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Duke70 · 08-08-2009, 09:01 PM

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Troubleshooting ES problems on your 98-01 Foreman 450ES

The Foreman 450ES has been in use since 1998 and electric shift problems
are starting to appear more and more as time goes by.
02-04 Foreman 450ES models have the ability to store trouble codes which
makes the troubleshooting procedure fairly straightforward.
98-01 models do not have the ability to store trouble codes and this makes
the troubleshooting procedure more complicated.

Here is a great troubleshooting guide for 98-01 Foreman 450ES owners to
help them diagnose electric shift problems.

kris72079 · 10-25-2009, 04:58 PM

This is a great help for troubleshooting the ES issues, but is there a location where I can get a GOOD schematic for the system and diagram for parts location on the 'wheeler?

REDMAN2005 · 06-26-2010, 05:15 PM

is this the same for the 450 of this year...i have the electric dash but manual shifter and i am trying to troubleshoot. will fire but wont run..cleaned all fuel lines, carb, screen in tank etc

floridamuddin · 09-26-2010, 11:14 PM

need to find out where i can get a used rear end for my 2001 honda trx 450 es if any one can help me out.

rhino 660 lifted · 11-25-2010, 05:34 PM

dude docsatvservice(dot)com has a hand or foot shifter for the ES models that slip on and bolt on. I got one and they fit my 450ES . i highly recomeend him. his number is 601-659-9931

rtfd3 · 12-18-2010, 05:10 PM

I have a Honda foreman es450 and im having trouble with the reverse. It had 5 fwd and 1 reverse and it is the shift on the go push button with the up and down arrows. I had it checked awhile ago and they said they checked everything and greased everything up and it worked all summer. But now it stopped working again so i think its a problem with the cold weather. because everytime i take it out of the garage it stops working. it should be clicking to allow it to switch to reverse but it wont do anything. PLEASE HELP SO I CAN SLOVE THIS PROBLEM ALREADY!!!"

bigsexysenior@aol.com · 03-15-2011, 09:51 PM

I have a Honda 450ES. When I first put it in four wheel it seems to work, until it heats up. Then the green 4 wheel drive light will start flashing and no 4 wheel drive. The green light flashes 2 times a little space and two flashes. It just keeps repeating this. Any clue what might be wrong?

bigsexysenior@aol.com

Horse · 03-19-2011, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Duke70

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98-01 models do not have the ability to store trouble codes and this makes
the troubleshooting procedure more complicated.

is it possible to upgrade a 98-01 to have the ability to store trouble codes? - could the key 98-01 part be simply swapped out for the key '02 part?

rich450es · 03-19-2011, 02:36 PM

i dont think it would work because of the front diffs arent the same (a speed sensor and selectable 2 to 4 wheel drive)

kj03 · 03-26-2011, 05:57 PM

itp 589's are a good all purpos mud tire and very tough as well. have them in 26" on my 03 450es foreman. the itp mud lites are ok,ive had 25"at,26"xl's and 28"xl's and i'm pretty sure my 589's do better than all the mud lites

08-08-2009, 09:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Duke70 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 454	Disclaimer: Hondaforeman.com & Duke70 is not responsible for any damage caused to you or your bike. Troubleshooting ES problems on your 98-01 Foreman 450ES The Foreman 450ES has been in use since 1998 and electric shift problems are starting to appear more and more as time goes by. 02-04 Foreman 450ES models have the ability to store trouble codes which makes the troubleshooting procedure fairly straightforward. 98-01 models do not have the ability to store trouble codes and this makes the troubleshooting procedure more complicated. Here is a great troubleshooting guide for 98-01 Foreman 450ES owners to help them diagnose electric shift problems. Attached Thumbnails __________________ To all members PLEASE add your location to your profile 06 Honda Foreman 500s 30'' Mudlites HL Springs & 2'' SS lift front 01 450 swingarm custom lift rear Custom Built Snorkel & Powder Coated 2500 Warn Winch Warn Front Bumper Benson Rear Bumper 170 main-jet & 48 slow-jet K&N air & oil filters Powder Coating http://www.pcitdad.com/ Rear Lift for Swing-arm Conversion 450 arm on a 500 http://www.pcitdad.com/lift-kit.html

06-26-2010, 05:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
REDMAN2005 Honda Rider Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 6	is this the same for the 450 of this year...i have the electric dash but manual shifter and i am trying to troubleshoot. will fire but wont run..cleaned all fuel lines, carb, screen in tank etc Last edited by REDMAN2005; 06-26-2010 at 05:17 PM. Reason: forgot something

09-26-2010, 11:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
floridamuddin Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1	need help need to find out where i can get a used rear end for my 2001 honda trx 450 es if any one can help me out.

12-18-2010, 05:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
rtfd3 Honda Rider Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 6	Reverse trouble I have a Honda foreman es450 and im having trouble with the reverse. It had 5 fwd and 1 reverse and it is the shift on the go push button with the up and down arrows. I had it checked awhile ago and they said they checked everything and greased everything up and it worked all summer. But now it stopped working again so i think its a problem with the cold weather. because everytime i take it out of the garage it stops working. it should be clicking to allow it to switch to reverse but it wont do anything. PLEASE HELP SO I CAN SLOVE THIS PROBLEM ALREADY!!!"

03-19-2011, 02:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
rich450es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ludlow,mass Posts: 10,524	i dont think it would work because of the front diffs arent the same (a speed sensor and selectable 2 to 4 wheel drive) __________________ 2000 foreman 450 es-s the fking pig 14% 300 foretrax gear reduction 30in gorila silverbacks on C-5 wheels 2500lb warn winch superatv disk brake conversion kit 2in ssatv lift kit and progressive 512 shocks the original 4in PVC storage tube hurculined racks with rear cargo box czr loud exhaust , uni airfilter and drilled main jet foreman 450 parts for sale pm me for info**

10-25-2009, 04:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
kris72079 Honda Rider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Midcoast Maine Posts: 7	This is a great help for troubleshooting the ES issues, but is there a location where I can get a GOOD schematic for the system and diagram for parts location on the 'wheeler?

11-25-2010, 05:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
rhino 660 lifted Honda Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 23	dude docsatvservice(dot)com has a hand or foot shifter for the ES models that slip on and bolt on. I got one and they fit my 450ES . i highly recomeend him. his number is 601-659-9931

03-15-2011, 09:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
bigsexysenior@aol.com Honda Rider Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1	I have a Honda 450ES. When I first put it in four wheel it seems to work, until it heats up. Then the green 4 wheel drive light will start flashing and no 4 wheel drive. The green light flashes 2 times a little space and two flashes. It just keeps repeating this. Any clue what might be wrong? bigsexysenior@aol.com

03-26-2011, 05:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
kj03 Honda Rider Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 6	itp 589's are a good all purpos mud tire and very tough as well. have them in 26" on my 03 450es foreman. the itp mud lites are ok,ive had 25"at,26"xl's and 28"xl's and i'm pretty sure my 589's do better than all the mud lites __________________ "if you cant run with the hondas stay home"

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