'E' in the gear indicator?

[jlg]

Folks I have a brand new 2014 rt-s se6, and while riding right after I shift (usually from 4th to 5th or 5th to 6th gear), I have sometimes seen the 'E' indicator in the display before it turns into the actual gear number. No affect on the shift at all, just a display thing. Is this a normal thing or could this be the start of the shift sensor issue I've seen listed here? I only have about 160 miles on it. Any help appreciated.

[finless]

I don't know for sure but the 2014's have a ECO mode. Possibly that is why?

Just a guess?

Bob

[jlg]

I do have it in Eco mode but that is a different indicator in the display. This E is where the gear number is. Normally it would be R-N-1-2-3-4-5-6 OR it has the little green up arrow to indicate shift. It's just that after I shift sometimes, just before it changes from the current gear, it shows an E for a second or two and then shows the gear number I shifted into.

[finless]

On previous years an E meant a gear position sensor switch issue. Sorry I can't help more on 2014 and up.

Bob

[MRH]

This happens to me and I think I've seen others mention it here. For some reason, the gear isn't sensed by the gear sensor for a few seconds. It is only occasional and has always corrected itself on my Spyder. Unless it becomes a frequent issue, I wouldn't personally worry about it. I notice it every 500-1000 miles.

[jlg]

Well I saw this about 4-5 times just riding today (about 60 miles), so I'm not sure if I should be worried or not. I'll certainly keep my eye on it, but can it cause any problems other than just a display thing?

[Tony8472]

My advice is to take it in and have the dealer look at it. I had this problem and it can be an indication that your sensor is coming loose. I was out in the desert when mine came loose and I could only go into reverse after that. A tow truck came and got me. The dealer said it came loose because the manufacturer installed it incorrectly.


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[jlg]

Thanks 3 wheel rider and bob. It looks like I might have been too quick on the paddle shifter. When I was riding today, I made sure to hit the shifter with a solid touch and I didn't see the 'e' indicator once. I'll keep an eye on it, but I'm hoping it was the dreaded OE code (operator error) . Thanks again.