BeeZee62

I had the exact same problem with my Trooper. I removed both the solenoid and starter cleaned them up and then started tracing wires. After a few days of searching the problem ended up being a faulty master switch. After by-passing the master switch I haven't had a problem.

Thanks for the Advice Lenny. I traced all the wires back from the ignition. Out of curiosity, I bypassed the master switch and I regained power ... reassembled properly and the power was still there. But it still won't start. I used a screwdriver across the two terminals on the solenoid and there's no spark at all. Yesterday when I had the solenoid apart there was a fine coating of grease on the inside. Is it possible that its simply not grease by an electrical conductor of some sort? I think I wiped it clean ... wondering if that could be the problem.

Well, now I've lost all power. The battery is good, brand new in fact. There's power to the backside of the master switch but no power to the solenoid. I've tested the wires going to the solenoid for continuity and they're good. Any ideas?

My gauges appear to be working fine ... when I first start up everything seems normal but after running for a while the temperature gauge is almost in the high end red .... when I come to a stop with the engine still running the oil pressure is almost at zero. I don't believe this should be the case. If anyone can let me know what their normal readings are that would be beneficial. Thanks Barry

Thanks for all the responses folks ... I've gotten it started. I placed a screwdriver across the two contacts on the solenoid et voila ... it started! Now my problems are overheating and low oil pressure. All fluid levels are at the proper marks. I went for a short 3 mile ride on nice level ground and the engine temperature was almost redlining. At idle the oil pressure is almost non-existant yet comes up when I rev the engine. This trooper is really starting to get on my nerves ... except for the fact that when it is running, it's alot of fun. Any ideas on overheating and low oil pressure?

Well, I've been really busy for the past month and haven't had an opportunity to go for a ride. Had the time today, went out and my Trooper won't start. All the electrical accessories work, the fan runs but when the key is turned to the start position there's nothing. I've checked all the fuses and they're all fine. I thought maybe the battery was a bit low so I charged it up .. still nothing so I bought a new battery .. still nothing. Any ideas folks?

Mine self corrected after about a week of easy running. I also put a heater in the garage to make sure everything had a chance to dry out good.

I had a similar problem and it self-corrected. However, fuse panel in the passenger side foot-well was completely submerged. I'm going to relocate that fuse box to the other side of the firewall, up on top behind the frame bar. Of course I won't be doing this until I install my liftable hood. I'm planning on enclosing the area with high density foam as well as sealing off the air vents on the fuse box cover. To the best of my knowledge, fused don't generate heat.

I was riding kind of rough over the weekend and took my Trooper out for a little ride today. I noticed a loud clunking noise from the right front end while hitting ruts. I wasn't travelling very fast, maybe 30 at best. Now, I'm about as mechanically inclined as a shoe-horn My instincts tell me however that its probably the shocks. I've inspected them and there's no evidence of any fluid leakage .. presuming their filled with oil. If they're gas filled then I've probably blown a seal. I also noticed that the steering is sluggish. Any help I can get will be most appreciated folks. Barry

I just recently installed a snorkle as suggested by kinarfi and it worked great. I was looking at the vent lines from the differentials and I'm going to route them up higher as I do alot of mud and water riding. I'll know later this week if any water/mud seeped into the diffs as I'll be changing out the fluids.

Thanks Mike ... I didn't receive a winch manual. I'll let it dry out completely ... but seeing as I like the mud I may have to invest in a waterproof winch.

I was out playing in the mud on the weekend and my winch was working fine .. pulled out a couple of quads and a Rhino. Needless to say everyone was quite impressed as this was the first time they've seen a Trooper. Once all was said and done, my winch cable wouldn't retract and I can't let any more cable out ... the swtich doesn't work. The winch did get wet .. actually it was submerged a couple of times .. thank goodness for having a snorkle. My question, is the stock winch a piece of crap and not pooched or after a few good days of drying out will it work again? Or could it be as simple as a fuse?

I've got 30" ITP Mudlites and have no problem at all crawling

Hi folks ... I'm brand new here today and must state that the information I've found thus far has been invaluable. Two days ago my left front lower spindle dropped out .. thankfully I wasn't going fast and managed to prevent any substantial damage. Thanks to the information here I was able to provide the fix to my local dealer - who's really not all that up on Joyner products seeing as I have the only unit they've sold. Nevertheless, I'm still happy with my Trooper - particularly when I can go virtually anywhere even in the snow.