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I recently purchased a slightly used HD5 and having an intermittent issue with the starter.  When trying to start, the starter engages then immediately disengages.  It acts like a failing bendix.  I replaced the starter with an aftermarket unit and still had the problem so I took it to my dealer and they replaced that starter with a factory unit.  I got it home and a couple of days later the same issue again.  I returned to the dealer and they replaced the starter yet again.  Unfortunately, still having the same issue and not keen on going back to the dealer.  Eventually I can get it started but not before major frustration sets in :(. Any input from others would be very much appreciated.

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To me it sounds like an electrical problem. Like the power is intermittently cutting out. Possibly broken wire or maybe even key switch/ignition contact is bad.

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I think that the starter requires either that (1) the transmission is in park OR (2) the brake is depressed. As a test of a failing <Park> signal, I would suggest that you always start it with brake depressed. If it still cuts out then at least you ruled out a signalling issue.

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Thanks for the feedback.  To further clarify, it doesn't appear to be electrical since the starter continues to "spin" if you hold the key in the start position.  Its more like something you would find in a car starter with a bad Bendix.  It just doesn't stay engaged long enough to turn the crank.

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Having suffered the same issue with the Homestead dealer, it wouldn’t engage once out of three or four tries. RIVA had charged $600+ to fix the issue only to get it home and have it happen again!

took it back and each trip was the same result. Finally I tested the voltage getting to the starter and it was less than 9 volts. Replaced the battery with an Odissey 1200T (much larger but fits well) and voltage was 12.2 at the starter and for the last year it has not missed once.

Obviously Can-am to save money chose the cheapest battery that might do the job. And RIVA had no clue. Stay away!!!

be safe and good luck!

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Oh, and by the way, I had considered replacing the Bendix… Massive undertaking as I see it, because have to disassemble the left side of the engine and gearbox to get to it. This would have been horrible if I had done so because it was so unnecessary. Do not tackle replacing the bendix before you try a bigger battery (or at least one designed to do the job)

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