RER Wire connection question

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Picked up 2011 800 Etec. Pull start only. Reverse doesn't work. Traced wires and found this plug that goes from RER button into engine compartment. Can't find where it goes. I know it goes somewhere in there because it is clean and haven't been unplugged for very long. Anyone know specifically?

 

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Not sure about the plug. The only plug loose in my 2010 is the hot plug for accessories.

As I recall my 2010, the RER wires went direct into the main plug in the instrument pod. I found the pins were loose in the main plug. Tightened up the wire seats in the plug and got my reverse back.
After finding that, I went through and re-seated every plug on the sled. Fixed my fuel gauge in that episode.

 

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I have the entire top console off and there is no additional place to plug it into the instrument pod. I know it goes somewhere.

 

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It's this plug.

 

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03RMK800 said:

Not sure about the plug. The only plug loose in my 2010 is the hot plug for accessories.

As I recall my 2010, the RER wires went direct into the main plug in the instrument pod. I found the pins were loose in the main plug. Tightened up the wire seats in the plug and got my reverse back.
After finding that, I went through and re-seated every plug on the sled. Fixed my fuel gauge in that episode.

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On older sleds the RER wires go into the plugs on the handle bars first. This 2011 is different.

 

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• Dec 16, 2016

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So figured it out. Apparently the previous owner plugged the auxiliary plug for temp sensor and compass (used on X models) into the female plug I was looking for. Surprised that did not cause issues or trouble codes. Anyways, I know the wiring in these sleds inside and out now.

 

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Also, called 3 dealers I work with and none of them didn't know the answer and were going to get back to me. Not one did.