Shot Start

[canuck5]

I wanted to pass this onto any doo guys can’t remember if I had. Last spring riding with a buddy he blew a belt on a hard climb 2018 850. Sled shut off belt changed no problem. Go to start using shot and no fire ok no problem pull start no go……key is in place kill switch is up. We start pulling and I can clearly hear zero spark attempt. My only thought was did his knee smash the shot? Unplug shot sled fires first pull! Plug back in no go. He rode rest of weekend with no shot. If you have a Doo with shot start die for no reason unplug SHOT and pull the rope could save you a chopper.


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[Dawizman]

It's been said before, but definitely a good piece of advise to spread around. Could definitely save a guy a long day and a tow or flight.

 

[maxwell]

Yea, something strange with the 2018’shot start as mine did that too. First year bugs


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[oler1234]

Which plug is it? Anyone have a picture for reference

 

[maxwell]

Which plug is it? Anyone have a picture for reference

No pic but it’s the only wire that comes out of the shot start capacitor on the chain case. Unplugs at the chain case


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[canuck5]

Which plug is it? Anyone have a picture for reference

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[ducati]

Thanks to the original poster for this one. My 2020 ch!t down on me on a climb today and would not fire. I remembered this and managed to get it fired up however I think there is a larger issue as it died on me two more times and has a bad sound to it so I think there is something more major wrong. This got me out of the bush at least as I limped it home.


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[maxwell]

Thanks to the original poster for this one. My 2020 ch!t down on me on a climb today and would not fire. I remembered this and managed to get it fired up however I think there is a larger issue as it died on me two more times and has a bad sound to it so I think there is something more major wrong. This got me out of the bush at least as I limped it home.


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when the shot start capacitor fails it has the ability to fry the stator.

 

[ducati]

when the shot start capacitor fails it has the ability to fry the stator.

Thanks for the info, very appreciated


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[Cableguy]

Is Having to push the start button more than once ro start the sled a sign it is getting weak?

 

[canuck5]

Thanks to the original poster for this one. My 2020 ch!t down on me on a climb today and would not fire. I remembered this and managed to get it fired up however I think there is a larger issue as it died on me two more times and has a bad sound to it so I think there is something more major wrong. This got me out of the bush at least as I limped it home.


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That’s great to hear was my original intent hope to avoid the sky hook.


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[crazy_cappa]

Is Having to push the start button more than once ro start the sled a sign it is getting weak?

I had a 19 that seemed like you had to hold the button for a long time, push it really hard, or try it a couple times before it would work. It then would only work occasionally, then not at all, they replaced the shot capacitor on warranty on that sled.

 

[CJD]

I had a 19 that seemed like you had to hold the button for a long time, push it really hard, or try it a couple times before it would work. It then would only work occasionally, then not at all, they replaced the shot capacitor on warranty on that sled.

My 19 always worked. but on occasion you had to hold it down for a long time and every once in a while you had to release it and press it a second time. it was like that from day one but always worked.

 

[jcjc1]

on the 2nd season of my 2020 freeride the shot starter worked sporadically and then hardly at all. it was a faulty crankshaft sensor and replaced under warranty.

 

[NoBrakes!]

My 19 always worked. but on occasion you had to hold it down for a long time and every once in a while you had to release it and press it a second time. it was like that from day one but always worked.

I had a 19 that seemed like you had to hold the button for a long time, push it really hard, or try it a couple times before it would work. It then would only work occasionally, then not at all, they replaced the shot capacitor on warranty on that sled.

Funny my 19 was the same until one day... nothing... they found a wire had come out of the crimped retainer inside of the clip.. was tough to find that one

 

[Summit 934]

Funny my 19 was the same until one day... nothing... they found a wire had come out of the crimped retainer inside of the clip.. was tough to find that one

That’s exactly what happened to my 19 as well. Apparently there’s a series of tests that are done and one of them is looking at that particular wire, just not sure which one it is but it’s a common problem...must’ve had the janitor crimping wires that day!

 

[NoBrakes!]

happened just after warranty too... awesome! lol

 

[Summit 934]

happened just after warranty too... awesome! lol

I’m pretty sure they plan that! Lol

 

[Shredder]

And at what shop rates are now trying to trace wiring issues when a sled is off warranty can get expensive real fast.

 

[kenvb]

please explain to this 69 yr old sledder.what Shot start is?