2022 1000-5 shutting off at 4500rpm

[rpfeifer11]

2022 1000-5 not running after washing it. I tried pretty much everything suggested on Facebook without luck but narrowed the issue down a little. Itll idle and ride as much as you want below 4500rpm but won’t run at all above 4500 rpm. Doesn’t matter if it’s in neutral or any gear. Does the same thing it just stalls and the check engine light comes on. I had a lot of responses about maybe taking water in while washing through the gas tank breather but the breather hose was dry when I took it off at the tank and it’s not breaking up at all when it’s idling. Seems like an electrical issue to me. I also checked the air filter and it was dry. Took the bigger electrical connections apart under the drivers seat and dried the ones that had a little bit of water in them but no changes. Figured I’d try once more before taking it to the dealer. Thank You

 

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[Remington]

2022 1000-5 not running after washing it. I tried pretty much everything suggested on FACETURD without luck but narrowed the issue down a little. Itll idle and ride as much as you want below 4500rpm but won’t run at all above 4500 rpm. Doesn’t matter if it’s in neutral or any gear. Does the same thing it just stalls and the check engine light comes on. I had a lot of responses about maybe taking water in while washing through the gas tank breather but the breather hose was dry when I took it off at the tank and it’s not breaking up at all when it’s idling. Seems like an electrical issue to me. I also checked the air filter and it was dry. Took the bigger electrical connections apart under the drivers seat and dried the ones that had a little bit of water in them but no changes. Figured I’d try once more before taking it to the dealer. Thank You

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Fixed it for ya! ☝️

Welcome from the Putrid Swamp Run Michigan!

Nice rig! Go Army Green!
A few things before we get started, theres a search up at the top of the screen, always check your problem with multiple different words first cuz were know a thing or two cuz weve seen a thing or two! Lol

But we’ll help u a bit with this one….
You washed it! And the issue occurred You most likely have some moisture in some of your molex connectors and or in your CPU very common when folks wash them real good! You need to dry that puppy out REAL GOOD EVERY WHICH WAS OF SUNDAY before you can go any further! Also, check your air filter and make sure its not saturated. Do that, then come back and let us know! Dont leave us hanging!

 

[RedorDead]

How long had it been since the wash? Hours; days? Point being how much time for drying.

Is it or can it be parked in a dry low humidity environment? It’s likely water in a connection somewhere.

Was a pressure washer involved? I ask because if water got in from a low pressure wash, I’d be wondering when it might recur just from driving in the wet. In which case identifying the specific culprit would matter to me.

 

[rpfeifer11]

How long had it been since the wash? Hours; days? Point being how much time for drying.

Is it or can it be parked in a dry low humidity environment? It’s likely water in a connection somewhere.

Was a pressure washer involved? I ask because if water got in from a low pressure wash, I’d be wondering when it might recur just from driving in the wet. In which case identifying the specific culprit would matter to me

I washed it on Saturday. Was perfectly fine before the wash. Washed it with a pressure washer. I tried to ride it immediately after the wash and that’s when I realized there was an issue. It’s been in a heated garage since then.

 

[HBarlow]

Yep, it sounds like you used a pressure washer and aimed the spray at the engine. It's an honest mistake but may be costly.

Modern engines like in our Honda 1000s are complex. They use electronic ignition and electronic fuel injection. Water and electronics don't mix well.

I'm just guessing here - your description suggests that something designed into the engine to kick in above 4500 rpm has been disable or damaged by water intrusion. Is there such a design feature? I have no idea. Just a guess.

Perhaps a Honda tech will see your post and offer informed advice.

I recommend you limit taking things apart to clean or dry components because it could cause more damage and you'll leave evidence which will make it more likely the dealer service department will determine you caused the problem. They won't be wrong.

If it were mine, I would trailer it to my dealer and tell them what happened. It would be unwise to lie to them.

Good luck.

 

[john790]

Mine ran stupid everytime i washed it. You probley got water in the tank.If theres a small amount it will clear by its self.A bunch probley not.Change out your vent line and be more careful washing dont let the kids wash it.Watch where you spray.

 

[Neohio]

Which codes are displayed on dash when engine dies? Can you upload a video to YouTube and share the link here? Nice 35-50 seconds video of the dash after it dies.

