Daughters quad wont crank

Diablo · 03-12-2012, 11:25 PM

My daughter was riding her quad(50 cc) not sure what brand, and she flipped it. She came out ok, but afterwards the quad would not start. It will not crank or anything. It sounds like the solenoid is trying to engage, but thats it. Any ideas?

Weldangrind · 03-13-2012, 01:56 AM

Welcome!

Was the battery compromised in the incident? Glad to hear that your daughter is ok.

TCCKSR · 03-13-2012, 12:59 PM

Like Weld said try to jump start it from a car or battery jump box. Check the wires from solenoid to starter. if the quad is on rear stand (rear tires in the air) and you have it in 1st gear can you spin the tires with some force or is it locked up? (Possible piston twist and seize up)

Hope those help.

katoranger · 03-13-2012, 01:01 PM

Did it sit upside down for awhile? It is possible the cylinder/crankcase has filled with gas and is hydrolocking the engine.

2010limited · 03-13-2012, 01:09 PM

^^ Motor would have stalled out before it could have hydrolocked.

My guess is the battery slammed down inside the box, and cracked a plate = shot. Try boosting it off something. When you boost disconnect the battery completely. If a plate DID crack or short out, it will stop the machine from starting with battery connected.

If it still just "clicks" I would pull the plug and try again (to check for the potential hydro). But I think its more likely that the battery is toasted.

katoranger · 03-13-2012, 01:14 PM

Most likely damaged battery and very slight chance that it hydrolocked. The float may have stuck open and allowed fuel to run through. Had it happen on the lawn mower. Filled the crankcase with gas. Mower just clicked.

2010limited · 03-13-2012, 01:24 PM

I know what you mean. My buddy totally hydroed his 09 beast about a month ago while we were out riding. Luckily I thought of it right away and I pulled his plug and blew it out, then used a heat gun to dry it out.

Ran mint after that.

But to the OP, the batteries that come in these machines are awful.

katoranger · 03-13-2012, 02:00 PM

Those stock batteries usually don't last the first month.

Diablo · 03-13-2012, 11:28 PM

Wow! Thanks to all who replied I did try to jump it and the solenoid just buzzes. Battery voltage checks ok, but ill try everyones suggestions and get back to you all. Thanks again!

Weldangrind · 03-13-2012, 11:30 PM

Maybe the solenoid is done. You can jump it by connecting the two large connectors. I use a booster cable for that test (pleas be careful).

03-12-2012, 11:25 PM	#1
Diablo Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 2	Daughters quad wont crank My daughter was riding her quad(50 cc) not sure what brand, and she flipped it. She came out ok, but afterwards the quad would not start. It will not crank or anything. It sounds like the solenoid is trying to engage, but thats it. Any ideas?
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03-13-2012, 01:56 AM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome! Was the battery compromised in the incident? Glad to hear that your daughter is ok. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-13-2012, 12:59 PM	#3
TCCKSR Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 298	Like Weld said try to jump start it from a car or battery jump box. Check the wires from solenoid to starter. if the quad is on rear stand (rear tires in the air) and you have it in 1st gear can you spin the tires with some force or is it locked up? (Possible piston twist and seize up) Hope those help. __________________ TCCK: The Coca-Cola Kid......... Hide your pepsi or I take your soul !!
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03-13-2012, 01:01 PM	#4
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Did it sit upside down for awhile? It is possible the cylinder/crankcase has filled with gas and is hydrolocking the engine. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-13-2012, 01:14 PM	#6
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Most likely damaged battery and very slight chance that it hydrolocked. The float may have stuck open and allowed fuel to run through. Had it happen on the lawn mower. Filled the crankcase with gas. Mower just clicked. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-13-2012, 01:09 PM	#5
2010limited Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 33	^^ Motor would have stalled out before it could have hydrolocked. My guess is the battery slammed down inside the box, and cracked a plate = shot. Try boosting it off something. When you boost disconnect the battery completely. If a plate DID crack or short out, it will stop the machine from starting with battery connected. If it still just "clicks" I would pull the plug and try again (to check for the potential hydro). But I think its more likely that the battery is toasted.
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03-13-2012, 01:24 PM	#7
2010limited Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 33	I know what you mean. My buddy totally hydroed his 09 beast about a month ago while we were out riding. Luckily I thought of it right away and I pulled his plug and blew it out, then used a heat gun to dry it out. Ran mint after that. But to the OP, the batteries that come in these machines are awful.
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03-13-2012, 02:00 PM	#8
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Those stock batteries usually don't last the first month. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-13-2012, 11:28 PM	#9
Diablo Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 2	Wow! Thanks to all who replied I did try to jump it and the solenoid just buzzes. Battery voltage checks ok, but ill try everyones suggestions and get back to you all. Thanks again!
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03-13-2012, 11:30 PM	#10
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Maybe the solenoid is done. You can jump it by connecting the two large connectors. I use a booster cable for that test (pleas be careful). __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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