1993 Pantera - Snowmobile Forum: Your #1 Snowmobile Forum

bigb609 · 04-01-2005, 08:46 PM

Just wondering if a broken reverse switch would prevent the machine from starting
New to this and don't know much about this machine at all
any thought's would be great
Thankx bigb609

**smallengineguy** · 04-02-2005, 01:44 PM

It's not electronic reverse, is it? If it's mechanical, it shouldn't make a difference if it is broken or not.

bigb609 · 04-02-2005, 02:19 PM

No it is mechanical and after some more testing found that that did not matter
So now I have it down to that the fuel pump does not seem to work just wondering if there is a fuse or a reley somewhere that i could check??
Thankx for your reply and help
Bigb609

Also thought I should mention that the Pantera is an 550 EFI.
Been trying to find if there is a fuse or a rely useing Alpha Sport fish plates but no luck so far
Thankx again

sesnopro · 04-02-2005, 02:30 PM

when you turn on the key can you hear the fuel pump?

**smallengineguy** · 04-02-2005, 03:26 PM

Go to brownsleisureworld.com and check there.

bigb609 · 04-02-2005, 03:53 PM

No can not hear the fuel pump
Bigb609

sesnopro · 04-02-2005, 05:43 PM

than unless the plugs are wet, that might be your the problem.

**smallengineguy** · 04-02-2005, 05:59 PM

Disconnect the fuel rail where it meets the inlet line. Then turn the sled on. Fuel should come out the line and the pump should run. If not, pump bad?

bigb609 · 04-02-2005, 06:11 PM

Well it seems that about 1 in 50 tries that the pump comes on so looks to be intermitent so whether the pump has a built in reley or a bad wire connection some where will nave to check it further
thankx guys have any other suggestions
bigb609

bigb609 · 04-02-2005, 08:38 PM

Well as it turns out there is a poor elecrical connection at the fuel pump on top of the fuel tank
Thankx again guys
Bigb609

**smallengineguy** · 04-02-2005, 09:20 PM

Gotta love the easy fixes!!