Lights, dash gauges, tail light and intermittent reverse 2008 Dragon

[Dewey]

I have a 2008 RMK 700 Dragon and last year I installed a Polaris Tether for the races. Now when I start the sled it will start okay at times. But there are times when idling the gauges flicker and do not read out. The lights flicker and sometimes will not go into reverse. If I rev it up some the lights operate okay and gauges setttle down until it idles again. Could it be the tether switch? Seems to have started a while after installing it?

 

[OnlyPolaris]

unlikely that its the tether. could be voltage regulator or capacitor.

 

[Dewey]

How can a person test this safely? I have read some messages about trying to trouble shoot this. I am 5 hours from a dealer.

 

[OnlyPolaris]

you need a multi meter to test it. not sure what the specs are supposed to be on it though.

 

[dragontamer]

My 08 800 dragon did the same thing and it turned out to be the voltage regulator.


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[Dewey]

I have a multimeter but have not done a lot with it. I can figure it out of someone can walk me through it.

How much is a regulator? Seems to be pointing that way from what I have read.

Where exactly is it located?

Thanks

 

[OnlyPolaris]

A new regulator is $164.99. It is located underneath the spare belt mount. it is a pretty flat, square shaped item that is silver and has fins on the top.

 

[Dewey]

How did you end up figuring it out or did the dealer do it for you?

 

[Shitfly]

Sorry to bud in, but I have a new V/R I'd sell as my Dragon burned down and still up in the air on what to do with it, anyways,Picked up the spare V/R last year as I'd heard of them failing if they got to warm etc, didn't want to be stuck somewhere over a simple part that could be replaced like some stories I'd heard of.
Mine had similar issues with the dimming dash etc, had the tps adjusted and fixed that issue.

 

[Dewey]

Sorry to bud in, but I have a new V/R I'd sell as my Dragon burned down and still up in the air on what to do with it, anyways,Picked up the spare V/R last year as I'd heard of them failing if they got to warm etc, didn't want to be stuck somewhere over a simple part that could be replaced like some stories I'd heard of.
Mine had similar issues with the dimming dash etc, had the tps adjusted and fixed that issue.

How much you asking and where you located? Any advice on how to adjust the TPS? Not sure what TPS is? That stand for Throttle positioning Sensor?

 

[Dewey]

Just let you know it was my VR and they also adjusted the TPS. Put on the upgraded VR and the dealer said they have had none return. Thanks everyone.

 

[polarisdragon800]

How much you asking and where you located? Any advice on how to adjust the TPS? Not sure what TPS is? That stand for Throttle positioning Sensor?

TPS=throttle position sensor. It's my understanding that it senses how much throttle is being used, then sends different amounts of voltage to the computer, the computer then adds certain amounts of fuel,air,oil in accordance to the position of the throttle. Strongly recommend getting it adjusted on the dragon, got mine done and it was a night and day difference, idled a lot better and way better throttle response. Take it to your local Polaris dealer to get it set.

 

[09d8155]

hi my sled is doing the same thing lights dimming wont idle wont reverse, but ive replaced the VR, nothing changed, i was told to try the spark plug caps, nothing again i found a bared wire, repaired it nothing still, coroded connectors, repaired them nothing again, i love the sled its amazing when it was running but it wont run right now like when im wot it will be good and randomly start bogging/missing then pick back up last ride i went on i could pull the cord it would idle but the minute i would pull away it would almost die with throttle pinned if anyone could help me out that would be great

 

[timbo]

Check you exhaust valves make sure the bellows and springs are good,if that checks out then get your TPS adjustment checked.It needs to be in spec to idle proper then lights,reverse will work properly.

 

[09d8155]

ok thanks will do let u know the results is there any way i can check out the tps without taking it to the dealer its a 2 week wait to get looked at at my dealer right now

 

[timbo]

Unless you know some one with a homemade adjuster or a Power commander 5 you need Digital Wrench to check.

 

[09d8155]

do you happen to know the specs for the tps like where it should be set at

 

[timbo]

not off hand will check it out in the am.

 

[09d8155]

ok thank you

 

[09d8155]

took the airbox out took the throttle bodies off and checked the reeds the throttle bodies throttle plates and reeds were all "coked" up so cleaned it put it all back together ran perfectly soo far waiting to take it for a ride this upcoming weekend see how it goes praying for the best