P1000 Electrical Gremlin . . . with video--please help

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I recently washed my 2018 P-1000-5. Lightly washed the interior with spray nozzle, but not under the hood.

When I started it after washing, I noticed a "slower" than normal start, almost like the battery was dying. But, I just thought this was water ingress somewhere and it would clear up. The next week the battery did seem "slow" to start, but it always started. Upon real use of the machine at a ranch, I turned it off and I noticed this:


This response only happened twice and then it completely cleared up. Everything is normal now. What is this? Does anyone have any clue?

I could find no wires that were loose, chewed or otherwise damaged, etc. I do have one "power on" tap for my winch, but that the only accessory I have so far.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks!
 
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Electrical systems don't like water. Not much else to say.
 
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I have to agree with @Scoop here. all it takes is one time getting water in the electrical circuit and all weird hell brakes loose! Try saying Beatle juice 3 times and see what happens? JK

One thing i must ask, what is that noise in the background, the machines radio?
 
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Electrical systems don't like water. Not much else to say.
Thanks, I get that, but I gently sprayed the dash for a few seconds. It would be like it was left out in the rain for 15 minutes. I see people here all the time who have had their machines underwater.

Any other ideas?
 
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I blow out my interior with the power washer every time. I do hit my dash briefly and from farther away, however, leaving most of that for wipe-down.

I have read that the back side of the electronics display has holes that are susceptible to taking in water, the guys that run them like boats like to seal them up.
 
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I get slower cranking starts once in a while, so I'm not sure that's part of your problem.
 
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Do you wash with the key in the ignition?
- Recommend you always do so.

Also, the display for some reason has a constant 12v line. Not sure which pin it is on the Pioneer.
But on the Talon it is right beside the light circuit pin.

On the Talon, those that have used he extended display wire harness have had major issues like this.
Mostly because it uses a non sealed connector and is very acceptable to water entry.

I recommend blowing out the key slot and maybe checking the display connector but I know its a PITA to get to.
 
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Do you wash with the key in the ignition?
- Recommend you always do so.

Also, the display for some reason has a constant 12v line. Not sure which pin it is on the Pioneer.
But on the Talon it is right beside the light circuit pin.

On the Talon, those that have used he extended display wire harness have had major issues like this.
Mostly because it uses a non sealed connector and is very acceptable to water entry.

I recommend blowing out the key slot and maybe checking the display connector but I know its a PITA to get to.
The display has a constant 12V line for the clock to keep time.
 
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