What does reverse override mean?
The reverse override is a safety feature to keep you from killing yourself in reverse. It cuts out the ignition if you get too fast and the 4×4 as well unless you press the button.
How does reverse overide work on a Polaris?
FOund the info I was looking for…Check it out! Polaris has incorporated a safety feature on all their 4wd models. This feature, which is operational all the time when reverse is selected, will limited engine power and cut out the front wheel drive unless you push the “override” button.
What’s the problem with the new Polaris Speedo?
The problem with the new style, is that the function button for the Speedo is combined with the override button and it is not as straight forward as the old style Speedo. Doing it this way everything works as it should exactly the way it did before the mod.
Where is the relay terminal on a Polaris?
Open the pod and locate the wiring harness coming from the Speedo. Relay terminal #85 connect to Polaris wire purple. Use dielectric grease at all electrical connections to prevent corrosion in the long run or even better, liquid tape.
FOund the info I was looking for…Check it out! Polaris has incorporated a safety feature on all their 4wd models. This feature, which is operational all the time when reverse is selected, will limited engine power and cut out the front wheel drive unless you push the “override” button.
Why does my Polaris ATV stall in reverse?
The rev limiter is supposed to blip the ignition at a certain RPM when in reverse unless the button is pressed. You said that if you press the button before shifting to reverse it runs fine and then if you release the button while still in reverse it dies.
How does the rev limiter work on a Polaris ATV?
The rev limiter works un reverse so the quad soes not flip over. Click to expand… As a point of reference, I have 7 Polaris ATV’s from 95 to 07. All except this one I just picked up, do what they are suppose to in reverse. Please re-read the thread title and my post and understand exactly what’s being asked.
The problem with the new style, is that the function button for the Speedo is combined with the override button and it is not as straight forward as the old style Speedo. Doing it this way everything works as it should exactly the way it did before the mod.