P500 Wont shift or start

[Talen]

Was in a creek at end of ride, when the check engine light came on. And the shift indicator turned to the minus symbol. I couldn't shift. Limped back to car in first. At home it started back up. Manually put in reverse. Washed it. Now it won't start either. Idk

 

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[Mudder]

Completely dead electrically or any display now? Tried neutral or emergency shift tool and rocking (ensure in neutral or a gear with brake interlock if no starter action.? Fuse checks OK? If it turns over, could be water in gas via vent. Just throwing out some guesses, good luck. P500 - Display and Shift Dead

 

[swsebek]

How deep, We need more info to help
Does it turn over

 

[Talen]

The dash did work when this happened but displayed the minus symbol instead of gear. Check engine light was on. And it would turn over.

But it did start now a day later. And shifted. Some thing must have got wet. I need to determine what, so I can put some dielectric grease on it

 

[Pawnman87]

Having the same problem with mine after 2 months of going over everything i could think of i gave in and took her to the dealership. I will update if i hear anything from them as well.

 

[Pawnman87]

Alright fellas finally got the call from the dealership and they found the problem and got her all patched up. The tech guys found a new issue with the p500 they said they hadn't seen before my rig has more miles than they said they ever had one come in with and that could have attributed to the issue. on the back side of the motor just above the rear drive shaft and gear position sensor there are wires from one of the sensors that comes across the back side of the engine had rubbed and vibrated against the motor and were grounding/shorting. They said that lots and lots of riding would probably and eventually cause the same problem on all p500's. It was an easy fix they said but devastatingly difficult to find. On the plus side I talked my dealer into throwing in the extended warranty when purchased as part of the deal and it actually paid off this time and they covered it no charge! I will post pics of the wires in question as soon as I figure out how on this phone lol!

 

[Pawnman87]

the red is where it had been rubbing the engine the green is where they repaired and re-ran the wiring

 

[William]

Mine Is rubbing the same spot! Will be wrapping it this weekend!

 

[William]

Alright fellas finally got the call from the dealership and they found the problem and got her all patched up. The tech guys found a new issue with the p500 they said they hadn't seen before my rig has more miles than they said they ever had one come in with and that could have attributed to the issue. on the back side of the motor just above the rear drive shaft and gear position sensor there are wires from one of the sensors that comes across the back side of the engine had rubbed and vibrated against the motor and were grounding/shorting. They said that lots and lots of riding would probably and eventually cause the same problem on all p500's. It was an easy fix they said but devastatingly difficult to find. On the plus side I talked my dealer into throwing in the extended warranty when purchased as part of the deal and it actually paid off this time and they covered it no charge! I will post pics of the wires in question as soon as I figure out how on this phone lol!

And thanks! Great post...

 

[Bad_bowtie]

Thanks for posting this, will definitely be checking mine for this.

 

[Mudder]

@Pawnman87 , thanks for taking the time to provide great marked up pictures. Good post to help many others!

 

[Hondasxs]

Let me know if y'all is bad too. I will break it into a new thread for better visibility.

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[William]

Let me know if y'all is bad too. I will break it into a new thread for better visibility.

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Mine is not bad, but I can see where those with more mileage would have problems. It's definitely a need to fix thing though!

 

[oldfortyfive]

I just went ahead and snaked some of that corrugated wire covering over the harness as added protection.

 

[Pawnman87]

Very welcome just glad to help fix or prevent any problems on these tanks before they can be an issue or get ya stranded!!!!

 

[Mudder]

Rubbing on my 2017 too. Very hard to get to but may take the left rear tire off to get arm in there. At least three rub spots and cables are only in a thin plastic sleeve. Little or no slack to work with. PITA. Agree with @Hondasxs to make a post for visibility to others. Going to buy some 1/2 inch cable wrap.

 

[William]

Fixed mine today... super easy...

 

[Rustell]

Mine looked ok, but it's sure worth it if this keeps you from getting stranded somewhere. I'll do it just for something to do..

 

[Talen]

Thanks all for the comments

 

[William]

Also check the wires running up the side of the rectifier/regulator. Mine was rubbing bad there!