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a few 800 electrical questions - 7/24/2008 5:27:51 PM

SixOhh

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first off what is this plug for under the pod and why the 9volt battery connector? i use the positive side of the plug to power the amps remote wires but that's it.
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also the tail lights stay on no matter what when the ignition is on. i dont need themn on when day riding. i was thinking either finding a single filament bulb to replace the dual filament so only the actual brake lights would work or finding the power wire for the dim tail lights and putting a switch inline. any thoughts?

last one. the bike did not come with a reverse light switch or bulbs in the lights themselves. but all the wiring is there. after installing bulbs, the rev lights do not come on in reverse or anything. what wire or relay do i need to tag onto to activate this circut? thanks guys just new to popo;s LOL
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carb drilled/ sprung
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RE: a few 800 electrical questions - 7/24/2008 5:54:15 PM

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cool, easy questions make me look like I know what I'm talking about.

The 9V plug is for running diagnostics. I wouldn't tie into it for anything, actually. If you need to tie into a hot wire with the ignition, tie into the cig-lighter wire, or another orange wire with a white stripe in the pod.

The three pronged plug you found is for the reverse light switch. You need to get a switch from a dealer, or get an otto switch from quadovator. This will control the backup lights. They are not meant to coem on when in reverse.

The tail lights are supposed to be on whenever the ignition is on, it's a safety feature.

going back to the backup lights, or work lights, you will need to get the switch from polaris, or get one from quadovator. If you look at the back of the pod you will find little knockouts. Take a dremel or razor blade and cut one of these out. The plug will plug right into it, and you will suddenly have work lights.

< Message edited by Big_T -- 7/24/2008 5:56:57 PM >

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RE: a few 800 electrical questions - 7/24/2008 5:57:47 PM

SixOhh

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cool! thx "t"

why do i have to buy a dealer switch? cant i just tap the wires and mount my own?

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we dont need a team, we just need to ride!
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07' AC H1 650 black "the Suspect"
back to good ol' 29.5x 10's all around
everything snork'd
145 main /42 pilot (summer)
carb drilled/ sprung
LED Reverse lights
Cabellas Rear seat
Hid Headlights
"Sho-Me" LED Strobes
Speedwerks Clutching kit (20g/25g rollers)
Custom Speakerbox w/ radiator mount

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RE: a few 800 electrical questions - 7/24/2008 5:59:55 PM

SixOhh

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while were on the subject, how do i use the 9v terminal to acticate the trouble codes. it has had the check engine light on since it left the dealer.

and how do u get the wrench to stop flashing after the oil change is done?

-marcus

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---------------------------------
07' AC H1 650 black "the Suspect"
back to good ol' 29.5x 10's all around
everything snork'd
145 main /42 pilot (summer)
carb drilled/ sprung
LED Reverse lights
Cabellas Rear seat
Hid Headlights
"Sho-Me" LED Strobes
Speedwerks Clutching kit (20g/25g rollers)
Custom Speakerbox w/ radiator mount

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RE: a few 800 electrical questions - 7/24/2008 6:00:55 PM

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you should never use the 9volt plug. only the dealer or someone with a computer will be able to hook into that. To activate codes, tunr the keey on and off 3 times in under 5 seconds.

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RE: a few 800 electrical questions - 7/24/2008 6:02:25 PM

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you can use any switch you want. I recommend the otto switches (what dealer uses) because they are waterproof. They will also plug right in, rather than having to cut wires.
But you're right, any switch will work.

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Split audiopipe (self built)
Heelclicker

2008 Dodge Ram BigHorn 4x4 to haul it with

"Don't make me use my caps lock!!"

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RE: a few 800 electrical questions - 7/24/2008 6:02:52 PM

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wow what a help you are! and the wrench on the display?

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we dont need a team, we just need to ride!
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07' AC H1 650 black "the Suspect"
back to good ol' 29.5x 10's all around
everything snork'd
145 main /42 pilot (summer)
carb drilled/ sprung
LED Reverse lights
Cabellas Rear seat
Hid Headlights
"Sho-Me" LED Strobes
Speedwerks Clutching kit (20g/25g rollers)
Custom Speakerbox w/ radiator mount

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RE: a few 800 electrical questions - 7/24/2008 6:16:30 PM

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wow what a help you are! and the wrench on the display?

The wrench on the display is telling you there is a problem with the machine and there are trouble codes stored in the computer. If it is still under warrenty then bring it to the dealer and have them fix it.

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RE: a few 800 electrical questions - 7/24/2008 6:22:47 PM

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couldn't it also be service interval?

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RE: a few 800 electrical questions - 7/24/2008 6:30:12 PM

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i realy dont want to mess with those fools when i can fix it quicker than they can.

ok, once i have seen the codes how do i clear them?

