AtvsParts

Month: February 2023

How do you test ATV solenoids for performance?

1. Visually inspect the solenoid for any signs of damage or corrosion.

Check the wiring connections to ensure that they are properly secured and not corroded.

Ensure that the solenoid is clean and free of any debris or dirt.

Check the electrical circuit to make sure that it is working properly.

Test the solenoid with a multimeter to make sure it is functioning properly.

If necessary, replace any faulty parts or wires.

2. Connect a multimeter to the solenoid and check the voltage reading. The voltage should be between 8-12V when the solenoid is energized.

If the voltage is too low, it could indicate a problem with the solenoid or the power supply. If the voltage is too high, it could indicate a problem with the circuit or a possible short.


3. Test the continuity of the solenoid by connecting the multimeter to the terminals and checking for a current flow.

To test the continuity of a solenoid, you will need to use an ohmmeter. Connect the multimeter leads to the terminals of the solenoid. The multimeter should display a reading of zero ohms, indicating that the solenoid is continuous and has no breaks in the circuit. If the multimeter displays any other value, then there is a break in the circuit and the solenoid is not continuous.
4. Check the amperage draw of the solenoid by connecting the multimeter in series with the solenoid and reading the current flow.

To check the amperage draw of a solenoid, you need to connect the multimeter in series with the solenoid. Set the multimeter to measure current in amps and then connect the probes from the multimeter to the power and ground terminals of the solenoid. Then, turn on the power to the solenoid and read the current flow on the multimeter display.
5. Test the solenoid’s response time by connecting a timing device to the solenoid and measuring the time it takes for the solenoid to open.

Record the results, and repeat the process several times to ensure accuracy.

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HOW TO BLEED YOUR BRAKES THE STANDARD (MANUAL) WAY

TOOLS AND PARTS NEEDED:

  • A jack
  • A wheel nut tool
  • Small impact driver
  • 8 mm wrench
  • A clamp
  • Brake fluid—you’ll want to double-check the manufacturer’s requirements.
  • A bucket to collect old brake fluid

STEP-BY-STEP

  1. Take your jack and raise your rig so you can get underneath.
  2. Take your wheels off using your wheel nut tool and set them to the side.
  3. Locate and remove the brake fluid reservoir cap. If you’re having a hard time removing the screws, use your small impact driver by giving it a light tap.
  4. Clean the cap and rubber diaphragm thoroughly.
  5. Top the brake fluid up to the maximum level mark.
  6. Pump the brake lever or foot pedal 3 to 4 times. Use your clamp to help you keep the brake under tension.
  7. Open the bleeder valve using your 8 mm wrench and let the brake fluid drain into your bucket.
  8. Close the bleeder valve when the brake lever or foot pedal reaches about 80% of its overall travel.
  9. Repeat step 7 and 8 until the brake fluid that comes from the bleeder is completely free of air bubbles.
  10. Do steps 1-9 again on all four wheels.
  11. Top off the brake fluid reservoir.
  12. Replace the lid and rubber diaphragm.

NEGATIVES OF THE STANDARD METHOD

The master cylinder on a UTV or ATV is much smaller than what you would find on a car. Therefore, bleeding your brakes can be a little trickier. Due to their small size, the amount of fluid that is pushed every time you pump the brake is smaller. There may not be enough fluid to efficiently push the air out before you’d have to start the process all over again.

It’s not a quick process. It can take a while to completely flush the brake system, especially if you’re having trouble getting the air out of the line.

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About Replacing Tail Light

As you drive on the roads and highways, your primary goal should be to reach your destination safely and without any incidents. Obeying traffic laws and driving wisely aren’t the only ways to do this. It’s important to keep your vehicle in good shape and make sure it is operating correctly. This is true for something as simple as a tail light. When night falls or bad weather strikes, it won’t be easy for other drivers to see your car if one or both of these lights are out. Replacing tail light bulbs is critical, but it doesn’t have to be difficult.

DON’T PUT IT OFF

Responsibly owning and driving a vehicle requires maintenance and attention to detail. It is easy to forget about issues or put them off until a later date. You shouldn’t drive around too long without a tail light. Not only does this pose a danger for others on the road, but it’s also illegal. You could get cited for this infraction, even on a first instance. Other drivers may rear-end you if they can’t see your car’s tail lights. They may lose control trying to avoid your car once they notice you’re there. Take care of this issue as soon as you can.

