AWD not working on my 2001 Polaris Magnum 325

[hooksetter]

I recently purchased this ATV and yesterday tried the awd for the first time while plowing the driveway and guess what? It doesn't work!

Anyone have a similar set up and have any ideas of what to check? Another bit of info that may be relevent is that I need to hold the reverse override button when going in reverse or the engine dies.

Thanks for any help.

If I need to take it in to have it repaired does anyone have any recommendations in the south metro?

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[rundrave]

there is a rev limiter in reverse, unless you hold down the yellow button on the left side of the handlebars. Its a safety feature, also keep in mind that you will not get 4wd unless the button is held while in reverse.

[hooksetter]

Thank you for the input rundave. You are right on target. I brought it in to a local dealer and as luck would have it the awd AND the reverse worked perfectly while loading it on the trailer!

I still paid the $150 to have them look it over and as it turns out it is a ground issue - which I guess explains the intermitent nature of the problem.

Facing the options of living with it working sometimes and sometimes not or just getting it fixed I chose the latter.

The fix: Replace the rev limiter - ground where the reverse override and the awd is all grounded. I'll be back in business by the weekend.

Thanks again for your help.