Recently took my pioneer 1000-5 out for its first ride. Made it 4 miles before the tranny locked in 1st gear.
Theres a section in the manual about what to do if the tranny isnt working correctly, tells you what to do and what to look for on the dash.
Better yet, try calling your dealer and telling them to come and pick it up for repairs. It's either a screw up from the factory or the dealer. Either way, it's up to them to make it right. Nothing that costs that much should be having any problems at 4 miles........or 400 for that matter.
Hondasxs
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Seems like there are alot of quality issues with the new P1k. Might take them a year to work out the kinks...its a pretty complex machine.
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DTAGG
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I feel real lucky my dealer went through the set up correctly. I have 120 miles on my p1k. 45 of it just yesterday and i worked it hard in some really rocky trails trying to get a feel for what modes to use in different situations. I had great success and zero issues. i am so pleased with this machine and all it has to offer. I wish the same success for all you new owners.
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Mine started acting up at 18 miles. Power steering light was yellow, and shifting was hideous. It would catch for a sec, then like it was in neutral. Rev the motor and it would catch again. Manual and sports mode were totally inoperable. Took it to the dealer, and demanded a new machine...turned out it was a loose ground wire located close to the dipstick. The dealer tightened the nut on the found lug, and it's all good now.
PioneerPete
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6 months, 1 month... eh, who's counting...
I don't think one guy having an unconfirmed "problem" should deter anyone from enjoying the awesomeness these machines provide!
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6 months, 1 month... eh, who's counting...
That was the plan until I sold my P700. I couldn't turn down the sale right?
And yes, they are awesome.
PioneerPete
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And definitely couldn't be without a Honda SxS for too long! Best toy I ever purchased.
I found that if the neutral indicator switch does not make contact the pioneer will only run in 1st gear in safe mode.
In safe mode the engine tends to lope a idle. I learn this first hand at one week when a rat decided he liked the taste of the wiring.
In safe mode the engine tends to lope a idle. I learn this first hand at one week when a rat decided he liked the taste of the wiring.
Mine was a cut wire that wasn't covered by protective cover. Sent it into default mode and locked in first gear. Dropped it off at the local Honda dealer(even though I didn't buy it there). Honda assigned me a case manager then Honda sent a tech up the next day to find the problem. He ended up ordering a whole new wiring harness. He came back to install it the next week too. Very happy with Hondas quick response.
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