you so much ...After changing the carb out .i didn't know what was wrong with it ...Fired right up after the adjustment

[@antoniooneal8851]

Thank you mines was doing the same thing just fixed it now I'm heading to the Trail's keep video's up

[@IronSamVane]

I had the same issue, this fixed it, thanks for posting!

[@sorenolson49]

thanks brother - this video was perfect easy fix for me...

[@mapo130]

Very good video ...thank you my friend ! My Polaris 500 EFI has the same simptom . Now i saw what should i do...

[@johanneshoogenboom]

Thanks for the video. Exactly what was wrong with mine. My cable was already adjusted to the max so I just pulled out one of the contactors and now it’s in the throttle case dangling around.

[@scottmccarthy7035]

Thanks a lot it worked for me It idles in gear again and it works right

[@chrisfowler4953]

Exactly what was wrong with my 2005 thanks man great video

[@swapshots4427]

Thanks.! Contacts had me guessing but it was finding out where the spring fell from. I just wish I'd seen you take the lid off. I used a chisel, hehe.

[@SB-kc4qd]

Excellent video thank you so much for that ..my body had similar problem and he had it at the dealer that they couldn’t get to it .. I sent him the video he went to picked it up and Fixed it himself ..
Thank you !!!!!!!!!

[@richardbyrd7268]

Great video. Very helpful

[@LeeADKMOBILEMILLING]

Thank you for that

[@mannycarinha770]

Thank you your video was so helpful I did what u said and my Polaris runs better then new . Thank you 👍🇺🇸

[@paulbishop5419]

Mine were touching just like this bike.... Thanks for the video

[@darrenoverton2737]

Thanks! Simple fix, you saved me time!

[@justinkenner7295]

Thank you so much for making this video!!!!

[@supremecontracting1642]

Glad to help.

[@jamiecastle7413]

Thank you for this. My sportsman is doing the same thing

[@schreib7343]

thanks, This may have solved my problem! Nice of you to share.

[@ggoblue]

excellent vid my friend!

[@lewismyers4790]

Thanks guy,that fixed my problem,COOL BEANS!!!

[@Wordnheard]

Perfect ! Thank you thank you

[@teyyet2004]

Thanks for this video, my 04 sportsmen 700 efi is doing the same thing.

[@jasonlance9575]

Thanks.

[@jeffglasman19]

Yes that was my problem , Thank you .

[@miptjc57]

Thanks! I have same issue……

[@humbertogm3]

Dam it, I have the same problem with mi atv and change the tps sensor and the fuel pump 😖

[@jonwayne7384]

I thought that was the issue on my Polaris outlaw. It cranks but won't start at all. Will just crank and crank until the battery is out of juice. Any ideas? Spark plug you think?

[@oilerjoe76]

Thank you so much man, saved me a ton of time!!!! much love

[@matlee7325]

Thank you I just fix 2007 500 save me a lot of money 👍

[@clemanderson6364]

excellent, so simple when you can see it, very good vidio

[@timdenowh95]

thank you!

[@andrewhenderson4318]

Fixed my problem! Thanks!

[@tennesseebull2367]

Mines doing the same thing hasn't rode it 5 miles bran new. I'll give it a try. Thanks

[@grantdubiel4843]

I have a 01 polaris trail boss 325, it will start and run but wide open throttle only, throttle won't change it and choking it won't change it, any ideas?

[@cmason5203]

Thanks!!!

[@eduardolopez4185]

the pump is loud hugh??

[@ezmirza]

Excellent video 🤙👏

[@El_AV_08]

How much rpms is it supposed to run i have a 2004 sportsman 400 and it has the same problem and i think when the atv idels to much the shifter gets stuck till the idle goes more down

[@pirogsmyasom2813]

Hmmm, I just have this problem now, I'll try to do it this weekend

[@scottchrisman5009]

Omfg!!! Thank you!!

[@timf3506]

Thanks for info

[@devlynnmitchell2671]

Did this to my 2018 450 and it made the engine light go off

[@connorgmoney6386]

Thank u so much

[@svh9522]

So why not just cut the wire off? What is the purpose of those contact points if it runs good without them?

[@razorsharpbt124]

From the service manual on my 2009 Sportsman 850 XP: "The Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) switch is designed to close during throttle movement in the event the throttle cable sticks or breaks. When the throttle lever is at idle position, the ETC switch contacts should be closed (touching). When the throttle lever is moved the contacts will open and allow normal operation. If the contacts remain closed or become closed during throttle movement, the ECU will limit engine RPM."

[@Jonesy-nx8fs]

i had to replace the throttle thumb thing and now when i start it it revs really high any suggestions

[@kbquan4322]

I have the same problem

[@jimjarrel9179]

How do you get that cover off? mine wont lift off and I don't want to break it.

[@supremecontracting1642]

I think I used a screw driver or two to lift it off.

[@stevea6623]

If you pull the rubber protective covers off the 'adjuster' you will see the plastic cable adjuster and the LOCKNUT - once the adjustment is made and the locknut tightened, push the rubber protectors back covering the adjuster - a better video is ua-cam.com/video/1Lwly4z8KaY/v-deo.html

[@kevinchandler7503]

Give me a shout we.have the same atv and I needed if there are a part in the lid below the headlight

[@efimbres3]

What's does it idle at when warmed up?

[@supremecontracting1642]

You'll have to look at your rpms

[@matthaskins8242]

How do u install the spring

[@supremecontracting1642]

I'm not sure.

[@chriskilla247]

Mine just dies when you give it gas and doesn't idle smooth

[@johnmccusker2924]

Did you ever find out what the problem was? I have a 2006 500 efi that does the same as yours.