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we dont need a team, we just need to ride!
---------------------------------
07' AC H1 650 black "the Suspect"
back to good ol' 29.5x 10's all around
everything snork'd
145 main /42 pilot (summer)
carb drilled/ sprung
LED Reverse lights
Cabellas Rear seat
Hid Headlights
"Sho-Me" LED Strobes
Speedwerks Clutching kit (20g/25g rollers)
Custom Speakerbox w/ radiator mount

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RE: a few 800 electrical questions - 7/24/2008 6:52:38 PM

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Only time my wrench light comes on is when it time for a service interval. Anytime there is an engine problem/trouble code my check engine light comes on.

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RE: a few 800 electrical questions - 7/24/2008 7:04:00 PM

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You guys are more then likely correct on this. I don't own an efi and we don't have many efis around here as us northern rednecks like the old fashioned carbs. LOL

So the wrench is a service reminder. Not sure how to reset it though.

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RE: a few 800 electrical questions - 7/24/2008 7:40:39 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: SixOhh

wow what a help you are! and the wrench on the display?

To get the wrench to go away

1. Turn off and put in nuetral
2. Hold reverse overide and turn the bike on while holding it.
3. Release the reverse overide when display pops up
4. use reverse overide to toggle through to service interval screen
5. hold reverse overide button until the screen displays off (about 6-10 seconds i think) Can't find my manual right now.

Let me know if it works.

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RE: a few 800 electrical questions - 7/24/2008 7:44:56 PM

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Holding the button down until "OFF" appears on the screen will turn it off for good. Meaning it will never come on again. I reset mine to 50 to remind me to do a thorough maintenance/service.

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RE: a few 800 electrical questions - 7/24/2008 7:48:43 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: 425 Xpedition

Holding the button down until "OFF" appears on the screen will turn it off for good. Meaning it will never come on again. I reset mine to 50 to remind me to do a thorough maintenance/service.

Not a bad idea. I service mine so often that it doesn't apply for me. I need a reminder to get a beer!! Will it do that, lol?

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Viper winch w/ green amsteel
2" lift
1" spacers
snorkel in pod
rad relocate
split audiopipe
RD Bar Ends
RD fairlead
Death Grips

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RE: a few 800 electrical questions - 7/24/2008 7:59:05 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: riblet

quote:

ORIGINAL: 425 Xpedition

Holding the button down until "OFF" appears on the screen will turn it off for good. Meaning it will never come on again. I reset mine to 50 to remind me to do a thorough maintenance/service.

Not a bad idea. I service mine so often that it doesn't apply for me. I need a reminder to get a beer!! Will it do that, lol?

It will do that, but it will make you feel like you are on rations. It will only tell you to get one every hour!

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RE: a few 800 electrical questions - 7/25/2008 9:38:48 AM

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very helpful guys, thanks! when i get back home tonite i will let you know! i will probably just set it a little higher as stated above. i am one of those guys that thinks," there is no such thing as over maintinence"

i usuually change my oil every three rides in the cat. you never know when you could have a little water in there or even fuel passing by the ol rings LOL.

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"H-Town Off-Road"
we dont need a team, we just need to ride!
---------------------------------
07' AC H1 650 black "the Suspect"
back to good ol' 29.5x 10's all around
everything snork'd
145 main /42 pilot (summer)
carb drilled/ sprung
LED Reverse lights
Cabellas Rear seat
Hid Headlights
"Sho-Me" LED Strobes
Speedwerks Clutching kit (20g/25g rollers)
Custom Speakerbox w/ radiator mount

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RE: a few 800 electrical questions - 7/25/2008 9:43:27 AM

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I need a reminder to get a beer!! Will it do that, lol?

cause leaning over to the back of the bike is just killing you right? HAHA

maybe you could make a dispenser shaped like a snorkel and fill it with ice water and it can drop a beer in your lap!

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"H-Town Off-Road"
we dont need a team, we just need to ride!
---------------------------------
07' AC H1 650 black "the Suspect"
back to good ol' 29.5x 10's all around
everything snork'd
145 main /42 pilot (summer)
carb drilled/ sprung
LED Reverse lights
Cabellas Rear seat
Hid Headlights
"Sho-Me" LED Strobes
Speedwerks Clutching kit (20g/25g rollers)
Custom Speakerbox w/ radiator mount

<Proud Supporter Of Steel Horses>

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RE: a few 800 electrical questions - 7/25/2008 10:39:25 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: SixOhh

quote:

ORIGINAL: riblet
I need a reminder to get a beer!! Will it do that, lol?

cause leaning over to the back of the bike is just killing you right? HAHA

maybe you could make a dispenser shaped like a snorkel and fill it with ice water and it can drop a beer in your lap!

LOL, yeah it is quite a burdon. That dispenser would be handy!!

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06 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI
29.5 Outlaws
Viper winch w/ green amsteel
2" lift
1" spacers
snorkel in pod
rad relocate
split audiopipe
RD Bar Ends
RD fairlead
Death Grips

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RE: a few 800 electrical questions - 7/25/2008 11:38:51 AM

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actually, that's not a bad idea. People might be asking what the 5th snork is for though...

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