Ok I took my 2014 CanAm Outlander 1000 Max XTP out for a ride in the desert a month ago ,19 miles into the ride I got a transmission Fault Signal. I turned around and headed back to the house, halfway back I shut the machine off and let it sit for a few minutes, started it up again no TSF code back to normal. I continued on my way back to the house got home pulled all the side covers off and cleaned the plugs on the gearbox angle rotation sensor and the actuator everything was good.
Me being the mechanical genius I think am I pulled the gearbox angle rotation sensor out and cleaned it , being very careful as to how it was installed put it back in and my gear indications were all screwed up , when I was in reverse the indicator on the dash showed neutral, plus I was receiving the flashing signal across the dash Transmission Signal Fault. At this point in time I was lost so I took the machine to my local CanAm dealer left the machine for a couple days . :th_smiliepullhair:
When I went back for it they had replaced the Gearbox Rotation sensor and gave me the old one. I took the machine home unloaded it and did a 20 mile loop in the desert and no problems whatsoever, everything was good.
So after this ride I had to go to KC on business for 10 days came back from KC and went to go for a ride and the machine wouldn’t start , I assumed the battery had gone dead so put the charger on it came back out and started it and instantly got the Transmission Fault Signal along with the check engine light , plus the thing was in limp mode.
At this point I went through all the wiring cleaning process again to no avail, started to get very frustrated at this point so I thought what the hell I will put the old Gearbox Rotation Sensor in for shits and giggles. I put the old one in and everything worked great took the machine out for a 15 mile ride in 100 + heat and no problems . My question is why? I have lost confidence in this machine at this point is it going to leave me stranded in the desert over some chicken shit electrical problem?
I am glad the machine is working fine now but I want to know what caused these issues in order to avoid them or fix them. Any help or suggestions will be welcomed .
Thanks Jim Cooksey
Henderson NV

Ok I took my 2014 CanAm Outlander 1000 Max XTP out for a ride in the desert a month ago ,19 miles into the ride I got a transmission Fault Signal. I turned around and headed back to the house, halfway back I shut the machine off and let it sit for a few minutes, started it up again no TSF code back to normal. I continued on my way back to the house got home pulled all the side covers off and cleaned the plugs on the gearbox angle rotation sensor and the actuator everything was good.
Me being the mechanical genius I think am I pulled the gearbox angle rotation sensor out and cleaned it , being very careful as to how it was installed put it back in and my gear indications were all screwed up , when I was in reverse the indicator on the dash showed neutral, plus I was receiving the flashing signal across the dash Transmission Signal Fault. At this point in time I was lost so I took the machine to my local CanAm dealer left the machine for a couple days . :th_smiliepullhair:
When I went back for it they had replaced the Gearbox Rotation sensor and gave me the old one. I took the machine home unloaded it and did a 20 mile loop in the desert and no problems whatsoever, everything was good.
So after this ride I had to go to KC on business for 10 days came back from KC and went to go for a ride and the machine wouldn’t start , I assumed the battery had gone dead so put the charger on it came back out and started it and instantly got the Transmission Fault Signal along with the check engine light , plus the thing was in limp mode.
At this point I went through all the wiring cleaning process again to no avail, started to get very frustrated at this point so I thought what the hell I will put the old Gearbox Rotation Sensor in for shits and giggles. I put the old one in and everything worked great took the machine out for a 15 mile ride in 100 + heat and no problems . My question is why? I have lost confidence in this machine at this point is it going to leave me stranded in the desert over some chicken shit electrical problem?
I am glad the machine is working fine now but I want to know what caused these issues in order to avoid them or fix them. Any help or suggestions will be welcomed .
Thanks Jim Cooksey
Henderson NV

They should be out this month. I am hoping to see some with LED headlights , interactive displays that come standard on certain models.

They should be out this month. I am hoping to see some with LED headlights , interactive displays that come standard on certain models.

Just bought a used 2000 Polaris sportsman 500. Seems to be in good shape top end was rebuilt with a new cam. Starts fine. Bought it for hunting mainly when I go into the interior of British Columbia. Looking for a owners manual right now to download so I can repair if needed. Seems a little jerky when the clutch engages but then rides fine. I pretty much suspect that is normal for all ATV. Look forward to using this machine and reading all the valuable info here. Cheers

Just bought a used 2000 Polaris sportsman 500. Seems to be in good shape top end was rebuilt with a new cam. Starts fine. Bought it for hunting mainly when I go into the interior of British Columbia. Looking for a owners manual right now to download so I can repair if needed. Seems a little jerky when the clutch engages but then rides fine. I pretty much suspect that is normal for all ATV. Look forward to using this machine and reading all the valuable info here. Cheers

I bought a 2014 Sportsman with 400 Miles on it with "Frame Damage". Had a plow and winch and the previous owner crashed it pushing frame back a few inches.

Can anyone shoot me the measurement from the CV boot retainer forward to the frame?

This would help me get it back to original position.

Thank you.

Stotto

Local dealer has a 2014 he’s calling "new."

Craigslist posted as retail $9499, sale price of $8586. Emailed me back saying he "will also do 30 % off any accessories you want at the time of sale and there is factory financing as low as 3.9% and a full factory warranty."

I won’t need any accessories, will be paying cash, and the factory warranty is only 6 months(?).

I e-mailed back asking hours / miles.

It would be a great compliment to my recent purchase (2013 Browning 550 with 25 hours), but he’s going to have to come way, Way, WAAAAAY down in price. Heck, I can get new 570 out the door for under $7k. And used 550’s with EPS around $5,500.

I’m in no hurry to make the purchase. This would be for the wife, and her only requirements are: needs power steering, need to be as fast as my ATV 🙂

What would be a fair price for this ATV?

Local dealer has a 2014 he’s calling "new."

Craigslist posted as retail $9499, sale price of $8586. Emailed me back saying he "will also do 30 % off any accessories you want at the time of sale and there is factory financing as low as 3.9% and a full factory warranty."

I won’t need any accessories, will be paying cash, and the factory warranty is only 6 months(?).

I e-mailed back asking hours / miles.

It would be a great compliment to my recent purchase (2013 Browning 550 with 25 hours), but he’s going to have to come way, Way, WAAAAAY down in price. Heck, I can get new 570 out the door for under $7k. And used 550’s with EPS around $5,500.

I’m in no hurry to make the purchase. This would be for the wife, and her only requirements are: needs power steering, need to be as fast as my ATV 🙂

What would be a fair price for this ATV?