Limp home mode

[dchandler001]

My 2010RT Spyder has gone into the limp home mode 3 times in the last few days. Took it to dealer on a trailer and they tell me they were unable to find any codes or any other problems with it. Well guess i will just have to wait for it to happen again and hope a code is noted of what caused the problem.

[freebob]

If it went into limp mode three times, BUDS should have pick that up.....


Freebob...

[Questions]

Our 2011 RTS went into limp mode on the way home from Maggie Valley, not a good feeling. DPS flashed intermittently. Turned it off and then back on, everything was ok. Took it to dealer, no codes found. One can only hope it doesn't happen again...so far from home.

[SteveMac]

Mine did that once. I realized that I had been testing all of the LEDs I had been installing which resulted in a low battery charge that I resolved with a battery tender.

Is there anything new or different recently that you could tie the problem to? Does the LH mode resolve after running for a while?

[rus44756]

Good Luck Brother! I have the same problem. It did not start until I had 1100 miles on it and the first time no problem showed up. Now they are saying I am riding the brake which is bogus. I watch my brake foot more than the road. I wish you better luck than me, but I dont think the problem can be fixed. The limp mode renders my spyder useless and seems to be in a certain percentage of the RT's. You can never safely go anywhere because of the randomness of it and the inability of the computer system to tell you what actually caused it. How any engineer or designer could think that shutting down your engine RPM's without warning causing you to lose power suddenly is a safety feature is beyond any reason. I wish whatever genius designed the limp mode could have been in my shoes when mine did that while I was on the inside lane of a 6 lane highway in Dallas. I honestly thought I was going to die. I dont really think BRP has any idea how to fix this problem so the dealers eventually come up with some reason to blame you and stall you off until it runs out of warranty. I know that sounds cynical but that has been my reality. I hope it is not yours. I bought a first year production 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 and never had any problems with it, but the Concours forums were full of people complaining about all kinds of issues. You do have to take negative comments with a grain of salt because I never wrote anything about my functioning Concours, so the percentage of problems is probably lower than it seems on this website. I just happen to be one of the people who got one of the lemon RT's. I dont know what percentage of RT's are lemons just that 100% of the RT's I have had are lemons.

[bluestratos]

I had the same thing, besides limp mode all kind of wierd things were happening including turning the radio on after the bike was shut off for a few minutes. Turned out it was a loose ground cable at the battery. Apparently this has happend a lot, they know exactly where to look! I wonder if they get a warranty from the factory for that? A bit suspicious that if they knew about it why my new bike (300 miles when it started) got out the door like that.

Regards,

Randy

[elpaso]

Good Luck Brother! I have the same problem. It did not start until I had 1100 miles on it and the first time no problem showed up. Now they are saying I am riding the brake which is bogus. I watch my brake foot more than the road. I wish you better luck than me, but I dont think the problem can be fixed. The limp mode renders my spyder useless and seems to be in a certain percentage of the RT's. You can never safely go anywhere because of the randomness of it and the inability of the computer system to tell you what actually caused it. How any engineer or designer could think that shutting down your engine RPM's without warning causing you to lose power suddenly is a safety feature is beyond any reason. I wish whatever genius designed the limp mode could have been in my shoes when mine did that while I was on the inside lane of a 6 lane highway in Dallas. I honestly thought I was going to die. I dont really think BRP has any idea how to fix this problem so the dealers eventually come up with some reason to blame you and stall you off until it runs out of warranty. I know that sounds cynical but that has been my reality. I hope it is not yours. I bought a first year production 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 and never had any problems with it, but the Concours forums were full of people complaining about all kinds of issues. You do have to take negative comments with a grain of salt because I never wrote anything about my functioning Concours, so the percentage of problems is probably lower than it seems on this website. I just happen to be one of the people who got one of the lemon RT's. I dont know what percentage of RT's are lemons just that 100% of the RT's I have had are lemons.

My 2010 has gone into Limp mode around 8 times and has had numerous other problems. It's been into the shop 17 times which includes 2 services. My next step is to invoke the Lemon Law notification before the warranty runs out. Getting tired of the unit being reset with no solution.

[MouthPiece]

2010 RT-S
15,000 trouble free miles

ISSUE Started going into limp mode several times.

FIX After replacing DPS, sensors,etc., still went into limp mode.
Then wiring harness which extends length of spyder replaced.

RESULT 4,000 trouble free miles

[Spydermimi]

My 2010 has gone into Limp mode around 8 times and has had numerous other problems. It's been into the shop 17 times which includes 2 services. My next step is to invoke the Lemon Law notification before the warranty runs out. Getting tired of the unit being reset with no solution.

Spydermimi here in El Paso hoping you had that RT fixed by now so we can all go for a ride, so sorry to hear it still is giving you fits!! Another friend just bought the silver one out at the shop so after he rides for a while lets see how he does, I asked about your situation and they SAID they have not had trouble with any others so who knows??!! So far mine is great and I am riding as much as possible.

[Spyder#353]

My 2010 RT-S has done the same thing a few times. I've learned to try things like turn the key on and off. Disconnect the battery and leave it disconnected for 15 minutes. Always try these before taking it to your Dealer. Make sure your battery is fully charged. Driving once a week for 10 miles won't fully charge the battery. Connect your battery to a tender.

[SteveMac]

Agree 100%
The tender solved my problem.
The RT is very voltage sensitive. Too much so and RYding doesn't seem to sufficiently charge. I haven't had a problem since using the tender.

My 2010 RT-S has done the same thing a few times. I've learned to try things like turn the key on and off. Disconnect the battery and leave it disconnected for 15 minutes. Always try these before taking it to your Dealer. Make sure your battery is fully charged. Driving once a week for 10 miles won't fully charge the battery. Connect your battery to a tender.

[Mr. White]

Agree 100%
The tender solved my problem.
The RT is very voltage sensitive. Too much so and RYding doesn't seem to sufficiently charge. I haven't had a problem since using the tender.

There are several other posts on battery tenders vs no tenders. That being said, I have plugged my scoots into a tender for years. I now have my Gold Wing and RT plugged in...and leave them 365/24/7 when not on the road. Check the battery terminals every six months or so to make sure they are tight. They will work loose. This will cure some of our limp mode problems, etc.

I change out my batteries every three years, whether they need it or not. Getting stuck and having to be towed in no fun. Many do not agree with me, but this is what I have done for years and seldom have had a battery related problem.

[Spyder ken]

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[finless]

Note: The MAP sensor hoses can leak and not cause codes. Just something to check.

Bob