[Andrew_rubicon709]

I have a 2013 honda Rubicon 500 it starts up fine but nothing on in the dash like no d n or r. I changed out the angle sensor and it's still the same. I've tried to reset the computer but I couldn't get it to take. I dknt have any idea what's happening it like blinks -- a bunch of time it says the fail safe relay I dont kjow where that is located any help would be great the bike only has 1200 km and doesn't get used much it shouldn't be doing this

 

[retro]

Its probably water & corrosion in a harness plug somewhere, or a loose/corroded frame ground. Check all fuses though, before troubleshooting it. Find a copy of the service manual and start reading in the lights, meter & switches section. Keep us updated if you can... and welcome to the forums!

 

[wheelsquad]

Does it physically go into gear and does it drive in forward or reverse?

Not saying you should jump into these parts first, cause the first thing you should do is what retro recommended above, but one thing to keep in mind is that on these Hondamatic Rubicons, the angle sensor is only used for the swash plate angle. It has nothing to do with the gear position of the subtransmission (R-N-H-L). There are gear position switches for that. But since they are all acting up I'm thinking it is harness or connection related like retro says. If it were an individual position showing the '--', then I'd say it was that specific switch.

Edit: looking at the parts diagram I could be wrong, 400AT hondamatic uses the switches I mentioned. Looking for equivalent for the Rubicon, need to verify.

Edit 2: look at the "switch assy, change" here: https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/honda/atv/2013/trx500fpa-ac-fourtrax-rubicon/rear-crankcase-cover that would be the part that reads what gear to display for the subtransmission position. Check it's connector out and wire condition before replacing it. I don't have a copy of this service manual, but there should be a specific section to address this.

 

[Andrew_rubicon709]

Ok thanks guys I'll do some reading there now the go see what I can figure out something. I'm sure it something simple haha. Hondas not like they were back in the day that's for sure. And thanks great to be here getting some good information that I would never of thought of myself.

 

[Andrew_rubicon709]

Hey I've unplugged the wireing for the sensor on the rear crank case it shows n d r when I start it but after a minute or do it starts blinking again

 

[wheelsquad]

Hey I've unplugged the wireing for the sensor on the rear crank case it shows n d r when I start it but after a minute or do it starts blinking again

You plugged it back in then, correct? Did you try to do the initialization process as well? If that connection was bad, that would have prevented the initialization process before. It might take now though.

 

[Andrew_rubicon709]

Yup I plugged it back in and then tried installing it again. I'm going too try it again today. I had someone tell me there might be a little to much oil in it also. I had s guy do an oil change about 2 weeks before this happened would that be anything to do with it I wonder

 

[Andrew_rubicon709]

Does it physically go into gear and does it drive in forward or reverse?

Not saying you should jump into these parts first, cause the first thing you should do is what retro recommended above, but one thing to keep in mind is that on these Hondamatic Rubicons, the angle sensor is only used for the swash plate angle. It has nothing to do with the gear position of the subtransmission (R-N-H-L). There are gear position switches for that. But since they are all acting up I'm thinking it is harness or connection related like retro says. If it were an individual position showing the '--', then I'd say it was that specific switch.

Edit: looking at the parts diagram I could be wrong, 400AT hondamatic uses the switches I mentioned. Looking for equivalent for the Rubicon, need to verify.

Edit 2: look at the "switch assy, change" here: https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/honda/atv/2013/trx500fpa-ac-fourtrax-rubicon/rear-crankcase-cover that would be the part that reads what gear to display for the subtransmission position. Check it's connector out and wire condition before replacing it. I don't have a copy of this service manual, but there should be a specific section to address this.

Forgot to mention it goes into gear but stays in low when moving forward but when in reverse it spits and spudders like its flooding

 

[Andrew_rubicon709]

Hey I've checked the bike all over and I couldn't find anything
Only thing I noticed it keeps blowing the 30A fuse for the transmission

 

[wheelsquad]

Hey I've checked the bike all over and I couldn't find anything
Only thing I noticed it keeps blowing the 30A fuse for the transmission

Sounds like you need to get that figured out before moving forward with looking at anything else as the possible cause. Whatever is blowing the fuse could very well be the root of all your problems.