2010 rt sm5 will not start

[noname]

This is the second time the can am will not start. Went from Barre VT to Irvine Ca three weeks ago and were succesful in getting there however when the bike sat for two days and we tried to start it--no luck. We had it towed to the Irvine dealership where we were scheduled for an oil change anyway. Here's what they told us--Found carbon fouled spark plugs and replaced them. Customer had same symptoms as a stuck evap purge valve. The valve is working now. May want to have valve replaced in the future. Well, we drove back to VT using the northern route and landed safely Saturday morning with no prolblem until we tried to start the bike this morning (Wednesday) and the same thing happened again. This time, my wife was persistent and after many tries, it turned over but it does not give us confidence. We have scheduled another oil change and valve job for next week as normal scheduled maintenance. Has anyone else had this problem. We are a little worried scheduling our next trip. By the way, the trip was awesome but we are going to leave Kansas, the heat and wind, to Dorothy and Toto the next time we travel!! We never saw another Can Am (7200 miles) during the entire trip until the very last day in Malone NY. Go Figure

 

[NancysToy]

If it turns out you are repeatedly fouling plugs, there is something amiss with the ignition system, fuel injection system, or sensors. There are many possibilities. Have your dealer contact BRP dealer tech support for help in troubleshooting this problem.

 

[spyryder]

You could also try the "drowned engine mode" in case it's flooded:

 

[noname]

When you try to start it does the starter motor turn the engine over (even though it doesn't whir to life)?

Yes that is what is happening

 

[noname]

You could also try the "drowned engine mode" in case it's flooded:

Thank you for the suggestion. Does WOT mean wide open throttle?

 

[noname]

You could also try the "drowned engine mode" in case it's flooded:

If it turns out you are repeatedly fouling plugs, there is something amiss with the ignition system, fuel injection system, or sensors. There are many possibilities. Have your dealer contact BRP dealer tech support for help in troubleshooting this problem.

Thanks--will definitely be bringing it up with the dealer and your suggestion.

 

[boborgera]

Does WOT mean wide open throttle?

Yes,.