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Posted on Aug 09, 2009

4-wheel drive will not engage on my 1997 polaris sportsman 500

The 4-wheel light will come on in reverse and in drive sometimes.

  • Anonymous Mar 29, 2014

    2003 sportsman 600

  • Anonymous Apr 01, 2014

    it wont engage in four wheel unless I go in reverse with override button pressed

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Check wiring in the pod also check fluid in the front hub

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