2002 Rubicon Won't Shift/Rev Up - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

krazyquadridr · 09-04-2010, 08:10 AM

Ok I just picked up a 2002 Foreman Rubicon 500ES. The issue is that it will show it is going into gear on the dash, but it will not move. It's kinda weird because in neutral it will roll, but when I put it in gear it locks all the wheels up, and nothing will move, plus the motor will not rev up past a few hundred RPM, it acts like the tranny is locked. I ran the procedure to see if there are any codes, but didn't get any. Does anyone have any ideas on where I should start? I have a Factory Service Manual to assist with the process. Thanks in advance

**toodeep** · 09-04-2010, 12:52 PM

Welcome to the forum. Does it do it in all the ranges (high/low/reverse)?

2003 foreman es · 09-04-2010, 03:49 PM

to the forum.....

krazyquadridr · 09-04-2010, 04:44 PM

Thanks guys, yes it does it in high, low, and reverse. Any thoughts?

FloatingForeman · 09-04-2010, 05:08 PM

to the fourms!!!

RUMlover · 09-04-2010, 05:13 PM

Checked your oil level and pressure?

**toodeep** · 09-05-2010, 09:51 PM

Oil pressure test for sure. First thought is transmission, they will do that when the bearings go bad in the hydrostatic. Oil pressure test will help diagnose that.

krazyquadridr · 10-31-2010, 02:34 PM

When you say you think it may be the transmision, are you referring to the hondamatic unit or the actual transmission withing the motor? I've pulled the motor, and started the disassembly. Does anyone know a good place to purchase some of the specialty factory Honda tools? Thanks

09-04-2010, 08:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
krazyquadridr Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 13	2002 Rubicon Won't Shift/Rev Up Ok I just picked up a 2002 Foreman Rubicon 500ES. The issue is that it will show it is going into gear on the dash, but it will not move. It's kinda weird because in neutral it will roll, but when I put it in gear it locks all the wheels up, and nothing will move, plus the motor will not rev up past a few hundred RPM, it acts like the tranny is locked. I ran the procedure to see if there are any codes, but didn't get any. Does anyone have any ideas on where I should start? I have a Factory Service Manual to assist with the process. Thanks in advance

09-04-2010, 03:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
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09-04-2010, 12:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
toodeep Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south dakota Posts: 6,427	Welcome to the forum. Does it do it in all the ranges (high/low/reverse)?

09-04-2010, 04:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
krazyquadridr Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 13	Thanks guys, yes it does it in high, low, and reverse. Any thoughts?

09-04-2010, 05:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
FloatingForeman Honda Lover Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: FLORENCE AL Posts: 365	to the fourms!!!

09-04-2010, 05:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
RUMlover Honda Rider Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 38	Checked your oil level and pressure?

09-05-2010, 09:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
toodeep Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south dakota Posts: 6,427	Oil pressure test for sure. First thought is transmission, they will do that when the bearings go bad in the hydrostatic. Oil pressure test will help diagnose that.

10-31-2010, 02:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
krazyquadridr Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 13	When you say you think it may be the transmision, are you referring to the hondamatic unit or the actual transmission withing the motor? I've pulled the motor, and started the disassembly. Does anyone know a good place to purchase some of the specialty factory Honda tools? Thanks

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