I have a 2001 scrambler 500 4x4 that stalls when you put it in reverse but if you hold the override button in when you put it in reverse it does not stall, but it will when you let go does anybody have any ideas? thank you

 

That's the way it's designed.It is a safety feature.Later.

 

It is NOT designed to do that

 

You are saying that when you put it in reverse and dont push the override button it stalls right?. But when you push the override button it runs fine in reverse.

 

yes, the engine stalls, dies, stops running when I put it in reverse but if I hold the override button in, and then shift it into reverse it runs fine, but if I let go of the button the engine stops runing [ only while it is in reverse ] any help would be appreciated. thanks

 

You may have to follow the wires to the panel and try and disconnect it.Later.

 

It has something to do with the ignition retard system and it should idle in reverse and move backward some (with backfiring and sputtering) without the button depressed. I don't think you should try to override it as it is a safety feature. If it was like this when it was new maybe you should play stupid and go to the dealer, they may help you cheaply or may tell you what may be wrong

 

It is off of warrenty. But what kind of "safty" feature is it when you shift it into reverse the engine shuts off ?? and no it did not do this when it was new, I do have a "panel" my 98 scrambler but my 2001 does not. still I need any help I can get thank's again

 

the ignition retarder is ruined and needs to be replaced, sometimes they go out, i forget if its separate form the CDI or not, you might need a new CDI.

 

If you dont mind not having the liminator in reverse, then you can easily override it. All you have to do is unplug a wire. Then to get 4x4 in reverse without holding the button requires spicing some wires. Very easy to do.