 

[Remington]

I washed it on Saturday. Was perfectly fine before the wash. Washed it with a pressure washer. I tried to ride it immediately after the wash and that’s when I realized there was an issue.

Exactly the point!

It’s been in a heated garage since then.

Mine is as well! Water in the nooks and cranies take a while to dissolve

would sugest when this is all done, get u some vent line extentions

 

[rpfeifer11]

Which codes are displayed on dash when engine dies? Can you upload a video to YouTube and share the link here? Nice 35-50 seconds video of the dash after it dies.

I’ll try to get a video tomorrow. When it dies the check engine light comes on but I’m not sure how to read the codes. The check engine light goes back out when I restart it.

 

[rpfeifer11]

Yep, it sounds like you used a pressure washer and aimed the spray at the engine. It's an honest mistake but may be costly.

Modern engines like in our Honda 1000s are complex. They use electronic ignition and electronic fuel injection. Water and electronics don't mix well.

I'm just guessing here - your description suggests that something designed into the engine to kick in above 4500 rpm has been disable or damaged by water intrusion. Is there such a design feature? I have no idea. Just a guess.

Perhaps a Honda tech will see your post and offer informed advice.

I recommend you limit taking things apart to clean or dry components because it could cause more damage and you'll leave evidence which will make it more likely the dealer service department will determine you caused the problem. They won't be wrong.

If it were mine, I would trailer it to my dealer and tell them what happened. It would be unwise to lie to them.

Good luck.

I have an appointment to drop it off at the dealer tomorrow so hopefully they can figure something out. I didn’t really think an off-road machine couldn’t be pressure washed but I guess I was wrong. I’ve had a few wolverines before this and currently have an rmax4 and all have had some serious washing done without issues. Guess I’ll just nickname this buggy “princess” 😂

 

[RedorDead]

I use pressure washers at times. It’s all about how close you get to certain things. Could also be a defective seal on a connector and not your fault at all. Better to have it happen at home than get wet and die out on the trail.

 

[rpfeifer11]

I use pressure washers at times. It’s all about how close you get to certain things. Could also be a defective seal on a connector and not your fault at all. Better to have it happen at home than get wet and die out on the trail.

Absolutely, I probably wouldn’t have cleaned it this good usually but it’s due for the 100 mile service and there’s nothing worse than working on it filthy. Hoping the dealer finds something stupid that I’m just missing. All the help is appreciated.

 

[ODAMO]

Exactly the point!


Mine is as well! Water in the nooks and cranies take a while to dissolve

would sugest when this is all done, get u some vent line extentions

Evaporate. Fixed it for ya.

 

[rpfeifer11]

Evaporate. Fixed it for ya.

Thank you. I would’ve never understood what he was saying without that.

 

[Remington]

Evaporate. Fixed it for ya.

Nice try! You fixed it in your reply not mine 😂 Will give u a B for effort. Libs are a little slow in general we get that 🥳 You'll catch on eventually!😘
NoHomo…

 

[Neohio]

I’ll try to get a video tomorrow. When it dies the check engine light comes on but I’m not sure how to read the codes. The check engine light goes back out when I restart it.

If the check engine light is flashing. Get that on video. It is long and short flashes. We can interpret it and let you know where to focus your attention.

 

[rpfeifer11]

If the check engine light is flashing. Get that on video. It is long and short flashes. We can interpret it and let you know where to focus your attention.

It just comes on solid. Doesn’t flash at all. It goes out when you turn the key off and turn it back on.

 

[rpfeifer11]

Nice try! You fixed it in your reply not mine 😂 Will give u a B for effort. Libs are a little slow in general we get that 🥳 You'll catch on eventually!😘
NoHomo…

Now I understand why people keep saying fixed it for ya. This is my first time on a forum since exriders probably 15 years ago. Taking some time to catch on.

 

[Jerryg]

I have an appointment to drop it off at the dealer tomorrow so hopefully they can figure something out. I didn’t really think an off-road machine couldn’t be pressure washed but I guess I was wrong. I’ve had a few wolverines before this and currently have an rmax4 and all have had some serious washing done without issues. Guess I’ll just nickname this buggy “princess” 😂

JAH

 

[Ridinfool]

Evaporate. Fixed it for ya.

“Dry up” fixed it for ya…