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.

[M3mhunter]

In the past I have fixed a 500 Traxter and the issue (which was caused by me when I replaced a sprague clutch) was that there is a shift shuttle that needs to be oriented at a 12 o'clock position but it is easy to have it rotated even to the point of installing upside down.  Whenever you tried to shift it would try you'd hear it make the attempt and then it would stay in first.  

[M3mhunter]

Found my old post on another site...

here is what I noted a few years back...



I have had an issue with my Traxter’s shifting and was unable to find a desperately needed bit of intel to fix it until recently. With that in mind, I figured I would add to a few sites a bit of info I picked up about my Traxter’s shifting issues…

Note: this may not be the case with all Traxter’s shifting problems but if you have recently replaced the sprag gear/clutch (part 41/42) in the ignition assembly this MAY be your issue.

My Traxter had a sprag go on it so when the electronic start was used it sounded as it something was grinding in the engine. After a bit of research it turned up the sprag issue. For fixing it most all of the info needed can be found  on another forum… (I don’t know if I am allowed to post an external forum link, if not I hope my had doesn’t get slapped too hard) … see here:

http://www.can-amforum.com/forums/b...ms/brp-traxter-quest/40123-2001-traxter-sprag-clutch-replacement-plus-some.html

Once this repair was complete my starter worked perfectly, however, during the test drive to make sure I had put everything was back together correctly, I found that I was now unable to shift from first.

So more research ensued…

What I found was out of a multitude of sites with no answers, I found two guys (A huge thanks to Henn and Aaron) who had mentioned that when the ignition housing is put back on, care must be taken to make sure of the shift piston’s position.

part #23 in the diagram here: https://www.canampartshouse.com/oemparts/a/cam/500b5236f8700228ecf59a4d/ignition-and-water-pump

If external links are not allowed,and that gets removed, look up the parts diagram for 2001 Can-Am Traxter Autoshift Ignition And Water Pump and look for part #23.

This piston slides side to side on the motor shifting gears. When reassembling the ignition cover it is possible to put the housing back on but have this piston slightly off. To check if this is your problem take of the small cover (part #25 in the above diagram) on the right side of the engine - be advised - a small amount of oil will puke out. The diagram shows only the far left side of the piston with the hydraulic relief hole at the top/ 12 o’clock position but on the right hand side the hole is actually at the bottom/6 o’clock position. If your piston’s relief hole is not right at the bottom/6 o’clock position (mine was at about 5 o’clock) this would likely be your problem.

To correct this (I am assuming you have already taken your rear racks on plastics off) drain your coolant, drain your oil and remove your air box ONLY. Full removal of the rad, fan, airbox, carb, rear axle, rear swing arm IS NOT NEEDED. It is for the full sprag repair, but NOT for repositioning the shift piston. With ONLY the air box removed you should be able to get at most of the ignition cover bolts- some will be a bloody tight reach but it is possible. Loosen these off about 1/4” out. This will loosen the cover enough to take the pressure off of the piston (do not pry on the cover - if you swing arm is back on there will be two bolts that you can't but do not need to loosen - prying may damage the housing in that area). Pull off the shift piston cover (part #25) and use the relief hole and the tip of a screw driver to rotate the piston to the appropriate bottom/6 o’clock position - gentle taps with a rubber hammer to encourage rotating to the correct position may be needed). Re-place the ignition cover, check the piston position once more then replace the small piston cover, tighten all bolts, and replace the air box. Fire up your machine and give it a go.

Hope this helps someone as much as it helped me!