Mine was the little white relay by battery. Had a crack in it that let dirt it. You should hear it click every time you cycle the key on and off. Opened it up to see inside, plugged it in and turned key on/ off, should be able to see it operating. Hope this helps, spent a lot of time checking everything else.
I have 350 big bear not sure what year but mine is 2 wheel drive, and having same prob I have pull start mine. I read the comments and very helpful ima try solenoid test and if not that ima try starter.
If you are totally dead, but have a good battery, it may be the main fuse. On my Big Bear it is a 20 amp fuse under the seat, front right side at the base of the gas tank. Mine is just like yours, give it a look.
My 1998 Yamaha Big Bear does the exact same thing, but my red light comes on when I press the start button. I ended up bypassing the switch with my own plunger switch I wired in, but I believe the problem is a relay. My friend's quad ('04 BB) has same problem and turned out to be a relay under the seat by battery. Your model is the old school big bear where battery is under the fender. If I can find the relay on mine I'll let you know since our quads look about the same.
My Big Bear did this as well. Check the battery to frame ground, mine was in bad shape loose and corroded. You can pick up a cheap one at Wal-Mart and cut to size if you have to......hope this helped
There is a fuse inside the left wall under the seat. Pull the fuse housing apart and pull out the fuse. It’s likely shot. Replace the fuse and it should start again. Worked for me.
Check the wires going to the solenoid for 12 volts with the start button pressed.if no response,back up to the start button.make sure you are getting 12volts to the button from the ignition switch.you can test the solenoid by simply shooting across the solenoid from battery wire to starter wire,if it starts you have a bad solenoid.if you are not getting a green start light chech the gear shift neutral switch for an open circuit.
Mine did the same thing and all I did was replace the wires going to the batteries and that's what fixed it does wires go bad really easy I've had to replace them twice
If it's the original battery replace it first. Turn headlights on try to start with button. If lights go off when you push the start button the battery needs replacing.
We have the same issue push the button just clicks sometimes randomly it would start by the botton we cleaned the battery posts and starter bolt still does that
Mine is a 1995 Yamaha Kodiak 400, my fan doesn't kick on, but when I tested it straight with a battery it worked fine. For some reason, the switch at the connector isn't getting any power. I have looked all over this thing and can't find but one single fuse, people say there are relays and a fusebox, but I sure can't find it. The red fuse link by the gas tank is the only one I can find, it's not broken or burnt. Any suggestions??
does a 1987 yamaha big bear 350 4x4 starter use brushes? My big bear won't start I believe it's the starter, the carb has been cleaned and rebuilt, new battery but it won't start it will turn over please help?
i love this i have the same 4 wheeler... where did you get the new stickers at... and it could ether be a fuse or the starter is just worn out you may have to get a new one
What was the solution? I have a 1990 Big Bear. It has a new battery, starter relay, and positive battery cable. The lights work. The main fuse is intact. Nothing at the push button. I can jump start it by going directly from the positive battery terminal to the starter pole while grounded to the frame. I'm not sure how to test any of the relays. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks!
I have a 1990 Big Bear 350 that will not start with the push button but it does when I short the starter solenoid. I changed the solenoid but...still will not start. The battery is new, Could it be the push button?
I have a 99 big bear with the same problem, will not start on the electric starter but will on the pull cord every time , whines over crazy..I have replaced the starter and battery with new one.. please help......
for anyone who hasn't found their trouble yet. mine was doing same thing, changed solenoid and didn't fix it. I found that the 3 wire plug on the solenoid had one connector that corroded in two. found it by holding start button and jiggling wires around.
Mine was the little white relay by battery. Had a crack in it that let dirt it. You should hear it click every time you cycle the key on and off. Opened it up to see inside, plugged it in and turned key on/ off, should be able to see it operating. Hope this helps, spent a lot of time checking everything else.
it's the push start button you need to replace the whole "cluster" in the handlebars they wear out it's pretty common
I have 350 big bear not sure what year but mine is 2 wheel drive, and having same prob I have pull start mine. I read the comments and very helpful ima try solenoid test and if not that ima try starter.
If you are totally dead, but have a good battery, it may be the main fuse. On my Big Bear it is a 20 amp fuse under the seat, front right side at the base of the gas tank. Mine is just like yours, give it a look.
My 1998 Yamaha Big Bear does the exact same thing, but my red light comes on when I press the start button. I ended up bypassing the switch with my own plunger switch I wired in, but I believe the problem is a relay. My friend's quad ('04 BB) has same problem and turned out to be a relay under the seat by battery. Your model is the old school big bear where battery is under the fender. If I can find the relay on mine I'll let you know since our quads look about the same.
OG BB did you find the relay?
My Big Bear did this as well. Check the battery to frame ground, mine was in bad shape loose and corroded. You can pick up a cheap one at Wal-Mart and cut to size if you have to......hope this helped
There is a fuse inside the left wall under the seat. Pull the fuse housing apart and pull out the fuse. It’s likely shot. Replace the fuse and it should start again. Worked for me.
