Anyone replace the sensor themselves?
Brake sensor failure - SERVICE ADVISORY
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I remember reading someplace about someone doing it themselves, but I can't remember where I read it. IIRC, it involved removing the brake fluid from the master cylinder so the sensors could be replaced.Anyone replace the sensor themselves?
Here's what the 2015-17 Service manual shows -
Thanks, since they are going to cover it, I'm having it done in a couple weeks. Looks like a pita.I remember reading someplace about someone doing it themselves, but I can't remember where I read it. IIRC, it involved removing the brake fluid from the master cylinder so the sensors could be replaced.
Here's what the 2015-17 Service manual shows -
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Probably a good idea to have the dealer do it since Polaris will cover it. Note the last step above - Bleed brake System...Thanks, since they are going to cover it, I'm having it done in a couple weeks. Looks like a pita.
The main reason I wanted it fixed is I like the Cruise Control. My traction Control light (car with squiggly lines) keeps coming on. May just replace the magnetic switch for the brake pedal with a simple contact switch since that seems to be the most common cause.
I was getting a traction control warning as well as the brake warning. Dealer replaced the brake pressure switches. Got the TC warning for a week or so, then it disappeared, just as the dealer told me it would. Haven't seen a warning for a year now.
I was getting a traction control warning as well as the brake warning. Dealer replaced the brake pressure switches. Got the TC warning for a week or so, then it disappeared, just as the dealer told me it would. Haven't seen a warning for a year now.
I just purchased a 2015 SL from a private seller and am having the brake failure light issue. I see the photo of the advisory here but searched all over online and can not find a copy to print and take it. I ran my VIN on Polaris website and it does not come up as a recall. I just want to ensure If I take it in it’ll be covered. I called dealer and they said “they won’t know until they look at it”. Any advice where to get this document to take with me when I take Slingshot in?
I Googled "Polaris Slingshot Brake Sensor Service Advisory" and got this link as the first result - https://www.slingshotforums.com/threads/brake-sensor-failure-service-advisory.166105/I just purchased a 2015 SL from a private seller and am having the brake failure light issue. I see the photo of the advisory here but searched all over online and can not find a copy to print and take it. I ran my VIN on Polaris website and it does not come up as a recall. I just want to ensure If I take it in it’ll be covered. I called dealer and they said “they won’t know until they look at it”. Any advice where to get this document to take with me when I take Slingshot in?
Thanks. Yes, that link brings us to this post. I was wondering where I could find the entire 15 page document. The photo is page one of 15. I’d like to have a copy to take into dealer to ensure it’s covered and they have all the info.I Googled "Polaris Slingshot Brake Sensor Service Advisory" and got this link as the first result - https://www.slingshotforums.com/threads/brake-sensor-failure-service-advisory.166105/
I'd hope showing them the first page should be enough. They should then be able to find their copy or contact Polari for it. Of course, this assumes they are a decent dealer and not just looking at you as a profit-source.
I just bought a 2015 with 2500 miles and light is on . what I do not understand is if I unplug the sensors they should not activate light right ?. but unplugged they do after a few pumps of pedal .
I assume the ECU treats a disconnected sensor as a bad reading from the sensor, triggering the malfunction light. Just take it to a dealer for a free fix.I just bought a 2015 with 2500 miles and light is on . what I do not understand is if I unplug the sensors they should not activate light right ?. but unplugged they do after a few pumps of pedal .
going to call them today ,thx
Thanks guys. My dealer told me it would cost 450$ to replace the btack seals that caused the sensor to come on. I will go back and show them this advisory
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Thanks so much this post was a big help and saved me moneyIf you paid to have them fixed, you should be able to get a refund. View attachment 164881
Yes i also had my senor replaced repaired under warranty.
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https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2016/RCONL-16V755-7837.pdfI just purchased a 2015 SL from a private seller and am having the brake failure light issue. I see the photo of the advisory here but searched all over online and can not find a copy to print and take it. I ran my VIN on Polaris website and it does not come up as a recall. I just want to ensure If I take it in it’ll be covered. I called dealer and they said “they won’t know until they look at it”. Any advice where to get this document to take with me when I take Slingshot in?
Resurrecting this thread to mention that as someone who just purchased a used 2015 Slingshot SL from private owner, I had this issue and with the help of a great shop advocate we were able to still get it covered (in 2022) by Polaris even 2 years after this repair was supposed to end (2020). Great experience with both our tech and with Polaris honoring this, even though we're way past their deadline they still honored it- says a lot about the company to me!
Make friends with the Slingshot Tech....I'm usually gets a little lunch.Resurrecting this thread to mention that as someone who just purchased a used 2015 Slingshot SL from private owner, I had this issue and with the help of a great shop advocate we were able to still get it covered (in 2022) by Polaris even 2 years after this repair was supposed to end (2020). Great experience with both our tech and with Polaris honoring this, even though we're way past their deadline they still honored it- says a lot about the company to me!
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