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Old 03-22-2008, 12:49 PM
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i got a 98 polaris 400 4+4 runs fine goes fine but i cant get the lever to shift for N-L-H-R WHATS WRONG WITH IT
 
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Old 03-22-2008, 02:23 PM
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Is it a gear now?
 
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Old 03-22-2008, 02:33 PM
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YES IT IS! WHERE CAN I FINE THE VIN # ON IT TOO?
 
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Old 03-22-2008, 02:44 PM
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VIN should be on the right framepost. I believe you are stuck in one gear while the selector is in another. Lets say the machine is actually in reverse and the gear shift is in another spot. You need to force the selector back into the reverse spot before you can proceed. Another way to do this is to remove both shifting rods and put both levers on the transmission in the center position put the gear select in the neutral position. the rods should line back up and away you go. Hope that is your problem. Doc
 
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Old 03-22-2008, 02:47 PM
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HOW CAN I CHECK THE VIN ON IT HOW MANY NUMBERS SHOULD IT BE THANKS
 
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Don't know how many #s, But it should start with your year. 98-----
 
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Old 03-22-2008, 03:01 PM
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ALL IT AS IS MN/W968040 THEN IT AS *2919059* ARE ANY OF THOSE IT SO I TAKE THE GEAR LEVER OFF THEN WHAT I DONT WANT TO MESS IT UP?
 

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Old 03-22-2008, 03:10 PM
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Take the shift rods off, not the shifter. Sounds like it's a 96
 
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Old 03-22-2008, 03:18 PM
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WHERE ARE THOSE AT
 
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Old 03-22-2008, 04:23 PM
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They go from the shifter to the transmission
 


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