This time I will actually ask the question. I have a 2004.5 SP 500. When it is in 2wd why does the awd kick in when the rear wheels slip.

Thanks

Ty

 

I dont have a SP so i cant say, but dont they have the slide button to engage AWD?



Kamots

 

Yeah, the AWD will kick in whether the switch is in AWD or 2WD.

 

I would check the wiring and all, see if the switch is stuck open or on. Ive not had this problem as of yet.



Kamots

 

My 700 was doing this. Dealer fixed by replacing the entire front gearcase under extended warrranty. You can try a fluid change and there is also a part that can be replaced as well. I think it is called a "cage" or something.

 

i was watchin one of the videos on the polaris site for AWD and it said that the AWD automatically kicks in when the rear wheel slips

 

That is when it is in the AWD mode

 

oh nvm then

 

I am a Polaris Certified tech. Any one else having a problem like this should take it to dealer near you and have them look at it. if there is a problem like this it could need adjusted out but if it gets worse it could engage at the wrong time like when your on the gas in a corner in two wheel and the rear slips and it slips into awd like your prob. it could flip the atv and possiblly kill you. So please take it to a dealer and have it checked out . Any one in the springfield,mo area can contact me and i will do it for free or take it to Hobbytime motorsports in Bolivar or Surdykes in Marrionville

 

Hey nuttie.
First off, welcome to the forums. I'm sure once people find out your a certified tech you'll become a regular Doc Phil around here.