New owner of p1000 differential question

[lukpy8810]

So I have a new to me 2018 p1k with about 4700 miles on it. I understand that when you place the transmission in park, regardless of lever position, it will place the rear differential in lock. My question is then I start the machine back up, I'm in turf mode, and place the machine in gear(forward or reverse) and go the start moving I will feel and hear the rear diff pop\clunk and learch when I make a turn or back up and turn around. After that the machine runs and drives normally. Is that the rear diff unlocking and is it "normal" or do I need to get it checked out? I'm on asphalt at the moment. Hope that makes sense

 

[HondaTech]

The cables in the box under the rear floorboard need to be adjusted most likely.

 

[lukpy8810]

The cables in the box under the rear floorboard need to be adjusted most likely.

Makes sense I've been in there but probably need to do some more fine tuning. Is it normal it to be kinda lurchy at low speeds in turf more?

 

[WagginTail]

Makes sense I've been in there but probably need to do some more fine tuning. Is it normal it to be kinda lurchy at low speeds in turf more?

Not normal for mine. Here's a link to video you can watch. The adjustment can be very finicky.

P1000 - Rear Differential Adjustment

I have seen a lot of posts about Pioneer's making a clanking/banging sound when shifting from 2WD to Turf Mode. I have made a video detailing how to fix this and what causes that. Please like and subscribe and I hope this helps some of you!

hondasxs.com

 

[ODAMO]

Don't confuse low speed throttle lurtchiness with locker adjustment. All the P1000s have ill designed throttle geometry that causes the vehicle to lurch in certain conditions. However the pop/clunk from the rear diff is caused by a misadjusted rear locker cable. Once adjusted properly no more clunk

 

[DRZRon1]

Makes sense I've been in there but probably need to do some more fine tuning. Is it normal it to be kinda lurchy at low speeds in turf more?

it can be lurch ee in all modes - is turf mode more lurch ee than others

 

[lukpy8810]

it can be lurch ee in all modes - is turf mode more lurch ee than others

Yeah turf mode seems to be more lurchee ha

 

[Scoop]

My P1K5 has been sticking in 2WD lock lately. Gonna do the diff adjustment today. That video is thorough!