before i brang in my quad for the top end ( still in the shop rite now ) i noticed the last ride i was on the speedo and trip meter quit working... now the guy i bought it from even told me he had replaced the headlight pod on it once before,,, wtf is goin on.. and this headlight pod only had 500 miles on the pod.. so any and all input is welcome

 

what yr is it?

 

99 sp 500

 

i was thinking it may be digital. its got a black face dont it? but i think thats why polaris whent away from them. theres moving parts inside. and with moving parts. if one small piece brakes. it will screw up everything. dose it tell ur speed?

 

no. the trip dont work either

 

Check the Hall sensor in left front wheel. check pod connections.

 

where is this sensor at? because i just did ball joints and had my hillard out and hub off and everything...

 

If the hour meter is working it's the sensor. Located on the right side wheel (right when sitting on the bike). It had a couple of screws holding it to the plate behind the disc brake. I have a 99 xplorer and mine is dark grey in color. Replaced mine last winter. Found a replacement on eBay for 30 bucks.

Good luck.

 

yea'll i didnt check the hour meter.. i'll check that out.. you say its on the rite side if you sitting on it.. behind the caliper? so maybe by the brake line? somewhere around there?

 

The speed sensor is bolted to the caliper bracket.
I'm having the same problem you've got after leaving my 99 500 Sportsman submerged in water(stuck) for a few hours. I pulled the sensor to check for damage, checked the wiring and everything was fine, the sensor worked fine before getting stuck so I'm going to replace it.