flashing between 4wd to 2wd

kawasakimuddog · 08-30-2009

my 2002 prairie 650 is flashing in and out of 4wd to 2wd on instrument cluster. Is it the switch or the the thing in the front end that puts it in and out 4wd on the front end

RCW · 08-30-2009

Depends. It can be that the belt is in need of service, or the front servo motor is frozen up which is pretty common after a couple of years.

kawasakimuddog · 08-30-2009

its has a new belt on it the guy i got it from he said he fixed the limp switch so it would never go into limp mood again

Patsplace · 08-30-2009

I thought that I had a front 4 wd. problem when the light flashed on my Prairie. Turns out that it wasn't slipping out of 4 wd. but the brake actuator was glitching and I'd lose engine braking when that was happening.

When the light begins to flash, switch to 4 wd. and when you've slowed down and are on a quiet part of the ride, switch out of 4 wd. If you hear it click out, the problem isn't with the 4 wd. actuator but with the engine brake actuator. I was worried that my 4 wd. wasn't working when the light started to flash and thank God that wasn't the case.

Best regards,

Pat

RCW · 08-30-2009

I agree with the previous post that you need to check the functioning of the four wheel drive actuator to narrow the hunt. The limp switch is triggered by the belt actuator, so I would be inquisitive of what the previous owner disabled and guess you have a problem with the belt actuator that manages compression braking.

lilgelk556 · 09-04-2009

hey kawasakimuddog did you ever figure out what was wrong mine is doing the same thing?

kawasakimuddog · 09-06-2009

yea i did it was my KEBC all i did was take the fuse out it quit flashing but i it stuck in 4wd now and im stuck there now bc i tore it out afterwards lol

rick7969 · 10-04-2009

it is your belt switch needs to be reset ,

08-30-2009	#1 (permalink)
kawasakimuddog Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 7	flashing between 4wd to 2wd my 2002 prairie 650 is flashing in and out of 4wd to 2wd on instrument cluster. Is it the switch or the the thing in the front end that puts it in and out 4wd on the front end

08-30-2009	#2 (permalink)
RCW Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Oregon, Chile, Alberta, Texas Posts: 1,482	Depends. It can be that the belt is in need of service, or the front servo motor is frozen up which is pretty common after a couple of years. __________________ 2008 3010 Trans4X4 Diesel Mule 2008 JD XUV 850 Diesel 1979 XS650 Yamaha New DR-Z400S

08-30-2009	#5 (permalink)
RCW Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Oregon, Chile, Alberta, Texas Posts: 1,482	I agree with the previous post that you need to check the functioning of the four wheel drive actuator to narrow the hunt. The limp switch is triggered by the belt actuator, so I would be inquisitive of what the previous owner disabled and guess you have a problem with the belt actuator that manages compression braking. __________________ 2008 3010 Trans4X4 Diesel Mule 2008 JD XUV 850 Diesel 1979 XS650 Yamaha New DR-Z400S

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08-30-2009	#3 (permalink)
kawasakimuddog Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 7	its has a new belt on it the guy i got it from he said he fixed the limp switch so it would never go into limp mood again

08-30-2009	#4 (permalink)
Patsplace Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 30	I thought that I had a front 4 wd. problem when the light flashed on my Prairie. Turns out that it wasn't slipping out of 4 wd. but the brake actuator was glitching and I'd lose engine braking when that was happening. When the light begins to flash, switch to 4 wd. and when you've slowed down and are on a quiet part of the ride, switch out of 4 wd. If you hear it click out, the problem isn't with the 4 wd. actuator but with the engine brake actuator. I was worried that my 4 wd. wasn't working when the light started to flash and thank God that wasn't the case. Best regards, Pat

09-04-2009	#6 (permalink)
lilgelk556 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1	hey kawasakimuddog did you ever figure out what was wrong mine is doing the same thing?

09-06-2009	#7 (permalink)
kawasakimuddog Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 7	yea i did it was my KEBC all i did was take the fuse out it quit flashing but i it stuck in 4wd now and im stuck there now bc i tore it out afterwards lol

10-04-2009	#8 (permalink)
rick7969 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1	it is your belt switch needs to be reset ,

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