2016 F3-S Conked Out - Any suggestions?

[Charon]

The original post said the machine was running, and then quit. That means the kill switch and spark plugs are okay. It will run when starting fluid is sprayed into it, which points to fuel. Water in the fuel is possible, but unlikely since presumably the machine was driven home from wherever it was last filled. My guess is something electronic, and I would imagine the dealership as a first step connected the diagnostics computer. If you are lucky there is a failed sensor, which the diagnostic should have found. For your sake I hope it's not one of the machine computers. At least it failed at home.

 

[dorourke7280]

I had agreed to the $695, so I’ll pay them for that. They claim there was a code for the cam position sensor, so that was replaced. They say that they’re having trouble diagnosing the problem without hearing it run (hello???). I think I’m just going to pick it up and see if BRP can help. I’ll keep you all posted.

 

[bikerchris1270]

I had agreed to the $695, so I’ll pay them for that. They claim there was a code for the cam position sensor, so that was replaced. They say that they’re having trouble diagnosing the problem without hearing it run (hello???). I think I’m just going to pick it up and see if BRP can help. I’ll keep you all posted.

Ouch! I feel your pain and aggravation.
If it is not to late....have the tech hook up BUDS.....have him show you that the injectors can be triggered by BUDS when commanded......checking ECM Injector driver.....eliminating the ECM as cause......very expensive parts swap which rarely fails

 

[old Timer]

I think it is something as basic as the electronic signal to the fuel injectors has been interrupted. It runs with squirted fuel and has fuel pressure and flow.....and runs with supplemental fuel. Sounds like the fuel injectors are not being electronically triggered.

 

[Charon]

Another possibility would be some sensor shutting it down, such as low oil or coolant level. A sensor reading incorrectly might show as good on the diagnostic computer, but still cause a shutdown. Lots of luck getting any help from BRP. They will almost certainly tell you to take it to an authorized dealer.

 

[dorourke7280]

Well, the verdict seems to be in. The problem was water in the gas tank. And from what I gather, we’re not talking about contaminated gas, we are talking actual water in the gas tank. I have a 20-year-old stepson who hates my guts and also happens to be an auto mechanic. Hmmmmmm.

 

[RazzleH]

I recall my young brother 'helping' dad by filling Dad's fuel tank from the garden hose. He was about 4 years old at the time.

 

[Joel The Biker]

Do they make a locking gas cap for the F3? I am not familiar with the fuel fill on them. If they do, keep it locked and the key hidden. You better check the oil for water too! That will destroy the engine quickly.

 

[Rattlebars]

Do they make a locking gas cap for the F3? I am not familiar with the fuel fill on them. If they do, keep it locked and the key hidden. You better check the oil for water too! That will destroy the engine quickly.

It's native. See video which also shows you the steps to close it easily. First, flop the cap down into the hole. Then turn the key anti-clockwise to the 1 o'clock position. Press down either on both sides of the cap with both thumbs or, because I was holding the camera, put one thumb in the "center" and press until it clicks.

 

[Bruce B]

Well, the verdict seems to be in. The problem was water in the gas tank. And from what I gather, we’re not talking about contaminated gas, we are talking actual water in the gas tank. I have a 20-year-old stepson who hates my guts and also happens to be an auto mechanic. Hmmmmmm.

Have you still got your lock fuel cap on or have got an aftermarket cap.