Herrindude 9 Posted September 15, 2020 I wa just given a 2003 rubicon and it is not running. I had to buy anew ignition switch and am trying to charge a 2 year old battery, so i got alot of work to do. I hope i can find info here to get er running. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheeler 2,530 Posted September 15, 2020 Hi. Welcome. I’m sure someone here will be able able to help ya out! Tons of knowledge here!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,603 Posted September 15, 2020 welcome to ATVH. dude Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadetree 6,036 Posted September 15, 2020 welcome to the forums. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herrindude 9 Posted September 15, 2020 Thanks for the welcome, as hurricane sandy is due south from my house right now, i just got a new ignition switch in and the lights will come on. The battery wont hold a charge so i topped it off with distilled water and it seems to be charging good now, so maybe it will spin over in a while. I am dodging wing gusts up to 50 mph so i have to pick and choose when to work on it as i have an open carport. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheeler 2,530 Posted September 15, 2020 Hope u fare well. Sucks I don’t have a garage.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBRider 1,411 Posted September 15, 2020 Welcome to the site Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,603 Posted September 15, 2020 your not too far from Mobile Alabama ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcsman 1,414 Posted September 15, 2020 Welcome to the forum, hope you come thru the hurricane ok... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,148 Posted September 15, 2020 Welcome to the forum !!! I am 1hour and 45 minutes to your east in Lacombe , Louisiana Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herrindude 9 Posted September 16, 2020 fishfiles were you damaged during the last hurricane? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retro 4,074 Posted September 16, 2020 Welcome to ATV Honda! Start a thread on your repairs so we can follow your progress if ya wish? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herrindude 9 Posted September 16, 2020 mobile bay is 1.5 miles to my west and the hurricane track right now comes over my house. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herrindude 9 Posted September 16, 2020 retro, i will give step by step of what it took to get her running, just waiting on my clymer manual. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retro 4,074 Posted September 16, 2020 We have a factory service manual here: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retro 4,074 Posted September 16, 2020 I didn't want to go off topic in your intro thread... was hoping that you'd start another thread. But I gotta warn ya, that battery is junk... don't try to run it with that battery in it else ya risk frying the regulator/rectifier or the stator. And if the regulator shorts internally your CDI could get fried by excessive voltage (greater than 16.5 volts fries 'em) as well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herrindude 9 Posted September 16, 2020 thanks retro for the heads up, as soon as i get thru the storm i will start a fixing my machine post. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RubiDan 596 Posted September 16, 2020 Welcome and keep your head down during the storm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,148 Posted September 16, 2020 8 hours ago, Herrindude said: fishfiles were you damaged during the last hurricane? No , that one went to the west , Lake Charles got it bad ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,148 Posted September 16, 2020 Herrindude , I agree with Retro , I would bite the bullet and buy a new battery if it is two years old and dead and start yourself a thread >>>> I have been buying Duracell batteries , they are a little bit more expensive than the cheapies , they are about $125 now but come with a 24 month warranty , I hvae quite a few and have never had to replace one yet ----- I was married the first time in Mobile , Alabama , spent a lot of time on Dolphin Island at in laws place Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeepwm69 7,783 Posted September 16, 2020 Welcome aboard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derf40 140 Posted September 16, 2020 Welcome dude, we'll help you, just take cover for now...good luck Derf40 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melatv 797 Posted September 16, 2020 Hi: Big Welcome Here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herrindude 9 Posted September 17, 2020 The hurricane has passed and the house stands but carport was ripped off and landed on our car. No power, trees and power lines down everywhere , its A BIG mess. But I thank God that only 1 death and one missing My brothers house has tree thu roof into living room. It was worse than anyone imagined 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites