04 Sportsman Locked Into 4 Wheel Drive

[Corona]

sportsman 500, 2004 model, when in 2 wheel drive, if I spin the rear wheels and it locks itself into 4 wheel drive mode even with the switch off. I have checked gear oil, switch and the indicator light shows that it is off. Does not have 4 wheel drive hubs has locking front diffential.

[Ridge Runner]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Corona @ Mar 10 2008, 09:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

sportsman 500, 2004 model, when in 2 wheel drive, if I spin the rear wheels and it locks itself into 4 wheel drive mode even with the switch off. I have checked gear oil, switch and the indicator light shows that it is off. Does not have 4 wheel drive hubs has locking front diffential.[/b]

I couldn't tell you other than I would think its a faulty switch (internally). If you can't figure it out, take it to the dealer. I'm sure they have run into just about every scenario before. I always keep mine in 4x4 mode as it will use 2wheel drive all the time and only kick in 4x4 when wheels spin. Its automatic and I don't have to think about it. I think the only reason to flip the switch to 2x4 mode would be if you want to get the quad sideways in mud or snow and fool around.

[Corona]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Ridge Runner @ Mar 12 2008, 08:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Corona @ Mar 10 2008, 09:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

sportsman 500, 2004 model, when in 2 wheel drive, if I spin the rear wheels and it locks itself into 4 wheel drive mode even with the switch off. I have checked gear oil, switch and the indicator light shows that it is off. Does not have 4 wheel drive hubs has locking front diffential.[/b]

I couldn't tell you other than I would think its a faulty switch (internally). If you can't figure it out, take it to the dealer. I'm sure they have run into just about every scenario before. I always keep mine in 4x4 mode as it will use 2wheel drive all the time and only kick in 4x4 when wheels spin. Its automatic and I don't have to think about it. I think the only reason to flip the switch to 2x4 mode would be if you want to get the quad sideways in mud or snow and fool around.
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Yes I like fooling around and acting crazy so this has taken some of the fun out of it. I was trying to bypass the dealer since they seem to take their sweet time.. Thanks for the info!

[Corona]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Corona @ Mar 12 2008, 09:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Ridge Runner @ Mar 12 2008, 08:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Corona @ Mar 10 2008, 09:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

sportsman 500, 2004 model, when in 2 wheel drive, if I spin the rear wheels and it locks itself into 4 wheel drive mode even with the switch off. I have checked gear oil, switch and the indicator light shows that it is off. Does not have 4 wheel drive hubs has locking front diffential.[/b]

I couldn't tell you other than I would think its a faulty switch (internally). If you can't figure it out, take it to the dealer. I'm sure they have run into just about every scenario before. I always keep mine in 4x4 mode as it will use 2wheel drive all the time and only kick in 4x4 when wheels spin. Its automatic and I don't have to think about it. I think the only reason to flip the switch to 2x4 mode would be if you want to get the quad sideways in mud or snow and fool around.
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Yes I like fooling around and acting crazy so this has taken some of the fun out of it. I was trying to bypass the dealer since they seem to take their sweet time.. Thanks for the info!
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OK ..Finally an answer from the dealer... The sportsman 500 04 is suppose to automatically shift into 4 wheel drive when the rear wheels start to spin..... BUT... why is there a 4 wheel drive button if it is going to shift automatically?
Time to change it for something thats gonna let me spin some tires!! Thanks alot!

[BIGCATDAVE]

Trade it for something good....

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