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BULLSH** POLARIS (ELECTRIC RELAYS IN HARNESS GO BAD FROM WATER INTRUSION)

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Same issue here

I bought a holdover 16 Axys 2.6 163. At 100 miles, I had the first issue. (Ruined an epic blue bird day BTW). Took it to the dealer. Even though it had thrown a code (520327), they told me that the only issue they could see was the plugs were fouled (probably from the 15 miles back to the truck in limp mode). They changed the plugs and charged me parts and labor. Needless to say I won't be going to them again. Two rides later, same problem (520327). Luckily I was riding with a buddy who is familiar with the issue. We pulled the two relays going to the exhaust valves. Sure enough, full of water. I blew them out and reconnected. Sled ran fine until the trail ride out. Threw a code again but different this time (520335). Tried doing the same thing with the relays with no luck. Got the sled home yesterday and put dielectric in both relays and sealed with electrical tape as best as I could. Code is clear...for now.

Another issue I've been having is also right around 100 miles, my hand warmers haven't worked at all. Could this be related to the load shed relay? Also, where is this relay located?

I will say that buying a brand new sled and having these types of issues is frustrating to no end. Especially with the lack of support from the dealer. Could there be a recall/update that this sled might have missed being a holdover?

Also, thanks for all the info in this thread. It's reassuring to know I'm not the only one with this issue.
 
I have also been having wet/damp relay issues. Had to replace one. Yesterday I thought they were acting up again. Sled started bogging at 6500rpms as if the power valves weren't working. turns out it was the exhaust temp sensor that had gone bad this time. Just a heads up for another cause of same/similar issues.
 
The one from Mouser, mfg'd by Song Chuan is the EXACT same relay that is used by Polaris Industries.... it is NOT a substitute or a cross reference... it is the same OEM part with the same OEM part number as shown in the photo of the polaris harness from Sage Crusher above.... but has a MUCH lower price-mark-up ....

MH- Are you saying that this should not be used a substitute for our stock relays? confused....:juggle:
 
Both the numbers that CO 2.0 posted are available through Mouser, inexpensively. (thank you CO 2.0 for posting that info)

They are electrically the same... the difference is one is sealed and the other is not


871-1C-C-R1 U01 (871=type, 1C=SPDT, C='flux tight', R1=resistor on coil, U01=??)
$3.12ea http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Song-Chuan/871-1C-C-R1-U01-12VDC/

871-1C-S-R1 (871=type, 1C=SPDT, C=sealed, R1=resistor on coil)
$2.61ea http://www.mouser.com/Search/ProductDetail.aspx?R=871-1C-S-R1-12VDC

A 'Flux Tight' relay... is NOT a sealed relay... not sure I'd leave that one in there.

Anyone else have the 871-1C-C-R1 U01 in their sled??
Anyone with a failed relay have this 871-1C-C-R1 U01 (which is not sealed) as the failed relay?


TYCO
Flux tight type relays and sealed relays with open vent hole:
* immersion cleaning is not possible with these types of relays. Only the
soldered side of the PCB (THT) should be cleaned and care has to be
taken not to allow washing solution to flood the PCB surface to prevent
penetration of solvent and dissolved flux into the relay. Any other
cleaning method involving potential contamination of unsealed relays
must be avoided.
 
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Funny...in the last day... Mouser has sold about 40 of these relays.... HMMM.

They now have 317 left.



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From what I can tell after tearing into several sleds here- the ES
(Electric Start) have 5 total the 2 additional are on the mag side within the starting harness- battery leads..
10 ordered this morning to give them a try-


Customer asked about using Flex Seal on the backside of the female connector- to prevent water from entering from the back... Hmmm.. thoughts?
 
Looks like the C-R1 is sealed?

I think the C-R1 is partly sealed... I think it has a vent hole... at least that is what the Manufacturers data sheet says. "Flux tite"....

CO 2.0... did both of those relays come with your sled from the factory (never replaced by a dealer)?

Is there a hole on one and not the other??

Odd they would put one in there that is specifically not spec'd as a sealed relay... they are both the same, electrically/dimensionally, otherwise.

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I think the C-R1 is partly sealed... I think it has a vent hole... at least that is what the Manufacturers data sheet says. "Flux tite"....

CO 2.0... did both of those relays come with your sled from the factory (never replaced by a dealer)?

Is there a hole on one and not the other??

Odd they would put one in there that is specifically not spec'd as a sealed relay... they are both the same, electrically/dimensionally, otherwise.

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I hate relays with vent holes...
So what do you all feel about sealing up the back side of the female conection? / the water intrusion is coming from there also- as I stated the flex seal doesn't sound to bad of an Idea..
 
Not sure if the top one (S-R1) is a hole, or if a hole goes through or not (I would think not)... but you people will need to check... and report back.

ALSO... Do you all have two different types of relays... the C-R1 and S-R1 ??

Or is this just an anomaly with CO-2.0's sled?



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