Help - Virage 800DI starts but dies when let of start button

I have an '01 Virage 800Di. It starts and runs when I press the
starter button, but then dies after I lift my finger off the button.
After I do this several times, it eventually takes off. It also seems
like it has a cold starting issue as it dies sometimes shortly after
it starts as well until it gets warmed up. I seem to remember a past
post on tnis forum about this, but can't seem to find it.... any
ideas? Thanks!

Here is an old TSB but it doesn't sound like exactly what yours is
doing. This is more of a problem when hot and hard to restart but here goes.

Service Bulletin # PWC-00-05
August 8, 2000

Subject
Add Jumper Wire to CDI
Model Affected: Serial Number Range:
2000 Virage (W005197D) ALL
2000 Virage TX (W005199D) ALL
2000 Pro 1200 (W004999D) ALL
2000 Genesis (W005099D) ALL

SCENARIO #1 MODELS WITH DUAL FUNCTION START/STOP BUTTON

Symptom: Engine will not turn over when engine is warm. After stopping
the engine and trying
to re-start the engine when warm, the starter motor will not turn over.
In this scenario, the CDI
remains powered up after the engine is shut off, causing the CDI to
think the engine is still run-ning
even though it is not. After the engine and CDI cool, it will re-start
normally. Install jumper
wire PN 2460928 to resolve this issue, following the instructions below.

SCENARIO #2 MODELS WITH SEPARATE START/STOP BUTTON

Symptom: Engine turns over but will not start when engine is warm. After
stopping the engine
and trying to re-start the engine when warm, the engine will crank, but
not start. Again, in this
scenario, the CDI remains powered up after the engine is shut off,
causing the CDI to think the
engine is still running even though it is not. After the engine and CDI
cool, it will re-start normally.
Install jumper wire PN 2460928 to resolve this issue, following the
instructions below.
Parts Required
Quantity
Part No. Description
1 2460928 Harness, Jumper, PWC

Repair Procedure
Step 1
1. Disconnect the NEGATIVE (-) battery cable from
the battery.
2. Open electrical box.
3. Disconnect RED/PURPLE wire from CDI box.
4. Clean the FEMALE end of the RED/PURPLE wire,
disconnected in the previous step and apply electri-cal
tape to seal the open end. Tuck the FEMALE
end of the RED/PURPLE wire under the CDI box.
RED/PURPLE wire from CDI
PWC-00-05 Page 2 of 2
Step 2
1. Install the RED/PURPLE end of the jumper wire,
PN2460928, on to RED/PURPLE MALEconnector
from the CDI box.
2. Install the open ORANGE connector end to the
open ORANGE spade on the terminal board.
Step 3
1. Once the jumper wire is connected, carefully pack
the wires inside the electrical box cover, making
sure that wires are not kinked or damaged on any
internal component. Install the electrical box on the
mounting plate and lock the latches.
Wrap with electrical tape,
tuck under CDI
Connect RED/PURPLE
jumper wire to RED/
PURPLE male connec-tor
from CDI box.
Connect open ORANGE end to the
ORANGE spade connector on the
terminal board.
2. Reconnect the NEGATIVE (-) battery cable to the
NEGATIVE battery terminal.

Customer Notification

Please perform this Service Bulletin on all affected units in your
inventory. Contact owners of delivered
units immediately and make arrangements to perform this warranty repair.
Sincerely,
POLARIS SALES INC.
Craig M. Wilfahrt
Manager, Service/Technical Training

cgustafs RemoveThis @ndsuext.nodak.edu wrote:
> I have an '01 Virage 800Di. It starts and runs when I press the
> starter button, but then dies after I lift my finger off the button.
> After I do this several times, it eventually takes off. It also seems
> like it has a cold starting issue as it dies sometimes shortly after
> it starts as well until it gets warmed up. I seem to remember a past
> post on tnis forum about this, but can't seem to find it.... any
> ideas? Thanks!
>