THE ISSUES

As you look around, you’ll notice that this isn’t an uncommon problem. Taillights fail frequently for many reasons. The bulb itself may have burned out, as these don’t last forever. There could faulty wiring or a disconnected wire somewhere. Accidents could cause the light to crack or break as well. You may have to replace the light and the light cover in some cases.

WHY DO IT YOURSELF?

Even if you are not the handiest person in the world, this is a task you should be able to handle. You don’t have to be a mechanic or even have experience replacing vehicle bulbs. This is an ideal project for a first-timer. It’ll take you more time to finish this than it would for a professional or someone with more experience. However, you’ll be able to save and learn an important skill.

BE PREPARED

It’s important to know what to expect with any car maintenance or repair job. Fortunately, tail light bulb replacement isn’t difficult and shouldn’t take you more than 45 minutes to an hour to complete. Be aware that newer models may be a little more complicated than older ones, as there will be more wires to disconnect. Make sure you grab a screwdriver, socket wrench and a pair of gloves before starting the replacement process.

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Checking a clutch cable

A typical clutch cable
A typical cable-operated clutch on a front-engined car. Some cars have hydraulically operated clutches.

The clutch cable has a steel-wire inner core sliding inside an outer sheath. It should last at least two years, but check it at every main service; if it breaks it may do so without warning.

The heavy clutch-pedal pressure needed to work it may conceal any initial stiffness or stickiness in the cable itself. The exposed cable ends are the parts most likely to fray and break, especially at the gearbox end.

To check or replace the cable, support the car on ramps or axle stands and chock the wheels on the ground .

Checking the cable

Disconnect the cable at the gearbox end. It is fixed to the clutch-release lever by nuts which also provide adjustment.

Move the clutch pedal by hand. You should be able to feel whether the cable slides smoothly. If it does not, the cable may be bent at too sharp an angle by being wrongly routed.

Usually there are guides to keep its path smoothly curved. Make sure that the outer sheath is not kinked or crushed: if it is, replace the cable.

If the cable needs grease, apply it to the inner cable at each end and slide it back and forth.

Pay particular attention to the cable on a rear-engined car, where its long route makes it extra prone to damage.

Inspect the exposed ends of the inner core, pulling each end in order to reveal as much as possible. If even one strand is broken, the others will soon follow: replace the cable at once.

If the cable passes all checks, reconnect the gearbox end and adjust the nuts until there is the correct amount of free play.

Finally tighten the locknut.

Replacing the cable

Disconnect the gearbox end first and remove the nuts; then free the inner cable from the pedal.

It may have a loop which fits over a hook at the top of the pedal; pull the cable slack and lift it off.

The cable may end in a fork pivoted on the pedal by a clevis pin. The pin has a head at one end and a washer and a split pin at the other, straighten and pull out the split pin with pliers, then push out the clevis pin. Use a new split pin when refitting.

If there is a ball on the end of the cable which fits through a keyhole-shaped slot in the pedal, pull the cable slack and push it up towards the large end of the keyhole to free the ball.

Unscrew any bolts which hold the outer sheath to the bulkhead. Note the order in which washers, spacers and seals are fitted so that you can replace them correctly. Pull the whole cable out through the engine compartment.

Some rear-engined cars, such as the VW Beetle, have clutch, brake and accelerator pedals on a common shaft. To free the clutch cable for replacement you may have to disturb the other two pedals and linkages .

To reach the clutch end of the cable remove the left rear wheel, supporting the car on an axle stand. Adjustment is generally by turning a wingnut or a domed nut and locknut at the clutch end.

Hold the cable with grips to prevent it turning with the nut while adjusting. Turning clockwise reduces free play at the pedal, which should be between 10 and 25 mm. Make sure the adjuster nut is seated properly in the elliptical hole of the clutch lever arm.

Replacing a VW Beetle cable
When replacing a VW cable, adjust it at the clutch. Pass the threaded end through the lever-arm hole and fit the wingnut. Hold the cable with grips during final adjustment to prevent it turning.

Check all the rubber grommets and seals along the route of the cable, and replace any that are worn or damaged. Some may be supplied with the new cable.

Take the old cable and other parts to be replaced to the parts store. Lay the old and new cables side by side and check that they are the same length and that the fittings are the same.

If the old type has been superseded by an approved but slightly different one, make sure you have any adaptors you need.

Find out whether the new cable has to be greased before fitting. Most modern cables have greaseless non-stick linings.

If you do have to grease the cable, use your finger to poke as much high-melting-point grease as you can into the outer sheath at both ends, and slide the cable back and forth to spread the grease.

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