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2002 Foreman Rubicon D1/D2/ESP flashing

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#1 ·
looking for some insight or previous posts to troubleshoot my issue.

They ATV is a 2002 rubicon 500 with just under 600 miles on it. i spent the weekend riding and put on about 75 miles without one issue. I came home, unloaded the four wheeler and gave my son a few laps around the yard. I pulled it into the back to wash it down with a hose(not pressure washer). After drying it off i started and noticed a few things.

1- D1/D2/ESP all flash and it will not display the gear position or drive mode. L D N R or gears 1-5.
2- It will move forward but feels as though you are trying to start out in 4th gear as the motor seems very loaded and slow to start moving.
3- Trying to move in reverse and the motor will pop, spit and sputter.

It WAS NOT/HAS not been in any deep water and as i said ran perfect up until i hosed it down. I am wondering if it is possible something got wet during the washing process?

any input would be appreciated.

-Thanks
 
Discussion starter · #5 ·
Thanks for the advice. I pulled the angle sensor and cleaned/dried it out. I was able to get it to run normal. It would run/shift as normal but still wouldn’t display L/low range on the screen. I was able to sell it for a good price and replace with a 2019 rancher 420 FA2. Between the power steering, and FI it better suits my needs. My wife enjoys the power steering and I’ll enjoy the fuel injection come winter ice fishing.