M7 wont start

[m7162]

hey, my wife took my '05 M7 out yesterday to big lake to ride ... was -30 out there. got it back to the house and in garage. started it once, backfired and now it wont start. any suggestions as to what might be wrong..... Thanks Mike

 

[Ridgerat]

Lean burn down???
I hope not!

 

[rev440alaska]

when it goes from -30 to 70 in your garage it probably got condensation in the gas

 

[m7162]

how should she try to get rid of the condensation? I'm on the slope right now and she is tryin to figure out how to fix it. Its not in a heated garage, so its only about 30 degrees in there. She did put about a half a bottle of heet in in today.

 

[I_boondock]

Fuel pump may be frozen/stuck. Happens sometimes with extreme temperatures or temperature swings.

Easy way to check if it's pumping fuel. But you run the risk of burning down your sled, garage, house and anything else near if you're not careful.

PM me if you want details.

 

[AkHockey10]

I was out their Friday (Big Lake) and my 800 froze a carb and my 600's fuel pump froze and the only sled that ran great was a '91 Startrak

 

[akmclean]

I would bet its the fuel pump. I had one go out on my m, and if i remember right the dealer said it was not uncommon in the 05's

 

[theultrarider]

Mike, get it in a heated garage for a few hours and I bet it'll start right up. Might have to change the plugs....I had to get mine started by using ether yesterday in the -30 here. It was either that, or drag them in the garage by hand!
Tim

 

[m7162]

she runs again!!!

finally got her started, was flooded as all hell. got all that gas out, changed plugs and ran her down the road for a few.... all better . thanks for all the input guys. no more riding my sled for the wife when its -30 outside.

 

[Spook]

It's also not a bad idea to put some HEAT in the tank. Not alot, but it will keep the water/condensation out. It's more of a prevenative for the next time.

 

[REV GUY]

Shes got more balls than I do to ride at 30 below! When are you coming back from the slope? Im up for ride.

 

[m7162]

ya she does, but now she says she wont ever do it again.... so not worth it and she thought she broke my sled. anyways, i get home on friday hopefully it warms up by the time i get home.

 

[REV GUY]

cool man, talk to you then.

 

[AKboondocker]

Sunday Sunday Sunday guys

 

[m7162]

yes yes yes . sunday for sure

 

[REV GUY]

Im in on Sunday.

 

[Dash]

Meeeee tooooo!

 

[m7162]

happy bday Josh...... and we're we going on sunday? anybody got any ideas?

 

[REV GUY]

Thanks Mike, anywhere is fine with me

 

[recon_ross]

Hey fellas I wanna go ridin too. I promise the adventure will end on time and without hassle or misdirection. Give me a call.