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Fuel system issue?
01/25/19 at 18:24:30
 
So, @rutcutter and I bought our XP1000's at different times and from different dealers. We use independently sourced fuel; he usually ~110 Octane Ethanol free and me usually PURE88 Ethanol Free. We've tried additives, Seafoam, etc - thinking maybe we both somehow managed to get bad fuel, but we're convinced our simultaneous and EXACT same issues are not fuel, but instead filter or fuel pump related.

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Bombing down the trail, any terrain, any speed and after ~30 miles, it will start acting like its fuel starve. Sometimes you can feather the throttle a little and keep it going, but its very lurchy. In most cases, once that symptom begins, usually you get a backfire or two, then the machine just comes to a slow stop and stalls. Fix seems to be, wait a few seconds, turn the key forward, listen to the fuel pump cycle and start it back up. Usually this is good for another ~5 miles before the stall occurs again.

I phoned in the VIN to Polaris, but they claim no recalls, no known TSB's or issues. We're both under 2000 miles on the bikes at this time.

Ideas?
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Re: Fuel system issue?
Reply #1 - 01/26/19 at 00:02:03
 
When this happens....have you opened the fuel cap to see if perhaps the fuel is hot/boiling ?

Yamaha had this issue with the Grizzly 700 awhile back.

Also, does it occur at any/all elevations ?

I don’t believe it to be quality of fuel. I think you've ruled that out.

Just a thought.....  🤔
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Reply #2 - 01/26/19 at 04:54:28
 
My RZR  was doing that last summer at elevations over 8000 feet.  Polaris was useless for help.  Dealer and I replaced fuel tank (has the one vent  valve molded into it.) and fuel pump.  Won't know if its fixed until I get back to Utah.  Mine would have an enormous amount of pressure in the fuel tank.  Did you have pressure upon opening fuel cap?
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Reply #3 - 01/26/19 at 08:15:11
 
No pressure in the tank. We initially thought maybe 1/2 tank of fuel was creating the issue, but we topped off in Hildale/Colorado City and the issue surfaced just a few miles down the trail.

As for elevation, we've been low elevation the last 6 days.. all in/around Hurricane.

These issues started for both machines around 1500 miles on the odometer. We've run high elevation earlier this summer without issue. Maybe a low elevation issue?  Roll Eyes
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Reply #4 - 01/26/19 at 13:24:38
 
Most my experience with fuel has been with carbs but clogged filters or clogged air intake to the tank will both do that.  You stated in one of the other posts that the wind was bad and you are in a sandy area which could cause you both to clog up one or the other at the same time.
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Reply #5 - 01/26/19 at 16:54:07
 
Rich wrote on 01/26/19 at 13:24:38:
Most my experience with fuel has been with carbs but clogged filters or clogged air intake to the tank will both do that.  You stated in one of the other posts that the wind was bad and you are in a sandy area which could cause you both to clog up one or the other at the same time.


We both cleaned and replaced air filters. I had a brand new air filter upon arrival and Rut replaced his on Day 1.
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Reply #6 - 01/26/19 at 19:14:08
 
It is the weirdest thing I have ever had to deal with. Two separate quads but when they run, they run great, but when the problem starts it is with both machines at the same time, sometimes at the exact same time. I think it has to do with something atmospheric. Or maybe aliens or radiation from nuclear fall out from the bomb tests. It has only done it on the trips to southern Ut.  It is just frustrating!!!!
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Reply #7 - 01/26/19 at 22:41:12
 
I actually meant the tube to allow air into the gas tank as fuel leaves and the fuel filter inside the tank on the pump for the fuel injection.  Lost power on my Raptor at the dunes once cause the filter would clog up but when I shut the machine off the dirt in the tank would fall off the filter.  It would then start to build up again as I ran the quad hard.
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Reply #8 - 02/05/19 at 02:20:58
 
Polaris has an issue with the fuel pumps going bad on the Side by Side's. You can get a aftermarket pump from Quantum fuel systems. They have a search feature on the web site to search by vehicle. You can pull the fuel module out of the tank, pull the OEM pump and install the new pump. Intatll a test gauge in you system to test the pump I believe you will find the pressure is dropping off after you ride  for a while. When you shut it off and wait then refire it the pump has cooled to make it a bit further.
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Reply #9 - 02/05/19 at 09:29:35
 
Hey Les, how you doing. You helped me do my pinion nut out in Wendover.

I installed the Quantum pump in my 1000 last week, I haven't been able to take it out and see if it acts up. The strange thing with this issue is that it has only happened in southern Utah. We have rode hundreds of miles in northern and central Utah, in between trips to southern Utah, with no issues.

I didn't check the pressures. I didn't notice a test port when I had it tore down.

