2004 Sportsman Issues

murdocheng · #1 (**permalink**) 07-26-2004, 04:54 AM

My 2004 Sportsman 500 has been working fine for a year until yesterday. When I went to move it the speedometer started shooting all over and I wasn't moving yet. I placed it into reverse and it keeps stalling but moving forward it works fine. I not sure what the problem is?? This is the first Atv I have had that has electric demand 4x4 and backup over rides. Is this a sensor or is the computer having a brain fart??? Any help would be great!!

Thundermaker32 · #2 (**permalink**) 09-07-2004, 01:46 AM

probably a short in the wiring harness underneath your front panel.possible problem is speed sensor,check wiring from front rh strut up to wiring harness.

rhbuilds · #3 (**permalink**) 11-08-2004, 07:00 PM

there is a recall on the carb jetting and a pinched coil wire due to assembly recall also on the 2004. i had mine fixed n/c.

bignuggy · #4 (**permalink**) 01-14-2005, 06:27 PM

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Originally posted by rhbuilds@Nov 8 2004, 02:00 PM
there is a recall on the carb jetting and a pinched coil wire due to assembly recall also on the 2004. i had mine fixed n/c.
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[/quote]Rhbuilds,could that pinced coil wire cause this problem-I started my 500 sportsman and let it warm up for a few minutes then moved it outside the garage,shut it pff and it sit there for about an hour.I then started it up to move it back in the garage.The starter motor just kept cranking after the engine started.I hit the kill switch ,engine stops but the starter keeps cranking.I turn the key off it still keeps cranking.Take the key out still cranking.Finally I have to dissconect the battery to stop it.Any one els hear of this or have this problem?