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I have a Honda Sportrax 250EX. I started the engine,
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I have a Honda Sportrax 250EX. I started the engine, pressed the red button for reverse.
The quad backed up for about four feet before the engine stalled. I am now unable to shift the transmission back into neutral. I have tried 'rocking' the quad with no results.       
Is there a solenold keeping the reverse gear locked?

 

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2003 Honda Sportrax 250EX

Already Tried:
Rocking the quad back and forth.

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October 14 4:20 PM (1 day and 1 hour later)
         
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October 15 11:45 AM (19 hours and 25 minutes and 16 seconds later)
         
Believing the red reverse button is electronic as opposed to mechanical, I disconnected the battery cables. Then rocked the quad, moved the shift lever down a number of times, reconnected the cables with no results.

I tried holding in the shift/brake lever (the left one) and pushing the start button. Nothing.

When the key is turned on, the 'run' light is a bright red. The battery is obviously charged.

Do you have any suggestions???
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October 15 11:50 AM (4 minutes and 48 seconds later)
         
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When the battery cables are unhooked could you move it then?

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October 15 11:54 AM (4 minutes and 10 seconds later)
         
Reply to 32dmadden's Post: No. The quad still appears to be locked in reverse.
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October 15 12:13 PM (19 minutes later)
         
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It sounds to me like it is mechanical problem. Something has jammed in the reverse gear system. Most likely it will have to be disassembled. I have a good friend that is a service mgr. at the honda dealer. Monday I can get him to give me the run down on that system if you haven't found out any thing by then.

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October 15 12:18 PM (4 minutes and 28 seconds later)
         
Reply to 32dmadden's Post: Sounds like a soulution plan. I'll wait for your reply on monday. Thanks for your help.
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October 15 12:26 PM (8 minutes and 21 seconds later)
         
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