New stickers? Those suckers are over a decade old my friend.
Check the wires going to the solenoid for 12 volts with the start button pressed.if no response,back up to the start button.make sure you are getting 12volts to the button from the ignition switch.you can test the solenoid by simply shooting across the solenoid from battery wire to starter wire,if it starts you have a bad solenoid.if you are not getting a green start light chech the gear shift neutral switch for an open circuit.
I checked the push button and found a lot of corrosion which caused the "no contact". It was easy to remove and clean. Problem solved!
Your battery may have enough power for the lights but not enough amperage to turn the starter or it could be the starter cylenoid?
the little white relay box next to your CDI box that's the Box gone bad that little small one
Mine did the same thing and all I did was replace the wires going to the batteries and that's what fixed it does wires go bad really easy I've had to replace them twice
If it's the original battery replace it first. Turn headlights on try to start with button. If lights go off when you push the start button the battery needs replacing.
We have the same issue push the button just clicks sometimes randomly it would start by the botton we cleaned the battery posts and starter bolt still does that
Solenoid no doubt
Fuse under the seat. It’s your fuse
Mine is a 1995 Yamaha Kodiak 400, my fan doesn't kick on, but when I tested it straight with a battery it worked fine. For some reason, the switch at the connector isn't getting any power. I have looked all over this thing and can't find but one single fuse, people say there are relays and a fusebox, but I sure can't find it. The red fuse link by the gas tank is the only one I can find, it's not broken or burnt. Any suggestions??
starter solinoid its under the seat replace or to see if thats the problem put a screwdriver in between the 2 wires
Had the same problem i passed all tn elatrical and whierd it all up amd got it a new fuse and now starts evry time
does a 1987 yamaha big bear 350 4x4 starter use brushes? My big bear won't start I believe it's the starter, the carb has been cleaned and rebuilt, new battery but it won't start it will turn over please help?
I have the exact problem if you fixed help please tell me what's the problem thanks
i love this i have the same 4 wheeler... where did you get the new stickers at... and it could ether be a fuse or the starter is just worn out you may have to get a new one
gamerproking117
What was the solution? I have a 1990 Big Bear. It has a new battery, starter relay, and positive battery cable. The lights work. The main fuse is intact. Nothing at the push button. I can jump start it by going directly from the positive battery terminal to the starter pole while grounded to the frame. I'm not sure how to test any of the relays. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks!
What was the issue?
I have the same problem also, was also wondering if you solved it...Thanks
Did you figure it out ? Having same issues
I have a 1990 Big Bear 350 that will not start with the push button but it does when I short the starter solenoid. I changed the solenoid but...still will not start. The battery is new, Could it be the push button?
Parakalamos1 have found what your problem was and if so could you tell me
Ever find the problem trying to fix my 98 big bear aswell
Parakalamos1 I believe you should change a starter
I got a 1996 400 kodiak fuse keeps popping under the seat could it be the realy starter
if you have 12 volts at the starter battery wire on the starter then it is a bad starter
What did you ultimately find was wrong?
I have the exact same 4-Wheeler and all my stickers are different
To all you guys saying push start button, on mine the neutral light will not come on but you can still jump the solenoid and it will start.
my neutral light comes on but when I jump the solenoid nothing happens... any ideas?
i got the same ATV
Did you ever figure out what the issue was? Thanks
I have a 99 big bear with the same problem, will not start on the electric starter but will on the pull cord every time , whines over crazy..I have replaced the starter and battery with new one.. please help......
Jeff Slade i know this comment was 2 years ago but my I have the same 4wheeler and i don't have a cord start did you buy yours after market
for anyone who hasn't found their trouble yet. mine was doing same thing, changed solenoid and didn't fix it. I found that the 3 wire plug on the solenoid had one connector that corroded in two. found it by holding start button and jiggling wires around.
Starter relay
Y doesnt any one say what the end result ended up being?
Check the neutral switch
I have a 1999 yahama big bear 350 I have replaced all new electricl parts and it still wont fire HELP
pansy littlejohn cdi?
Looks like battery problems to me ,buy a load tester from an auto parts store and do a load test on it.
It's the push button ground clean the point of contact
That was my problem... thanks for posting that!
I have same problems
Voltage regulator its above the storage box...
There is a fuse by your seat needs to be
its the push start button just take it apart and clean it up they get dirty, easy fix
You where right for me... thanks for posting that!
not a good connection at battery
Starter solenoid.
Its fuses
Bad starter solenoid...
Dead battery dude! or solenoid
diffrent sticker
old stickers
it's the push start button you need to replace the whole "cluster" in the handlebars they wear out it's pretty common
I tried 3 different assemblies, one I took right off a working ATV and it made NO DIFFERENCE.
Starter relay