hey guys my dad just bought a 05 sportsman 500 ho-carb
the pod isnt working doesnt light up or anything nor does the speedo work
back up lights works awd works i took the cover off and saw some wires un hooked 4 orange w/ white stripes both had black plugs and a white plug that had a green brown and light blue wire in it.

any help is appreciated!

 

If it will help you, I'll take some pics of the inside of my (2010) pod tomorrow and post? I know that one of the cables that comes off the harness is intentionally not hooked up because it's for aftermarket warmers/etc. Not sure on the colors of that one from memory. Let me know if this interests you.

 

2005 models were on the ecm recall list,if you still have the BLACK ecm module(Chinese) HAVE it replaced! Still a warranty item! Even if has the SILVER replacement Sure Power ecm,could be faulty, I replaced a few of those also! The ECM can screw up a lot of things,especially the Chinese ones!
The white plug was used for checking electrical on assembly line,just tuck back under pod
two black connectors could be for optional accessories such as hand warmers?
Should have a small connector also plugged into speedometer assy, this goes to speed sensor on right front caliper,shows speed and mileage(could be faulty)
Check big connector going into speedometer,should have power at all times key on or off on red wire(use a test light) If has power on red wire could be faulty speedo? OPT

 

yeah id like the pic! and wheres the ecm? lol

 

Under the front panel beneath the pod! Will have a finned module,if its BLACK,contact your dealer! OPT

 

and would it cost him annything to get it replaced beins hes not the original owner?

 

if i remember right i think it had a black box uhm if memory serves me right its about 4x4"? has like fins on it? would that be it??

 

If a dealer tries to charge,FIND another dealer!! This is a safety bulletin that the feds know about and NO time limit on safety bulletins in most cases! They can short out,cut off power ,overheat,possibility of fire hazard even with engine off! Have serial # for dealer to check,but most all are affected! OPT

 

yep its got the black box!! ill let him know what he needs to do ! and thanks again much appreciated!

 

do it pronto! Opt