I've met my match, my rancher flashes 2 times and will not shift once the blinking starts. I brought it to a local shop and the guy swore it was the angle sensor. I figured why not and I purchased a new one and installed it. Didn't fix anything. So I looked online, it suggests the ecu, the new one just arrived and....nope. Here's why I'm confused, it's not permanently flashing and just a few moments ago I figured out what's causing it to start blinking. Once I apply the left (es shift side) break or the foot break the blinking starts. I have a hand break on the right side and it does not cause the blinking. I'm confused at this point and the closest mechanic is over an hour away (minus the local guy who let me artery and was the reason for wasting money). Does anyone have any advice for me on what to look for?
I still haven't fixed the issue. But while only using the brake on the right handle I was able to run it around for about the last half hour with no problems. But as soon as I used the brake on the left handle the two flashes started again. I'm open to any and all ideas for a possible solution
I am not sure about the trx350 ranchers having issues with the front left brake lever ?, but I think the newer trx420's have it where you could pull the left brake lever ( or was it the right front ? ), and start it in gear ?. if this is the case ?, was the lever changed out at one point from another atv ?. I have never heard of any trx350 ranchers have the brake lever tied to the ecu ?, unless it's something on the late models ?.
I purchased used, but it barely had any miles on it. It only has around 2000 miles after this long. I don't understand it either, for the break to be the reason the atv stops working has me all types of confused at this point.
They are. Your advice helped though, after what you said I thought I'd try to actually disconnect the brake lights. So I removed the wires from the front handlebar and the foot break. Well I don't have brake lights now but the problem seems to have stopped. But now I've ran into another issue. It's getting stuck in neutral, it revs up a little then locks into neutral, I swear if it's not one thing it's another
Did anyone update or have a link referencing the fix for this? Seems like I've tried everything and have same year/make and doing the same thing! Interestingly, when I go to the camp and ride it does this all the time...to the point it does it even when riding and the gear starts blinking. It's getting very annoying. To the point, I've started having to just leave it in 3rd gear so that I can at least keep riding without shutting it down and resetting all the time or using the manual shifter constantly. However, once I bring it home in the garage, I cannot replicate it. Seems odd! Any updates or findings would be appreciated. (blinking twice).
No doubt! Love this thing and rarely have issues. My guess is that wiring over time with mud and all just finally has its way. New switch and no problems since!!
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