Where is the shift motor on a 98 Foreman?
To fix it, remove the shift motor and gearbox (not the transmission – just the shift motor gearbox). I’m not sure about your 98 Foreman, but, on most models, the shift motor is located on the lower front of the engine.
Is there a Honda Foreman es that won’t shift?
I have a 450 Honda Foreman ES that won’t shift down from 2 to neutral it will shift up but won’t go down below 2 Have replaced the motor and the angle sensor with no change. Any suggestions Clicking this will make more experts see the question and we will remind you when it gets answered.
Why is my Foreman 450 not shifting gears?
When Honda builds the ES units, they put a glob of VERY heavy, thick grease in the shift motor gears. Over time, AND, when things are colder, that grease gets as thick as gum, and it makes it difficult for the shift motor to turn the gears. To fix it, remove the shift motor and gearbox (not the transmission – just the shift motor gearbox).
Why is my Honda Foreman 500 not working?
How to fix your Honda Foreman 500 Electric Shift Problems. Neutral was blinking 13 times, which means there is a problem with the throttle position sensor. How to fix your Honda Foreman 500 Electric Shift Problems. Neutral was blinking 13 times, which means there is a problem with the throttle position sensor. Skip navigation Sign in Search
Can you remove the shift motor on a 98 Foreman?
98Foreman: Yes, the removal should be in the repair manual. Just look for the Shift Motor. When you take the shift motor off, the shift motor gear box will come off with it. It is in that gear box that you’ll find the gooie, stiff grease.
When Honda builds the ES units, they put a glob of VERY heavy, thick grease in the shift motor gears. Over time, AND, when things are colder, that grease gets as thick as gum, and it makes it difficult for the shift motor to turn the gears. To fix it, remove the shift motor and gearbox (not the transmission – just the shift motor gearbox).
How to fix an electronic shift ( es ) problem?
Hi: You don’t take the shift motor apart — you remove the cover where the shift motor went into and clean out the old grease — put white lithium grease on them gears — also if you removed the spindle gear it has to aligned with the shift shaft. So after what seemed a lifetime, I got my new shift motor. $80 lesson learned.
What’s the problem with Honda’s electronic shift?
22. Something to do with the Shift Angle Sensor I suspect and have heard about problems with these as well. Turned it off, put it in N like I have to do with mine, restarted it, and never had another problem with it. Come on HONDA! Should’ve stuck with the foot shift. Avery: There is always a bright side to every experience. In this case: 1.