1997 venture diagnostic lights

[skipdoc]

Just purchased 1997 venture 600 with smart carb.Diagnostic light blinks three times and dose not shut off.Had the carbs cleaned.Starts great idles around 500 rpms.Slow start out and top end.Any ideas why the lights stay on and lack of get up and go.

Thanks, skipdoc

 

[snowdad4]

is one blink of the light longer than the other two and are you sure of the count?

theres a two long/one short code for the tps and if there is a problem with the temp sensor it will show one long followed by three quick flashes. theres also three flash slightly longer than the initial startup flash that references the solenoid valves.

you can test either of the solenoids by either voltage or resistance.

 

[skipdoc]

Thanks for the response.It looks like three long flashes.Is replacing a solenoid a big job?And is it going to hurt the sled riding it with it not functioning properly?

Thanks, skipdoc

 

[snowdad4]

depending on how stuck they are in the carbs, most times its easy to remove and replace, except for the wallet. account for the 0-ring seals at the bottom.

i would suggest testing all four solenoids. you just need a quality multimeter and a 12v power source.

if i remember correctly, if the solenoid(s) arent functioning properly, the system goes into somewhat of a "limp mode" basically rendering the smart carbs useless and returning them to somewhat of a regular carb. probably use more fuel or have poor performance. if jetted correctly and not on the edge, leaning out hopefully wont be an issue.