2008 honda Rubicon problem!

thunder guy · 08-20-2009, 08:17 PM

Hey!

my dad has a 2008 honda Rubicon trail, it has 3760 kms on it! And what it is doing is when you turn the key on and you put it in gear a screen comes on where your current gear position should be, and it says
---
D1
D2
ESP

Some one please help!

justin

iamcanadian · 08-21-2009, 05:17 PM

I would try this website and post under the Rubicon tab... the guys there are extremely helpful for Honda Rubicons
Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

e.shadows · 10-17-2009, 09:43 AM

I had the same problem on my 2006 Foreman/Rubicon 500. Initially, the concern was intermittent. For a while, all I had to do was cycle the key off, then back on and it would work fine. However, a couple weeks ago the condition became a hard fault and had to be taken in.

I did some research and found that this is a somewhat common problem. My dealer first found that one of the shift solenoids on the trans was sticking and they unfroze it. Once that repair was performed, it seemed to be working again, but when I got it home and took it off the trailer, the concern was back. Just as you described, D1-D2-ESP flashing.

After taking it back a second time, my dealer contacted Honda Tech support and they suggested an Angle Sensor (which I also suggested initially

. After the Angle Sensor was replaced, the machine was back to running perfectly. I took it for a nice long test ride in the hills of upper Michigan with no troubles whatsoever.

I'm pretty sure that some of those Angle Sensors were crap. Anyway, all-in-all it cost me about $200 out the door (the second time) parts and labor. Angle sensors seem to be the most common cause of this issue. I'd hang one in and try it.

Good luck!

thunder guy · 10-17-2009, 10:21 AM

hey!! Ya on my quad it was the Angle Sensor too!!
There must be a few crappy ones in the box!! And you know whats funny there was only 6 days of warranty left on it when we took it in

Thanks for the help guy!
Another problem solved on S&M!!

blastoff · 10-17-2009, 10:23 AM

[I'm pretty sure that some of those Angle Sensors were crap. Anyway, all-in-all it cost me about $200 out the door (the second time) parts and labor. Angle sensors seem to be the most common cause of this issue. I'd hang one in and try it.

Good luck![/QUOTE]
Nice to see you join the club here and you riding a good machine. With the honda may not be a comfy ride but it will ghet u home.

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e.shadows Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1 Casino Cash: $3600 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: 2008 honda Rubicon problem! I had the same problem on my 2006 Foreman/Rubicon 500. Initially, the concern was intermittent. For a while, all I had to do was cycle the key off, then back on and it would work fine. However, a couple weeks ago the condition became a hard fault and had to be taken in. I did some research and found that this is a somewhat common problem. My dealer first found that one of the shift solenoids on the trans was sticking and they unfroze it. Once that repair was performed, it seemed to be working again, but when I got it home and took it off the trailer, the concern was back. Just as you described, D1-D2-ESP flashing. After taking it back a second time, my dealer contacted Honda Tech support and they suggested an Angle Sensor (which I also suggested initially . After the Angle Sensor was replaced, the machine was back to running perfectly. I took it for a nice long test ride in the hills of upper Michigan with no troubles whatsoever. I'm pretty sure that some of those Angle Sensors were crap. Anyway, all-in-all it cost me about $200 out the door (the second time) parts and labor. Angle sensors seem to be the most common cause of this issue. I'd hang one in and try it. Good luck!

10-17-2009, 10:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
thunder guy Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: WILLIAMS LAKE BC CANADA Posts: 1,027 Casino Cash: $928915 Thanks: 501 Thanked 464 Times in 343 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: 2008 honda Rubicon problem! hey!! Ya on my quad it was the Angle Sensor too!! There must be a few crappy ones in the box!! And you know whats funny there was only 6 days of warranty left on it when we took it in Thanks for the help guy! Another problem solved on S&M!! __________________ Brad Storys Custom 2009 M1200 162 Turbo! (i hope) 740 monster 97 ski-doo summit 740 union bay twin crank shop pipes 45mm carbs kick a$$ air filters W pre-filters 9 tooth anti ratchet's 159X15X2.25 finger track 2000 159'' summit skid( gas shocks) 9 inch rear wheels p-85 clutch moded not so stock secondary custom light weight seat Renthal race bar 19\44 gearing 3'' body lift polished tunnel custom running boards custom cooling system Simmons skis 14.5'' front shocks

10-17-2009, 10:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
blastoff Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 555 Casino Cash: $530720 Thanks: 73 Thanked 171 Times in 122 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: 2008 honda Rubicon problem! [I'm pretty sure that some of those Angle Sensors were crap. Anyway, all-in-all it cost me about $200 out the door (the second time) parts and labor. Angle sensors seem to be the most common cause of this issue. I'd hang one in and try it. Good luck![/QUOTE] Nice to see you join the club here and you riding a good machine. With the honda may not be a comfy ride but it will ghet u home.

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