2001 traxter 500 will not shift

[shawncanam]

I have a 2001 traxter 500 that will  not shift gears the gear selector is blinking 1 through 5  no clue what is the problem anyone have any solutions for this 

[Mech]

You need the manual and follow the procedure for diagnosing it, starting with checking for stored trouble codes.

Does that have a model number, something like 7416 ?

[Mech]

I had a read through the manual and it says to do the check for trouble codes, and then, if the gearbox position sensor is indicated as crook, (which they say normally causes it to flash all five gear position lights simultaneously, not in sequence as you are describing), take the sensor off and move the sensor inside with your finger, and the dash should scroll through the five speeds.. So the test for the position sensor is simple and it may pay to go straight to that test. Check the plug is on and perhaps pull it off and try it back on before doing anything else in case there's a bad connection. If moving the sensor with your finger doesn't make the dash change through the gears then the sensor is crook..

I'd do that but then get the trouble codes as well before rushing off for a new sensor.. It may be wiring and not actually the sensor.. I'm a mechanic and have to be sure what I do and what I fit are right.. At this stage though, it doesn't mention anything else causing all the position lights to cycle.. A bad dash could perhaps do it though, or a bad computer.. Possibly.. I'll keep reading.

Oh.. It also says to try shifting with the manual lever to check the actual box is ok..  I presume you have tried that ?

[Mech]

And, if when trying to change manually, you push a shift button, if you can feel the electric shift trying to assist the lever.. check the oil level and pressure.