[mulligbo]

2001 450ES

My quad gets stuck in 4th gear when I almost reach top end. It goes --. Then I can't shift it into 3rd or 5th. It will do the same thing if I reach top speed in 5th gear, but it will show 5 on the dash and nothing happens when I push either up or down buttons. If I turn key off/on fast without killing the engine it will work again. Just changed angle sensor and battery is all charged up.

Thanks for the help.

 

[wvforeman]

seems to be an all too common problem with them es machines...people need to bring it to honda's attention...hope you get it fixed soon...

 

[Yooperforeman]

That's why I bought an "S" model.Too many problems with my wife's Recon ES. I had a bad angle sensor,changed it myself and still had the same problem.Took it to my dealer and they changed the angle sensor again and everything was O.K.Turned out the new sensor I bought was no good.

 

[wvforeman]

i agree with ya on that one...i have the "S" as well...

 

[Rincon 650]

Bells and whistles are GREAT...but simpler IS better...

 

[mulligbo]

It was the speedo sensor acting up. Changed it out and is working fine now.

Thanks.

 

[wvforeman]

good to hear you got it fixed....

 

[Yooperforeman]

Which one is the speedo. sensor? Is that the one in the front diff.?

 

[mulligbo]

Rear crankcase cover, on the left foot side. Wire harness goes in the top and has 2 bolts holding it in place. It will leak some oil when you remove it.