No 4X4 in reverse in cold weather?
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No 4X4 in reverse in cold weather?
Hey guys,
So far this year in the cold weather I have had no problems with the reverse override (when I need 4X4). The past two days while plowing I did not have 4X4 in reverse (yes, I was in AWD mode) while pressing the reverse override button. It happened for anoput 30-45 minutes and then It would work fine. I'm thinking of pulling the plug at the switch to check the connection, maybe add some dielect grease. I'm guessing it is the override button because I do have 4X4 in High and Low, just not in reverse.
Any thoughts?
Also this week I broke my winch cable and broke a puck (skid) on my glacier blade. Sucks... I can only attribute these to driver error....
But I still love my machine!!
So far this year in the cold weather I have had no problems with the reverse override (when I need 4X4). The past two days while plowing I did not have 4X4 in reverse (yes, I was in AWD mode) while pressing the reverse override button. It happened for anoput 30-45 minutes and then It would work fine. I'm thinking of pulling the plug at the switch to check the connection, maybe add some dielect grease. I'm guessing it is the override button because I do have 4X4 in High and Low, just not in reverse.
Any thoughts?
Also this week I broke my winch cable and broke a puck (skid) on my glacier blade. Sucks... I can only attribute these to driver error....
But I still love my machine!!
2005 SPORTSMAN 500 HO
Warn Winch / Glacier Plow System
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You sound like me....... Driver error.....lol.Also this week I broke my winch cable and broke a puck (skid) on my glacier blade. Sucks... I can only attribute these to driver error....
05' Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI, 2.5 warn winch, tool box, front grill, rear bumper, gas pack, Magellan Sportrak Pro GPS and Collett radio.
02' Polaris Sportsman 700, ITP 589 m/s, K&N air filter, Polaris front and rear bumpers.
02' Polaris Sportsman 700, ITP 589 m/s, K&N air filter, Polaris front and rear bumpers.
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AAArrrghhh!
I took it to the dealer yesterday for the problem (intermittenly engaging in 4X4 when in reverse). Today I picked it up and there was mud and water in the differential!
They cleaned the rollersand all the crap out, also replaced th eseals and O-rings. Now the 4X4 works fine now... i only had to pay 400.00!!!.
That made me SICK. So I asked them how water got in there? They were dumb founded (They took pics to show me what it looked like) as to how the water would get inside the housing. There were no leaks comming out of the differential and the vent line was in place.
Then I asked if power washing could cause this to happen. They thought that it might be the cause.
I usually clean the atv with my power washer, I never aim it directly at the housing or seals when cleaning it so I am uneasy about that answer.
Now mind you, this dealer has usually been by my side the past few years, they really seem genuine so I don't think that they would screw me.
I'm not gonna use thw power washer again to clean it. But if this happens again I will blame Polaris.
Damn, should have bought the warranty.....
Do you guys think that the power washer could do this? Any thoughts?
I took it to the dealer yesterday for the problem (intermittenly engaging in 4X4 when in reverse). Today I picked it up and there was mud and water in the differential!
They cleaned the rollersand all the crap out, also replaced th eseals and O-rings. Now the 4X4 works fine now... i only had to pay 400.00!!!.
That made me SICK. So I asked them how water got in there? They were dumb founded (They took pics to show me what it looked like) as to how the water would get inside the housing. There were no leaks comming out of the differential and the vent line was in place.
Then I asked if power washing could cause this to happen. They thought that it might be the cause.
I usually clean the atv with my power washer, I never aim it directly at the housing or seals when cleaning it so I am uneasy about that answer.
Now mind you, this dealer has usually been by my side the past few years, they really seem genuine so I don't think that they would screw me.
I'm not gonna use thw power washer again to clean it. But if this happens again I will blame Polaris.
Damn, should have bought the warranty.....
Do you guys think that the power washer could do this? Any thoughts?
2005 SPORTSMAN 500 HO
Warn Winch / Glacier Plow System
Need ground clearence? Need better grip from your factory tires? Need a locking front axle?
"You need a POLARIS!"
Warn Winch / Glacier Plow System
Need ground clearence? Need better grip from your factory tires? Need a locking front axle?
"You need a POLARIS!"
- Mr. Miyagi
- Forever On The trail - RIP
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- Joined: Mon Jan 12, 2004 10:39 am
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Personally, I say no.... I've power washed my 2002 for 15 minutes plus after countless rides with no problems. But I think there's something in the manual that said not to do it......Then I asked if power washing could cause this to happen. They thought that it might be the cause.
I usually clean the atv with my power washer, I never aim it directly at the housing or seals when cleaning it so I am uneasy about that answer.
05' Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI, 2.5 warn winch, tool box, front grill, rear bumper, gas pack, Magellan Sportrak Pro GPS and Collett radio.
02' Polaris Sportsman 700, ITP 589 m/s, K&N air filter, Polaris front and rear bumpers.
02' Polaris Sportsman 700, ITP 589 m/s, K&N air filter, Polaris front and rear bumpers.
I power wash mine all the time. I just changed my fluid in the hub, and it wasn't milky or anything like that....black, but not milky.
I would change the fluid regularly for awhile, to keep on top of it.
I would change the fluid regularly for awhile, to keep on top of it.
The last words spoken before a YouTube video is filmed: "Hold my beer, now watch this..."
Regards,
Ken Hower
RTF Director
http://www.rubicontrail.org/
Regards,
Ken Hower
RTF Director
http://www.rubicontrail.org/
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I bought it last year (March), I only have 100 hours and about 400 miles on it.
I changed it at about 70 hours, and it did not appear to have any condensation (milky) or "Mud" in the old oil.
So, since 70 hours to now (100 Hours) this happened, 30 hours.
This is fresh fluid in it now and they claim that the inside of the diff. is now spotless. I will change the fluid every 25 hours in need be. But if this happens again, should I pay for it? I would have to suspect that there is something wrong with the diff.
I do not beat on the machine and I ride thought mud and water like everyone else that I know with other makes of ATV's...
I changed it at about 70 hours, and it did not appear to have any condensation (milky) or "Mud" in the old oil.
So, since 70 hours to now (100 Hours) this happened, 30 hours.
This is fresh fluid in it now and they claim that the inside of the diff. is now spotless. I will change the fluid every 25 hours in need be. But if this happens again, should I pay for it? I would have to suspect that there is something wrong with the diff.
I do not beat on the machine and I ride thought mud and water like everyone else that I know with other makes of ATV's...
2005 SPORTSMAN 500 HO
Warn Winch / Glacier Plow System
Need ground clearence? Need better grip from your factory tires? Need a locking front axle?
"You need a POLARIS!"
Warn Winch / Glacier Plow System
Need ground clearence? Need better grip from your factory tires? Need a locking front axle?
"You need a POLARIS!"
- Mr. Miyagi
- Forever On The trail - RIP
- Posts: 2463
- Joined: Mon Jan 12, 2004 10:39 am
- Location: Stockton
You really should. I couldn't believe how easy it is....and how bad my oil in both front and rear sucked.
The key...is get a measuring cup. The amount of fluid is critical....it's not just fill to top kinda thing.
The key...is get a measuring cup. The amount of fluid is critical....it's not just fill to top kinda thing.
The last words spoken before a YouTube video is filmed: "Hold my beer, now watch this..."
Regards,
Ken Hower
RTF Director
http://www.rubicontrail.org/
Regards,
Ken Hower
RTF Director
http://www.rubicontrail.org/
Actually,
Jack has a cool hose contraption....but you have to pour the fluid in. One of those big HORSE SEAMAN ones would work just fine!
Jack has a cool hose contraption....but you have to pour the fluid in. One of those big HORSE SEAMAN ones would work just fine!
The last words spoken before a YouTube video is filmed: "Hold my beer, now watch this..."
Regards,
Ken Hower
RTF Director
http://www.rubicontrail.org/
Regards,
Ken Hower
RTF Director
http://www.rubicontrail.org/
- Mr. Miyagi
- Forever On The trail - RIP
- Posts: 2463
- Joined: Mon Jan 12, 2004 10:39 am
- Location: Stockton
- Mr. Miyagi
- Forever On The trail - RIP
- Posts: 2463
- Joined: Mon Jan 12, 2004 10:39 am
- Location: Stockton
Maybe I should. Did you take any pictures.....You really should. I couldn't believe how easy it is....and how bad my oil in both front and rear sucked.
The key...is get a measuring cup. The amount of fluid is critical....it's not just fill to top kinda thing.
05' Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI, 2.5 warn winch, tool box, front grill, rear bumper, gas pack, Magellan Sportrak Pro GPS and Collett radio.
02' Polaris Sportsman 700, ITP 589 m/s, K&N air filter, Polaris front and rear bumpers.
02' Polaris Sportsman 700, ITP 589 m/s, K&N air filter, Polaris front and rear bumpers.
No...but I can.
The last words spoken before a YouTube video is filmed: "Hold my beer, now watch this..."
Regards,
Ken Hower
RTF Director
http://www.rubicontrail.org/
Regards,
Ken Hower
RTF Director
http://www.rubicontrail.org/
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