Engine Code 30

[Phazer2Viper]

I had Engine Code 30 (drop in oil pressure), pop up twice in the last 250 miles. I came to a stop both times and it killed the engine. I turned off the key and turned it back on and everything was back to normal with no code. I checked the oil level and its perfect. Anyone else run into this?

 

[ATV PRO #11]

Just had that happen to mine. It was stalling when coming to a stop so assume it has the ecu that shuts sled down.
Resolved it on trail by turning idle up to 1650-1700rpm. It was at 1400(ish).

 

[ATV PRO #11]

To add to symptoms, it stalled and I tried restarting and it turned over for 20 seconds and wouldn't go. I was little panicked, but key off for few seconds and tried again and she went!! I keep a Phillips in my pocked to adjust headlight regularly so quick 10second on trail fix

 

[Mooseman]

Make sure the idle where it's supposed to be (as mentioned). If that's not it and it continues, then check for a possible defective oil pressure switch and then, check the oil pressure itself with an actual test gauge. You should confirm that oil pressure is good. Have you ever cleaned the oil pickup screen in the tank? Might be worth a look.

 

[Phazer2Viper]

I have noticed it was idling quite low. Ill start with that but my sled does have 10,000 mi on it and ive never cleaned that screen. Thanks for the help

 

[cannondale27]

Mine had pressure switch go bad at about that same mileage. But follow Moosemans advice to be safe.

 

[Phazer2Viper]

well i turned up the idle and it seemed to work for the next 200 mi before my jackshaft and both lower a arm ball joints broke

 

[cannondale27]

well i turned up the idle and it seemed to work for the next 200 mi before my jackshaft and both lower a arm ball joints broke

Are you serious! What happened?

 

[ATV PRO #11]

my jackshaft and both lower a arm ball joints broke

Kidding right!!??!!??

 

[Phazer2Viper]

I wish I was joking. Both lower a arm ball joints wore out which caused the arms to ride on the spindles and ruin them..The bearing behind the secondary went out and snapped the jackshaft in half. The secondary vibrated and fell off which broke my belt.. I have had better days

 

[ATV PRO #11]

Wow, crazyness. Pics or it didn't happen, well it happend.

 

[Mooseman]

Your spindles can be saved. Had the same problem on my son's Phazer when we bought it. Had the gouges welded in, then I filed them nice and flat then had them powder coated a nice blue. Cheaper than buying new and there were no used ones to be had locally.

For the shaft, either replace just the shaft, which is part of the reverse gear box, or replace the whole box depending on which is easier or cheaper.

But that is just bad luck. I feel for ya!