1998-2004 Honda Foreman 450 factory service manual, Page 422Get this manual
ELECTRIC SHIFT PROGRAM (ESP) GEAR POSITION INDICATOR OPERATES ABNORMALLY Inspect the fol lowing before diagnosing the system- Make sure the battery is fully charged and in good conditon- Clutch adjustmentBlown main (30Almotor (30A) or sub fuse (Light (15A)ignition (10A))The eng ne runs normallySpeedometer ope rates normally
Set theparking brakeStart the engine, then shift through the all gear positions and check the gear position indicator operation'- - -' Shift indicator operates abnormally at 2nd, 3rd andor 4thStart the engine and check for proper clutch operationAbnormal Normal Fau Ity clutch
Shift indicator Inspect the gear position switch (page 21 -29)operates abnormally Abnormal at 1st, neutral, 5th andor reverse Normal Faulty gear position switch Disconnect the connector and con nectorgear position switch 4P combination meter 14P