P500 Paddle Shifters Not Working

[BigRedMac]

Hey all, just joined the club...I just changed my starter motor in my 2015 Honda SXS500 a few days ago--it starts, but now the paddles shifters don't work. I checked the battery...charged it; checked the fuses; tried to make sure all connections are tight, but still no joy. I have driven it around in 3rd gear trying to see if that would get the shifting going again, but no. Also had the battery off for 1/2 hour or longer & still no difference. Any advise you might have would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Admin]

 

[HUCK]

Maybe try using the manual shift tool to put it into neutral and see what it does .

 

[BigRedMac]

Yes...I've manually shifted 3-4 times, backing out of garage, running around yard, still not shifting. Any other ideas?

 

[HUCK]

Yes...I've manually shifted 3-4 times, backing out of garage, running around yard, still not shifting. Any other ideas?

No . That was what I would have tried besides what you have already done . Good luck . Post it when you find it .

 

[Duckhunt]

Do you get any blinking lights on your display with just the key on? Do you have to hold the brake pedal to get it crank it over?

 

[BigRedMac]

Normally you have to hold the brake down to start...so yes I do & it starts fine. The Honda dealer insisted it was the battery, but when they checked it 2x it read at full strength. Could it still be the problem?

 

[BigRedMac]

.....& yes there were/are blinking dashes when I start it.

 

[Fatsquatch]

.....& yes there were/are blinking dashes when I start it.

Video the blinks and upload it to youtube then post the link. The group can tell you what it means. Your dealer would be able to as well.

 

[Duckhunt]

Video the blinks and upload it to youtube then post the link. The group can tell you what it means. Your dealer would be able to as well.

Exactly! What JB said!

 

[Yellowgwtrike]

Exactly! What JB said!

What did you find wrong, I'm having the same problem

 

[moosewhisperer]

i have the same problem i think it' the computer.ic an shift manualy bit not w ith the paddles.

 

[Fatsquatch]

i have the same problem i think it' the computer.ic an shift manualy bit not w ith the paddles.

What is your blink sequence? Video it, upload it to YouTube and post the link here.

 

[Yellowgwtrike]

i have the same problem i think it' the computer.ic an shift manualy bit not w ith the paddles.

I had the exact same problem on my P520 and P500. I figured it out. I had installed a winch on both units. The factory single battery in not enough power to run the electrical system, I installed a second battery, and fyse nlock . This solved the issue. Everything works great now.

 

[moosewhisperer]

i have the same problem i think it' the computer.ic an shift manualy bit not w ith the paddles.

when i turn the key on the N flashes 1 couple seconds later it flashs twice

 

[Yellowgwtrike]

On my P500 the dash or instrument panel kept blinking and wouldn't start until I disconnected the positive cable at the battery for a few minutes then it would work for a short while.

 

[moosewhisperer]

can it be the computer at fault causing it to not shift?

 

[moosewhisperer]

what does it mean when the n on the dash blinks 3 times?

 

[Mudder]

what does it mean when the n on the dash blinks 3 times?

It has two blink modes for diagnostic codes, long blinks = 10, short blink = 1. Is there a combination of blinks to provide a ##-# or #-#? I would have the battery load tested, they can read good voltage but lack the needed amps. Low battery and clutch adjustment are first two troubleshooting checks. Checking the main 40 A fuse and 15 amp IGJ/IGN fuse is the third step.

 

[Mudder]

A search also came up with a @Bastardchild post about the micro switches for the paddles. If none of the above helps, just sharing info.

P500 - Shifting problem

Anyone please help !! Changed the shift motor and the shift angle sensor and it still won't shift manually. I have used the tool and shifted it also disconnected the battery, still won't shift. Any ideas what else I can do....

hondasxs.com

 

[Mudder]

Also check throttle cable and idle. Saw a case where a cable issue was causing high idle preventing a shift. Don’t know if you are the same guy.