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Reply #10 - 02/14/19 at 20:01:59
 
Mike:
We have been busy down here in Arizona this winter. he have a small shop in Brenda and have doing minor repairs, oil changes.
We haven't taken the time to go out and stir any of the dirt around here. When not in the shop we have been helping fix a friends place up to his liking, he just bought it in October. We bought his old place and a few things to change here to make it ours.

As the year speeds along it will soon time to head back to Nevada for the summer.

Sounds like you guys are getting out there and stirring the dirt a bit.

If you get on the RZR.net forum, go to RZR 800 specific, there is a good write up on checking fuel pressure, it can be used to check the quads also.
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Reply #11 - 03/12/19 at 17:10:29
 
A huge shout-out to Rut for offering, then executing on replacing the factory defective fuel pump in my new 2018 Sportsman XP1000. I think Rut and I confirmed that after ~1200 miles, these factory pumps crap the bed and likely overheat causing the stalling effect.

And, going above and beyond, Rut even rewired some of my dealers apparent shoddy work on my street legal lights and even fixed *MY* shoddy work on my Rotopax mount!  Grin

Kudos and a HUGE thank you to my friend Mike (Rut) for all this super work on my behalf!
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Reply #12 - 08/27/20 at 10:27:20
 
Be careful removing fuel cap on a pressurized 2011 Grizzly 700 tank. I know a guy who had the cap shoot out of his hand as gas sprayed out like a geyser. A moment later he was engulfed in flames. Horrible. Anyone heard of this?
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Reply #13 - 08/27/20 at 10:46:05
 
The Grizzly issue has been discussed quite a bit in prior threads. Pretty scary...

Here's a really old thread (one of many) on the subject:

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Reply #14 - 08/27/20 at 10:51:23
 
yes, thank you. There are several forum that are full of similar instances, usually without fires, thank God. Problem is, these forums don't have real names or contact information. So I cannot reach out to folks to learn more. There's a member on here by the name of RonK who described a similar thing back in 2014 I believe. Trying to reach him now. If you know of anyone who experienced this, I would greatly appreciate a reply. I'm gonna try to message you privately with my number because I'm not familiar with the Code of Conduct here Smiley -Neil Chapman
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Reply #15 - 05/22/21 at 09:59:02
 
I have a concern that seems to be related to this thread.
2015 XP1000 2 seater, a bit short of 7000 miles.  I have been on 5-6 rides since winter.  The unit started surging on me, getting worse as the ride progressed.  the last ride the surging started at about 35 miles into the ride.
I put sea foam through the tank - no change.
The dealer in Ogden has replaced the fuel pump and completely rebuilt a clutch. Put on a new belt. $1200  Wanted to return it to me as completed.  As I drove it home the surging began again and got worse as I turned around and headed back to the dealer.  The engine quit when I stopped without action on my part.  I took the tech for a ride and could barely keep the engine running when I slowed or stopped,
They say they have checked everything that might be a factor and all is in specs.  the engine is fine.
They have no idea of what is happening.  They will be on it Monday.
Any suggestions?  Any oddball ideas of what might be happening?
Help - I am headed for a week long trip next Tuesday with my buddies and surely do not want to have only the 800 for a ride.
The idea of cleaning the tank was mentioned.  Did that solve the problem for you?
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Reply #16 - 05/23/21 at 07:04:48
 
I'm willing to bet you have that garbage fuel pump that Rut & I had to contend with (on brand new XP 1000's). We replaced the fuel pumps with after market units and no issues since..
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Reply #17 - 05/23/21 at 10:40:13
 
Put a pressure gauge on the fuel system, check the pressure, it should be near 60 psi. The easiest place it right at the tank where the fuel line goes back to the engine. If the pressure is low and I suspect it will be, replace the pump with a Quantum pump. You don't need to change the complete module, just the pump in the module for around $80.00.
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Hope this information helps someone.

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Reply #18 - 05/24/21 at 11:02:46
 
Wish it did, but the fuel pump has already been replaced.
Still surges and quits at idle.
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Reply #19 - 05/24/21 at 11:06:27
 
BruteForce wrote on 05/23/21 at 07:04:48:
I'm willing to bet you have that garbage fuel pump that Rut & I had to contend with (on brand new XP 1000's). We replaced the fuel pumps with after market units and no issues since..


The old fuel pump that has just been replaced is the original issue and has almost 7000 miles on it.
The new one is OEM and may also have the problems you indicated.  It seems, though, that even a bad pump ought to work for a few minutes.  So......??
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Reply #20 - 05/24/21 at 11:54:32
 
Most have replaced the OEM pump with a Quantum. Even some 2018 W 3000 miles. If you have 60PSI it is probably injectors.
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Reply #21 - 05/24/21 at 13:22:02
 
A quick pressure will point to or eliminate the pump.


Check the throttle position  sensor.

Maybe a long shot but check all the grounds and clean them, the electronics are very picky about voltage.

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