800 axys keeps going into limp mode

foxxman · Nov 2, 2015

Got enough snow to go for a road ride today on my 800 axys. Had my dealer put a stage 2 SLP kit on it. It ran great but after 7 mi the check engine lite would come on and it would go into a limp mode. I shut it off, it would clear but it would do it again and again. I stuffed a bunch of snow on the pipe and let it cool for 15 minutes and it was better but after awhile it started up again. It never over heated plenty of soft snow for the coolers so Im not sure what it is

89sandman · Nov 2, 2015

Overheating? If the Axys is anything like the Pro you need to watch your temp constantly!

foxxman · Nov 2, 2015

Nope that's not it never got over 135 I keep an eye on that all the time

die hard poo · Nov 2, 2015

Over-revving? Did you add more clutch weight after installing the pipe?

AndrettiDog · Nov 2, 2015

So you did the stage 2 on mile one? I really think break in is huge on any sled. That aside, did the stage 2 involve the Bullydog or any mapping changes?

MTNRCR · Nov 2, 2015

that would be my guess also....Over rev. You might want to push recall on the gauge to see what kind of rpms that its been running. Or deto sensor...........

Iceman56 · Nov 3, 2015

You need to take it to dealer so they can check what code is being thrown when engine light comes on

Iceman56 · Nov 3, 2015

Make sure your throttle cable is tight, the Pros are notorious for the cable being to loose and the throttle not coming back and hitting the stop causing it to go into limp mode, easy fix.

sledder22 · Nov 3, 2015

MTNRCR said:
that would be my guess also....Over rev. You might want to push recall on the gauge to see what kind of rpms that its been running. Or deto sensor...........

most first ride check engine lights are due to detonation sensor. Normally the gas has been sitting for at least a month in the sled before it gets burned out

Reg2view · Nov 3, 2015

Check the DTC you're getting.

Set the brake without turning off the sled, with the MIL still on, hit SEL button until the ERR and associated codes come up, after engine hours. Write down the SPN and FMI code(s). Roll through them withe the MODE button, holding it down between codes, to make sure you get them all, if there's more than one. Codes are likely similar to the ProRide, if you don't have a manual, report back.

Zrider · Nov 3, 2015

foxxman said:
Got enough snow to go for a road ride today on my 800 axys. Had my dealer put a stage 2 SLP kit on it. It ran great but after 7 mi the check engine lite would come on and it would go into a limp mode. I shut it off, it would clear but it would do it again and again. I stuffed a bunch of snow on the pipe and let it cool for 15 minutes and it was better but after awhile it started up again. It never over heated plenty of soft snow for the coolers so Im not sure what it is

fm:

Have your dealer check the Exhaust Temp Sensor. My '13 kept going into Det mode intermittenly. Dealer scoped it, replaced it and it has been OK since then. It can become a real PITA having the sled Det, especially when you're in a climb and it falls flat on it's ***.

SLP · Nov 6, 2015

foxxman said:
Got enough snow to go for a road ride today on my 800 axys. Had my dealer put a stage 2 SLP kit on it. It ran great but after 7 mi the check engine lite would come on and it would go into a limp mode. I shut it off, it would clear but it would do it again and again. I stuffed a bunch of snow on the pipe and let it cool for 15 minutes and it was better but after awhile it started up again. It never over heated plenty of soft snow for the coolers so Im not sure what it is

The problem you are experiencing is from too light of clutching for early season "road" riding where there is not much load on the engine. These sleds are geared fairly low and what happens is they hit full shift out quickly and then the motor starts to over-rev a bit. If you are clutched light and if you stay in the throttle it will go into limp mode. This will require you to shut the sled off and re-start it to clear it.

The fix for the issue is to clutch it more aggressively. You can also put the resistor that came with the pipe kit in-line with the EGT sensor and it will add 4% fuel at rpm levels above about 7700 rpm. The resistor can be removed (for elevations above 4000') when we get into real winter conditions with the deeper snows that load the engine as intended.

We found this issue yesterday in our testing as well. We have updated our instruction sheets to reflect the heavier clutching we are recommending. http://www.slp.cc/instsheets/015-axys82.pdf You should not experience your limp mode problem once you have made these changes. Please contact us with any questions you may have.

Sincerely,

Jerry Mathews - SLP

Dootimes2 · Nov 6, 2015

SLP said:
The problem you are experiencing is from too light of clutching for early season "road" riding where there is not much load on the engine. These sleds are geared fairly low and what happens is they hit full shift out quickly and then the motor starts to over-rev a bit. If you are clutched light and if you stay in the throttle it will go into limp mode. This will require you to shut the sled off and re-start it to clear it.

The fix for the issue is to clutch it more aggressively. You can also put the resistor that came with the pipe kit in-line with the EGT sensor and it will add 4% fuel at rpm levels above about 7700 rpm. The resistor can be removed (for elevations above 4000') when we get into real winter conditions with the deeper snows that load the engine as intended.

We found this issue yesterday in our testing as well. We have updated our instruction sheets to reflect the heavier clutching we are recommending. http://www.slp.cc/instsheets/015-axys82.pdf You should not experience your limp mode problem once you have made these changes. Please contact us with any questions you may have.

Sincerely,

Jerry Mathews - SLP

I bought 2 pipe sets about 1 1/2 months ago and they came with the same set up as in the link you just posted. Did this change since then or did I miss something. I am set up for 3-6 k

SLP · Nov 6, 2015

Dootimes2 said:
I bought 2 pipe sets about 1 1/2 months ago and they came with the same set up as in the link you just posted. Did this change since then or did I miss something. I am set up for 3-6 k

We only changed the clutching specs at elevations above 6000'. At your elevation we were recommending the stock Black driven spring which loads the engine more than the Black/Purple.

Everything I posted applies to you as well. Snows this time of year are normally icy below and light on top which is much different than even an in-season groomed trail. The sleds are purpose built mountain sleds that were not really ever meant to run big trail miles at high speed. This time of year, that's all we have, so most of us try to get our sleds through their break in period in this snow. It's fine to do that, just follow the directions I posted above.

Thanks,

Jerry - SLP

Latitude 62 · Nov 7, 2015

Jerry,
Got to give you and others props for monitoring forums and responding to product issues. Good on ya!!!

Vi-PEC Powersports · Nov 8, 2015

Found your problem?

Dootimes2 · Nov 9, 2015

Vi-PEC Powersports said:
Found your problem?

That's not vague at all.

AKFULLTHROTTLE · Nov 10, 2015

Dootimes2 said:
That's not vague at all.

I think that is a question?

Merlin · Nov 10, 2015

AKFULLTHROTTLE said:
I think that is a question?

Although subtle, it's actually a cast cloaked in the guise of a question....

Dootimes2 · Nov 10, 2015

AKFULLTHROTTLE said:
I think that is a question?

That would make more sense

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