What now?

[Eviltanker]

Ok washed the Honda, now it will not start. It's getting gas and the fuse is not blown. Can't figure it out. HELP

[†2005 400ex†]

Did you check the oil?Might have gotten water in it, it will me a milky white.But it should start anyway.....:ermm: Might be flooded thats the only other thing i can think of.

[Wheelie]

It takes three things for an engine to run FUEL, FIRE, COMPRESSION. You said it's getting fuel, check for spark and replace the spark plug, then do a compression test.

[Eviltanker]

I'm letting it sit right now .Partly cuz I was getting ready to throw tools.

[Eviltanker]

oil good, new plug, compression good. Now what?

[ITSTOCK]

Make sure you have gas, make sure the fuel is on, make sure the ignition is on, and make sure the switch is set to run BTW, mine starts quicker in nuetral over just holding the clutch in while it's in gear.

Also, when you state it's not starting, is it trying to turn over? Maybe you just need to turn the choke on? Remember, start simple....aka keep it simple stupid.

[Eviltanker]

I was trying it with it in neutral, tried choking it.It's turning over. Once in a while it will actually start to fire up but only for a split second.

[ITSTOCK]

sounds like fuel. Keep playing with the choke, make SURE the fuel is on and make sure you have gas in there. Than make sure the fuel line is still attached to the carb.


Originally posted by Eviltanker
I was trying it with it in neutral, tried choking it.It's trying to turn over. Once in a while it will actually start to fire up but only for a split second.

[slvrlakerdr08]

check ur spark plug

[Eviltanker]

it's good (new one)

[fastyz85]

my friend had the same exact problem just blow out the carbeurator with an air compresser and it should fire up. While its running adjust the air/fuel mixture until it runs good again.

[GPracer2500]

Is the air filter wet?

[Eviltanker]

I don't think so let me go change them out and see if it helps.

[Eviltanker]

no dice filter was dry but, i swapped them out anyway

[Wheelie]

Turn the screw on the bottom of the float bowl, make sure fuel runs out for several seconds. If it does, pump the throttle 7 or 8 times and see if it starts. If it starts and dies, there is a carb problem. Remove and clean it.

[Eviltanker]

Getting fuel to the cylander. Think I'm not getting enough spark. I'm done screwing with it. It is still under warranty so I will take it back to the dealer monday.I don't know enough about the quad to mess that much with it. I'm leaving up to a pro.