2001 Polaris Sportsman 500 Speedometer Problems
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2001 Polaris Sportsman 500 Speedometer Problems
The Reverse and Neutral lights are not part of the speedometer.
Pull the 6 prong plug and test for 12 volts between ((A) Red/White +) and ((B) Brown -) on the plug not the speedometer, when the key is on. If you see 12 to 13 volts with your meter do the same test with a small 12 volt light. If the light works, it is probably the speedometer.
If you do not have 12 volts between ((A) Red/White +) and ((B) Brown -) on the plug when the key is on, the speedometer may be OK and you have a wiring problem elsewhere.
Pull the 6 prong plug and test for 12 volts between ((A) Red/White +) and ((B) Brown -) on the plug not the speedometer, when the key is on. If you see 12 to 13 volts with your meter do the same test with a small 12 volt light. If the light works, it is probably the speedometer.
If you do not have 12 volts between ((A) Red/White +) and ((B) Brown -) on the plug when the key is on, the speedometer may be OK and you have a wiring problem elsewhere.
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2001 Polaris Sportsman 500 Speedometer Problems
Checked the Red/White wire to the brown today. I was getting 11.8 volts. Looks like I need to fork out the $270 bucks for a new speedometer... I'll start searching Ebay... [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
Thanks Freedom for all your help troubleshooting. I do feel more confident now that it is a bad speedo. At least now I can feel like spending the money for a new speedo is going to be worth it rather than not.
Thanks Freedom for all your help troubleshooting. I do feel more confident now that it is a bad speedo. At least now I can feel like spending the money for a new speedo is going to be worth it rather than not.
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2001 Polaris Sportsman 500 Speedometer Problems
Hi, I have the exact same problem that just happened on my 99 Sportsman 500. I just posted the problem before I saw your post. Please let me know what you find out. I'm out of town for a few days so I can't trouble shoot any more for a while. Good luck.
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2001 Polaris Sportsman 500 Speedometer Problems
guess what guys, my 99 magnum has same problem.i rolled it and damaged the speedo.ever since that fatefull day my awd has been working intermittently.i could'nt believe a speedo would affect the awd, but now i believe that may be the problem
unfortunately i would need to replace the speedo and the speedo housing as they were pretty bashed up!guess i'll be looking in e-bay also
unfortunately i would need to replace the speedo and the speedo housing as they were pretty bashed up!guess i'll be looking in e-bay also