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2005 sportsman 500 dead speedometer and gauges

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Old 11-01-2018, 10:53 AM
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Question 2005 sportsman 500 dead speedometer and gauges

Help Please my speedometer and gauges are both dead. I need help to see if I need new speedometer or some other problem. Any help greatly appreciated
 
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Check wiring under the front cover under the center headlight. Cant remember the years but a lot if them had wires that would break in two due to the way the harnesses were built. If nothing, reply back and well get into voltage checks later.
 
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Old 11-01-2018, 12:13 PM
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Is there any water in the display? If so, speedo time. Not sure on that year but some units wont have 4wd if the speedo is bad. Do the headlights work still?
 
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Old 11-01-2018, 01:02 PM
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Thanks for the reply, no water in display and wires all look good
 
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Key on, run position on stop switch. Check for 12 volts(batt voltage) on pin 1 and 8, then pins 2 and 8.
pin 1 Orange/white
pin 2 Red/white
pin 8 Brown

If you dont have voltage there-wiring issue.
If you do have voltage there time to replace the speedo.
 
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Old 11-02-2018, 08:10 AM
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I tested the wires you said and have 12 volts 1-8 and 11.8 volts 2-8. I guess its time to price speedometers. Thanks for your help.
 
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Old 11-02-2018, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by mihunter
I tested the wires you said and have 12 volts 1-8 and 11.8 volts 2-8. I guess its time to price speedometers. Thanks for your help.
Bummer.

3280431 Asm., Cluster Retail 369.99 Cheaper online of course.

Got a used one I'd sell you if you dont mind used. Came off a 05 500 like yours. Pm me if ineterested.
 
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Old 11-02-2018, 01:49 PM
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