i cant get my rancher to shift down, even into reverse, i have continuity when i depress the shift buttons, put a working angle sensor from a working 02 rancher, and it has a brand new battery with the proper voltage, i can shift with the emergency pedal but when i do i get a flashing "8" code but only comes on when i manually shift it down? any takers? im getting very frustrated

 

Hey check out the link below, there is some good advice on how this guy found and fixed the same issue you are having. Let us know how you make out.

02 Rancher ES - Won't Downshift - Not Battery - Honda ATV Forum