01+ 500FA code retrieval procedure/list - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

**toodeep** · 09-01-2009, 05:16 PM

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Keith_B · 07-14-2010, 10:34 AM

Really helps to have the IT manual to track down issues with the Rubicon. It also pays to invest in a good multimeter and when it calls for a special test connector fork out the bucks to buy the test connector, saves money in the long run.

In the last 13 months I have replaced the ECM, and speed sensor. In the process of tracking down the speed sensor issue I purchased a new meter for my '03 Rubi. I had the new meter on for less than five minutes, long enough to determine that I was getting the same issue as with the old meter. Put the old meter back on, went to ebay and bought a new speed sensor for $14.99 and the issue was resolved. Now have a $200 meter display in the original Honda box with zero miles on it sitting in the garage, unlikely to ever be used.

michael_d22 · 09-29-2010, 03:01 PM

I've got an 02 Rubicon 500 ES and I just got done replacing the digital readout screen(speedometer, gear position etc) because it was broken. The screen works now and it will go into forward and reverse but the electonic shift doesn't work and the gear position just flashes on the screen.
I was wondering if it needed to be initialized or reprogrammed or if you think the angle sensor needs to be replaced. I've done some research on it and it all sounds like the angle sensor but was curious since i did replace the cluster??

Sn0w R1d3r · 02-25-2011, 02:21 PM

wich manual is this from? cuz i downloaded the service manual and this isnt in it...

**toodeep** · 02-25-2011, 06:21 PM

The Honda Service manual. Section 23 pages 4-8

lorolytle · 03-24-2011, 12:36 PM

When I retrieve the trouble code the indicator does not blink at all. Is it supposed to?

**toodeep** · 03-24-2011, 12:42 PM

Only if the system has stored a code in the memory.

petez · 08-30-2011, 05:42 PM

Help me please!
I have followed all of the procedures and the darn thing still blinks at the rate of .5 per second.
What now?
New ECM?
Pete

**toodeep** · 08-30-2011, 06:16 PM

Welcome to the forum Pete. What year of Rubicon do you have? Any history of riding habits (trail/mud/water) that led up to the problem? What exactly is the machine doing when you try to ride it?

petez · 08-31-2011, 12:19 PM

Thanks for the prompt response!
I have a 2002 trx500FA with a lot of heavy duty hours on it around my tree farm and sawmill
I also ride it at my Adirondack camp in northern NY and do some water/mud there along with retrieving deer when we kill one.
It is currently in fail safe mode and I can't reset it.
There is no rhyme or reason to the problem popping up.
It has blinked on me several times in the past and I was always able to reset, but not this time.
It blinks all the time and is reluctant in reverse backing up only when I feather the throttle.
Pete

02-25-2011, 02:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sn0w R1d3r Honda Rider Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: passaic NJ Posts: 14	wich manual is this from? cuz i downloaded the service manual and this isnt in it... __________________ big red Rubi 500 27in swamppers with itp rims 2in lift 2000lb winch (snow plow) snorkle

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toodeep Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south dakota Posts: 6,427	01-04 list 05+ list

07-14-2010, 10:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
Keith_B Honda Rider Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 18	Really helps to have the IT manual to track down issues with the Rubicon. It also pays to invest in a good multimeter and when it calls for a special test connector fork out the bucks to buy the test connector, saves money in the long run. In the last 13 months I have replaced the ECM, and speed sensor. In the process of tracking down the speed sensor issue I purchased a new meter for my '03 Rubi. I had the new meter on for less than five minutes, long enough to determine that I was getting the same issue as with the old meter. Put the old meter back on, went to ebay and bought a new speed sensor for $14.99 and the issue was resolved. Now have a $200 meter display in the original Honda box with zero miles on it sitting in the garage, unlikely to ever be used.

09-29-2010, 03:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
michael_d22 Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1	I've got an 02 Rubicon 500 ES and I just got done replacing the digital readout screen(speedometer, gear position etc) because it was broken. The screen works now and it will go into forward and reverse but the electonic shift doesn't work and the gear position just flashes on the screen. I was wondering if it needed to be initialized or reprogrammed or if you think the angle sensor needs to be replaced. I've done some research on it and it all sounds like the angle sensor but was curious since i did replace the cluster??

02-25-2011, 06:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
toodeep Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south dakota Posts: 6,427	The Honda Service manual. Section 23 pages 4-8

03-24-2011, 12:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
lorolytle Honda Rider Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 4	When I retrieve the trouble code the indicator does not blink at all. Is it supposed to?

03-24-2011, 12:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
toodeep Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south dakota Posts: 6,427	Only if the system has stored a code in the memory.

08-30-2011, 05:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
petez Honda Rider Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2	Help me please! I have followed all of the procedures and the darn thing still blinks at the rate of .5 per second. What now? New ECM? Pete

08-30-2011, 06:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
toodeep Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south dakota Posts: 6,427	Welcome to the forum Pete. What year of Rubicon do you have? Any history of riding habits (trail/mud/water) that led up to the problem? What exactly is the machine doing when you try to ride it?

08-31-2011, 12:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
petez Honda Rider Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2	Thanks for the prompt response! I have a 2002 trx500FA with a lot of heavy duty hours on it around my tree farm and sawmill I also ride it at my Adirondack camp in northern NY and do some water/mud there along with retrieving deer when we kill one. It is currently in fail safe mode and I can't reset it. There is no rhyme or reason to the problem popping up. It has blinked on me several times in the past and I was always able to reset, but not this time. It blinks all the time and is reluctant in reverse backing up only when I feather the throttle. Pete

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