2021 Polaris Slingshot SL TSBs
36 Technical Service Bulletins across 9 categories
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9 bulletinsOn some Polaris models equipped with a Dual Sweep Analog (C4) gauge cluster, dealers and customers may see moisture...
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intrusion or fogging present in the gauge clusters, similar to gauge clusters in other off-road and marine applications.
Best practices for gauges, speedometers and tachometers regarding Slingshot vehicles.
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This version has been translated into French.
Slingshot Ride Command Cell Modem
Slingshot General Ride Command Diagnosis
Slingshot AMT Won't Complete Grid Learn
STOP SALE on affected Slingshot units identified in your inventory until further notice.
Polaris has found that some Slingshot models may have been manufactured without the drivers and/or passengers front side...
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reflector(s).
Polaris has found that some Slingshot models may have been manufactured without the drivers and/or passengers front side...
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reflector(s).
Digital Wrench version 4.2 is now available for download.
Electrical
7 bulletinsPolaris has received an increasing number of claims for vehicles not charging.
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Testing of returned alternators indicates that the alternator was not the root cause and did not require replacement.
Polaris has received an increasing number of claims for vehicles not charging.
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Testing of returned alternators indicates that the alternator was not the root cause and did not require replacement. The terminal of the excitation wire may become opened, damaged, or pushed back during installation of the connector to the alternator, resulting in the alternator not charging intermittently.
Polaris has received feedback that the security system is not re-enabling after the vehicle battery voltage becomes low,...
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or the vehicle has not been used for several days. As a result, the lock and unlock buttons are inoperative until the security system is enabled in Digital Wrench. An updated VCM (Vehicle Control Module) software has been released to address this concern.
This article contains some of the theory of operation with the Steering Angle Sensors (SAS) on Slingshot models.
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It highlights the operation of the MY20+ models as well as some issues we have been seeing and some of the challenges in diagnostics.
Information regarding the theory of operation for Steering Angle Sensors (SAS) on MY20-MY22 Slingshot models are explained for awareness.
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Additionally, steps are provided on how to properly calibrate the SAS.
2021 Slingshot Ambient Air Temp Sensor Location
Customers come in with a key that was left off or a low battery event that caused their calculated DTE to be a random number.
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The quickest way to address this is the following: 1. Reset both Trip meters 2. Reset the AVG FUEL ECONOMY 3. Disconnect the battery for 20 minutes. 4. Reconnect and test ride vehicle for minimum 20 miles to get an average economy again.
Infotainment
5 bulletinsThis Team Tip is designed to bring awareness to audio system changes starting in Model Year 2024 with RIDE COMMAND 7" Display software November 2023.
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In addition to new speakers, Model Year 2020+ Slingshot vehicles will now require RIDE COMMAND 7" Display displays to have the appropriate tune file set during RIDE COMMAND 7" Display installation, or when upgrading to the new speakers.
Some RIDE COMMAND 7 displays may experience a blank screen, blackout, or the impression that it wont turn on, leading...
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to display replacement.
This Slingshot Help Center article provides information regarding updating slingshot software and maps on the 2020+ 7"...
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Display Powered by RIDE COMMAND.
This Slingshot Help Center article provides information regarding updating slingshot software and maps on the 2020+ 7"...
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Display Powered by RIDE COMMAND.
Polaris has found that some 2021 Slingshot vehicles produced before 8/16/2021 have front woofer speakers that can fail ...
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prematurely under certain volume and equalizer setting conditions. Vehicles can exhibit crackling, popping, low output or no sound from one or both of the speakers.
Transmission
5 bulletinsPolaris has identified that some Model Year 2020+ Slingshot vehicles may exhibit a brake warning light and a shift to...
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neutral condition on AutoDrive equipped vehicles when coming to a stop as a result of a faulty brake pressure switch. Fault codes commonly associated with these symptoms are C2144 (SPN 2584) and P150A (SPN 520275). Starting in Model Year 2024, Slingshot will use a new single switch configuration. Polaris has released a single brake pressure switch service kit that is compatible to retrofit prior model years. This Service Advisory provides instruction to update vehicles with the new single switch service kit in the event of a brake pressure switch failure.
This Team Tip is designed to bring awareness to clutch service for 2020 and newer Slingshot models.
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Updated information has been added to the Service Manual to provide dealers with clear direction on how to properly install the clutch assembly as well as additional repair steps.
Slingshot ATM odd shifting/ harsh shifting, or shifting at wrong RPM
Slingshot AMT Grid and Kiss point learn- tips and tricks on the transmission service procedures to help when we have a...
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unit having some difficulties completing this calibration.
The 2021 Slingshot AutoDrive transmission has been refined and retuned to improve your driving experience.
Engine
4 bulletinsThis Slingshot help center article provides information regarding changing the oil on Model Year 2020 and newer...
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Slingshot vehicles equipped with Prostar 2.0 engines.
Slingshot has determined that some 2020-2022 Slingshot vehicles may experience a failure of the oil pressure switch...
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which could lead to engine damage.
Polaris and Indian Motorcycle has determined that certain Ride Command displays (produced between 2019 and 2021) ...
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installed in vehicles do not fully conform to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements. As part of our program to address this matter, Polaris is sending letters to impacted consumers to outline the nature of this matter and provide options on having updated software installed. Consumers will be encouraged to perform the update themselves but will be given the option to bring vehicles into a dealership for this software update to be performed at no cost to them.
This Service Advisory provides authorized Slingshot dealers the ability to upgrade 2020-2021 AutoDrive models to the new...
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2022 transmission calibration at no cost. The 2022 TCM calibration provides further refinements to the 2021 calibration including fine-tuning to shift speed and reverse engagement engine speed. The calibration is currently available through Digital Wrench II for all 2020-2021 AutoDrive vehicles even if they had TSA-20-01 previously performed.
Lighting
2 bulletinsThis Team Tip is to bring awareness to a new drive belt for Model Year 2021+ Slingshot vehicles.
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Updates to the Service Manual have been made to address the new belt tension spec and updated tension process. Model Year 2024 Slingshot produced after 2/20/24 will come with the new belt 3212345 installed.
Slingshot has received a small number of post-repair contacts due to improperly installed rear axles, sprockets, and bearings.
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This Team Tip outlines the importance of all Loctite residue being removed from components as well as proper installation.
Software & Calibration
2 bulletinsWe recently determined that some Model Year 2020-2023 Slingshot vehicles updated with RIDE COMMAND software update...
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SLS7AB.M32336A (sent over the air in September 2023) may not be able to access Vehicle Health and Vehicle Location in the Slingshot App and website, and are also no longer able to receive future OTA (Over The Air) updates. A software update to resolve this issue was made available for installation in November 2023 (software update SLS7AB.M32343A). Please visit ridecommand.slingshot.polaris.com to obtain this software update, along with how-to guides and instruction videos.
This communication was provided to dealers regarding Ride Command Software Updates for MY2020 and newer Slingshot...
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models.
Tires & Wheels
1 bulletinPolaris has determined that 10 Slingshot vehicles have wheel lug nuts that may not have achieved the specified torque...
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value during the assembly process.
Steering
1 bulletinBest Operating Procedures : Slingshot Steering and Clockspring Service