[xplorer55]

I just bought a 2004 50th annaveristy edition sportsman 700 ... it has a weird switch next the gauge on the head light pod on handlebars... I saw a few that said it was for lights. Well mine sounds like it is locking in somthing. Like locking in 4wd but when I hit my awd button it works n locks in but is a different sound.. I have no idea what the hell that switch is doing but its diffently moving metal n locking somthing... it goes for like 5 to 6 seconds then makes a lock sound

 

[antoniodef]

Picture?

 

[xplorer55]

Whoops just ran the vin. Its a 2005 sportsman 700 efi ... no pic but I found a pic on Google that's the same spot n same switch claiming its headlight. Maybe its front e locker??

 

[xplorer55]

 

[whtrapta]

No pic

 

[xplorer55]

Here's a pic... but trust me mine isn't for lights

 

[xplorer55]

ATV Obsession ? View topic - 2005 Polaris Sportsman - Up Close Look here's a link. Its right next to the gauge

 

[whtrapta]

Probably the rear locker. Try turning sharp and see if the inside rear spins. Then click it and see.
You may be lucky and have the ability to unlock it

 

[wassup77]

The one in the picture you put up is for the rear lights. My 550 XP has the same button and it turns in rear lights.

 

[Coolerman]

On my 07 EFI deluxe that switch turns on the rear work lights.

 

[MustBeNice]

If switch is on the left.... factory wired rear work lights. Is switch is on the right..... usually wired for heated grips and thumb warmers.

When you flip your switch on, do the rear work lights come on?

Likely not for a "front Locker".... as the Polaris AWD system doesn't work that way.

 

[indy]

my 05 it is the rear lights
and it might fireup the flux capacitor for Hyper jump

 

[duck9191]

The click could be a relay for lights, or what ever else someone rigged up.

 

[antoniodef]

Didn't some models have a turf mode that unlocked the rear diff? Not sure what that switch looks like. Easiest thing to do is pop the pod apart and follow the wires.

 

[polman500]

What's happened to the OP of this thread? Did the work lights come on and now he's not going to respond anymore?...LOL...:chairfall:
The turf mode rear differential was on 2up machines and Rangers. If he in fact is hearing a mechanical "click" upon using the switch, the PO could have installed one in his machine and hooked it up to the work light switch since it would be a convenient way to energize it. An easy way to tell would be to see if any wires run into the rear differential.
Where are you OP???

 

[xplorer55]

Well it doesnt do nothing for the lights.. just checked. Its diff lock.

 

[Rooskey]

Rear diff lock I suppose?? I recommend that you come to a complete stop before using that switch. Be happy thats a good upgrade. Great to be able to unlock the rear diff when your running on asphalt or on your lawn.

 

[xplorer55]

thanks for help the guys... yea its rear diff lock. and ill make sure but honstly ill probley always keep it on. i only trail ride nothing else no reason to turn it off lol

 

[fhedrickjr]

On my 06 800 EFI, it turns on what look like back up lights. Now, I have to track down why the brake/guide lights don't work....sigh...
(Just picked it up, haven't had the chance to go through it yet)

 

[whtrapta]

BAM! I called it, rear locker lol :biglaugh: