P1000 2018 LIMITED LEFT ME STRANDED

[88dunerider]

I have a couple of Honda dealers pretty close to me but will drive the extra every time to get top notch service. It sucks that all dealers aren't on par with each other!!!!
If they are dragging their feet with a battery wouldn't dare have them do anything else! I'd also be that guy to call American Honda Corp and politely speak my mind.

was just going to ask if anyone had any recommendations for who to talk to at honda about my issue. Dealer now says i could have a Clutch issue . CLUTCH ISSUE?? it has a babyed 18 hours lol , contacted the manager and told him i wanted them to buy back this one and get me one that has no issues. 2 out of the 4 weeks ive had it its been in the shop.

 

[CumminsPusher]

was just going to ask if anyone had any recommendations for who to talk to at honda about my issue. Dealer now says i could have a Clutch issue . CLUTCH ISSUE?? it has a babyed 18 hours lol , contacted the manager and told him i wanted them to buy back this one and get me one that has no issues. 2 out of the 4 weeks ive had it its been in the shop.

If there was a problem with battery or electrical that can transform into a clutch issue. Running low power doesn’t allow for correct shifts. Seen it a few times with people after running factory winch down or two many accessories on main battery where voltage drops.
Like mentioned above get American Honda Corp involved on the line and don’t let off.

 

[88dunerider]

Finally got a hold of a Manager at the dealership today. He was disappointed to hear my story. He was also confused why service didnt have any batteries in stock or pull one off of a pioneer they had on the floor. Put me on hold for a couple min came back on and said we will have a battery in it and serviced and ready to pick up friday morning. now hoping that the battery is my issue that sounds great! fingers crossed!

 

[88dunerider]

Another update, got a call tonight from dealer. I was planning on picking pioneer up in the morning . they called and stated the battery wasn't the issue (i figured this) he stated they have checked all the grounds and connections and they were good. He said they are stumped .

 

[0860silverado]

Another update, got a call tonight from dealer. I was planning on picking pioneer up in the morning . they called and stated the battery wasn't the issue (i figured this) he stated they have checked all the grounds and connections and they were good. He said they are stumped .

Ugh!!!... I would've hoped that by the time the '18 models came out that Honda would've made some quality improvements over the '16 models like my lemon! I'd bring it to another dealer or maybe even a private shop...even though it'll cost you. Or search this site with key words. This site has more info about fixing these things than any dealer shop. Great bunch of guys here.

 

[hondabob]

Have the dealer try a known good computer if there is no codes. A new wiring harness may be next.

 

[Buford]

The quality control on pretty much anything anymore is sad, actually pathetic in some cases.

 

[88dunerider]

Picked up the pioneer saturday!!! Dealer forgot to check the ground on the driver side under front fender area? he said it was the most difficult to get to but stripped the plastics and found no bolt and the ground wire just dangling there. They said most likely it came from the factory not tightened and it finally fell off and s*** went haywire. So im glad its fixed but said the quality control on these units is s***. i thought by going with an 18 things would be alot better.

 

[WildTurkey]

Picked up the pioneer saturday!!! Dealer forgot to check the ground on the driver side under front fender area? he said it was the most difficult to get to but stripped the plastics and found no bolt and the ground wire just dangling there. They said most likely it came from the factory not tightened and it finally fell off and s*** went haywire. So im glad its fixed but said the quality control on these units is s***. i thought by going with an 18 things would be alot better.

Sounds like it is time for a new dealer, the story kept changing over time, grounds okay, then grounds not connected at all!
Not sure about the 2018-5 but on my 2018-3 I can see and touch the wires under the drivers seat with the bed up.
If there is a common theme on this site other than early model clutch problems, it is check the grounds. Hard to believe the service department at your dealer wouldn't have that as their mantra as well!

 

[Buford]

A few years ago I saw a video of the assembly line where they build the ATV's, and it immediately told me all I needed to know about quality control issues.

 

[Elkhunter]

Thanks to the postings I read on here,I made sure I checked my grounds and hose clamps right after delivery. Mine were fine.


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[0860silverado]

Thanks to the postings I read on here,I made sure I checked my grounds and hose clamps right after delivery. Mine were fine.


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Glad to hear it. Good luck with your machine!

 

[88dunerider]

Sounds like it is time for a new dealer, the story kept changing over time, grounds okay, then grounds not connected at all!
Not sure about the 2018-5 but on my 2018-3 I can see and touch the wires under the drivers seat with the bed up.
If there is a common theme on this site other than early model clutch problems, it is check the grounds. Hard to believe the service department at your dealer wouldn't have that as their mantra as well!

I Agree with you 100%, i was told so many different things from them and when i started to call them out on it they didnt like that. unfortunately for me the next dealer is 3 hours away...but yes i thought all ground wires were under the seat and visible but according to them there is another one on the driver side somewhere under steering wheel that you cant get to without taking plastic off.

 

[Neohio]

I Agree with you 100%, i was told so many different things from them and when i started to call them out on it they didnt like that. unfortunately for me the next dealer is 3 hours away...but yes i thought all ground wires were under the seat and visible but according to them there is another one on the driver side somewhere under steering wheel that you cant get to without taking plastic off.

Consider purchasing a service manual from Helminc. This will help you in the future.