power steering failure. dealer has had unit for over 2 months now and still no fix. They have replaced the power steering unit and used arctic cats diagnostic tool and still no fix. dealer said I can take quad and use as is. wtf. injury to anyone operating this unit in this condition is the fault of whom. anybody with similar problems or know of fix. called arctic cat myself but they do not answer nor do they return calls as I have left messages twice now.
2011 700 cat atv. power steering.
1 - 5 of 5 Posts
Joined
·
1,820 Posts
Without seeing the machine it's difficult to diagnose from your description.
What's it doing?I dunno
- codes?
- doesn't work at all?
- intermittant working?
The power steering "servo" is it's own entity. It communicates with the machine's ECM and determines what level of "assist" is required based on 3 things:
1. VOLTAGE
2. EFI trottle position
3. SPEED sensor
9 times out of 10 the issue is VOLTAGE. If your battery ISN'T putting out at least 10.8 volts when you hit the start button....it WILL NOT WORK/ENGAGE. Older versions needed to be reprogrammed with the elusive AC dealer tool, as they required even higher voltage - E0635 code
(note: FYI if you have let the battery go completely dead & then either boosted it or quick charged it....it's most likely it will NOT produce the correct voltage even though your battery shows it's FULL.....it's done.)
On the flip side if the unit is getting TOO MUCH voltage it will also shut down. I'd be checking your voltage regulator to see what it's "putting out". I've seen machines start out, but then under throttle, shut down due to incorrect voltage from the regulator.
That's how I'd have my service dept. troubleshoot it.
Good luck!
What's it doing?I dunno
- codes?
- doesn't work at all?
- intermittant working?
The power steering "servo" is it's own entity. It communicates with the machine's ECM and determines what level of "assist" is required based on 3 things:
1. VOLTAGE
2. EFI trottle position
3. SPEED sensor
9 times out of 10 the issue is VOLTAGE. If your battery ISN'T putting out at least 10.8 volts when you hit the start button....it WILL NOT WORK/ENGAGE. Older versions needed to be reprogrammed with the elusive AC dealer tool, as they required even higher voltage - E0635 code
(note: FYI if you have let the battery go completely dead & then either boosted it or quick charged it....it's most likely it will NOT produce the correct voltage even though your battery shows it's FULL.....it's done.)
On the flip side if the unit is getting TOO MUCH voltage it will also shut down. I'd be checking your voltage regulator to see what it's "putting out". I've seen machines start out, but then under throttle, shut down due to incorrect voltage from the regulator.
That's how I'd have my service dept. troubleshoot it.
Good luck!
If you are having the intermittent steering problem and it was caused by voltage or a bad battery, is there a reset or learning sequence that needs to happen to get it work again? I have reset the fuse since the new battery install but sitting still I don't have any power assist. I don't go high speeds since I am mostly hunting with it so I can't tell you if the problem exists at high speeds.
1 - 5 of 5 Posts
Join the discussion
Recommended Reading
-
2009 700 H1 Stuck throttle
Utility ATV repair, maintenance, troubleshootingBackground, 2 years ago throttle stuck, I took the atv to Basspro and they said that my throttle body had seized and needed replacing to the tune of $700. Fast forward to present, I went to run the atv and the throttle was stuck again. I removed the throttle body, stripped everything off of it...- 8
- 101
-
I Can't Find These OEM Gaskets Anywhere!
Utility ATV repair, maintenance, troubleshootingPart No. 0402-138 - GASKET,RR AXLE-ROUND Part No. 0402-139 - GASKET,RR AXLE -SQUARE These are the gaskets that go on the rear axle of a 1998 Arctic Cat 500, round on one side of the rear differenital, and the square one on the other side of the rear differntial. Item #5 and Item #11 in the...- 3
- 31
-
artcarney_agr1 · updated
-
2007 Arctic Cat 700 EFI: Lost forward and won't engage into gear
Utility ATV repair, maintenance, troubleshootingYesterday, I was riding home and heard a couple small thumps (honestly sounded like rocks hitting the fenders as I was on a gravel road so I didn't pay much attention) then shortly after the ATV lost forward drive so I coasted to a stop with the ATV smoking and bad rubber burning smell. I lost...- 2
- 48
-
Diff Lock Issues
Utility ATV repair, maintenance, troubleshootingDifferential lock worked great all this summer. Had a bad CV axle. Took it to the dealer to have that replaced and tighten diff lock cable. Get aTV back; notice a clicking noise when turning to the right with four-wheel-drive engaged. Engaged and disengaged locking differential lever several...- 0
- 43
Join now to ask and comment!