2014 Limited - 2K miles, tachometer needle light is out - how do I fix this?

[WhiskeyThief]

I have just over 2K miles on a 2014 Limited. We've had it one month now and last night I noticed that the tachometer needle is not lit up.

Anyone have instructions on how to pull the gauge pod and replace that light / LED ?

Thanks in advance.

[Bob Denman]

Are you sure that your warranty has expired? Lots of the 2014s ended-up with four years worth of warranties, and an incentive to purchase.
Check with your dealer about this... Good Luck!

[WhiskeyThief]

Are you sure that your warranty has expired? Lots of the 2014s ended-up with four years worth of warranties, and an incentive to purchase.
Check with your dealer about this... Good Luck!

When I bought it from the dealer they said "no warranty". Is there a site I can check for warranty status? I was the first owner, and really love the bike, but the "no warranty" did irritate me some. Not enough to pass up a fully loaded limited with only 2K miles, with the Garmin, the adjustable handle bars, the touring seat with backrest and a few other add-ons for $20,000 though.

[Bob Denman]

I don't know if the original warranty died with the transfer of title; somebody else in here can probably advise you better about that...

[Dragonfly]

When I bought mine from (Honda House) the warranty started on the day the dealer signed over the title and 1 year and 9 months later purchased the BEST extended warranty. I would make a call to BRP Customer Service.

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

When I bought it from the dealer they said "no warranty". Is there a site I can check for warranty status? I was the first owner, and really love the bike, but the "no warranty" did irritate me some. Not enough to pass up a fully loaded limited with only 2K miles, with the Garmin, the adjustable handle bars, the touring seat with backrest and a few other add-ons for $20,000 though.

If it was truly a demo and not titled until sold to you, the warranty started when you bought it! I think the dealer was jerking you around.

[Copperman]

If it was truly a demo and not titled until sold to you, the warranty started when you bought it! I think the dealer was jerking you around.

My understanding is the warranty clock starts the day the Spyder is labeled a "Demo".

[bigbadbrucie]

When I bought mine, 9 months ago, it was a used unit. The previous owner had purchased it as a demo. When I took possession it still had 13 months of New warranty, period. I have since purchased the extended warranty. You may still have warranty. Check with another dealer, or BRP themselves.

[WhiskeyThief]

When I bought mine, 9 months ago, it was a used unit. The previous owner had purchased it as a demo. When I took possession it still had 13 months of New warranty, period. I have since purchased the extended warranty. You may still have warranty. Check with another dealer, or BRP themselves.

Nope!

From BRP -- Thank you for taking the time to contact BRP.

In response to your request, if a unit is used as a demo unit, then it would have to be registered. The unit was registered - Registration 2015/12/22
and the Regular Warranty End 2016/01/13.

So, to the original question - anyone know how to fix that light?

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Nope!

From BRP -- Thank you for taking the time to contact BRP.

In response to your request, if a unit is used as a demo unit, then it would have to be registered. The unit was registered - Registration 2015/12/22
and the Regular Warranty End 2016/01/13.

So, to the original question - anyone know how to fix that light?

I have gone to plenty of dealerships and TEST drove cars ....... NONE OF WHICH WERE REGISTERED ..... The Dealers had Plates registered to the Dealerships that could be placed on any vehicle they had POSSESSION OF ( not registered ownership ). So maybe they are appling Canadian rules to U.S. veh's ........Mike

[safecracker]

I bought my 2011 RTs in 2012. It was a demo. The warranty started on the day I bought mine. Bruce

[WhiskeyThief]

anyone have a solution to the problem of the tach needle not lighting up????


anyone????

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

anyone have a solution to the problem of the tach needle not lighting up????


anyone????

I think your choices are to live with it or replace the cluster at something like $700 I'm guessing. I don't know that there is any way to open it up and repair it. You could try I suppose since you have nothing to lose, if you just can't live with it. I don't recall reading of any other one that has failed like that, so there's no history for you to fall back on.

[GearHd]

anyone have a solution to the problem of the tach needle not lighting up????


anyone????

It's got to be under warranty still so bring it to the dealer and let them take care of it. Unless the two year warranty is done already?

[beefybudds]

Nope!

From BRP -- Thank you for taking the time to contact BRP.

In response to your request, if a unit is used as a demo unit, then it would have to be registered. The unit was registered - Registration 2015/12/22
and the Regular Warranty End 2016/01/13.

So, to the original question - anyone know how to fix that light?

BRP should fix the light.
If the bike was registered on 12/22/2015 then the 2 year warranty would end on 12/22/2017 according to my 3rd grade math teacher.
Good luck getting it fixed.

[retired1]

[QUOTE=WhiskeyThief;1165501]anyone have a solution to the problem of the tach needle not lighting up????

The speedometer is back lit from the factory, the tach is not!

[Ex Winger]

Since there is no warranty and no one knows of a fix.Find a buddy who does have warranty switch the cluster have him go to dealer get it fixed then switch back.Give him 50 bucks for his troubles.Every one happy.
Bill

[jcthorne]

Nope!

From BRP -- Thank you for taking the time to contact BRP.

In response to your request, if a unit is used as a demo unit, then it would have to be registered. The unit was registered - Registration 2015/12/22
and the Regular Warranty End 2016/01/13.

So, to the original question - anyone know how to fix that light?

How can the warranty expire less than two WEEKS from when it was first registered unless this was a flood recovery or some other salvage unit that voided the warranty? If it was, it had to be disclosed at purchase. There is more to this story that you are not telling us.

On the original question, it will require cluster replacement.

[beefybudds]

Since there is no warranty and no one knows of a fix.Find a buddy who does have warranty switch the cluster have him go to dealer get it fixed then switch back.Give him 50 bucks for his troubles.Every one happy.
Bill

I would not do this. This would be a good example of felony fraud.
And to say who would find out is not the point.
As an adult you should know right from wrong and this is wrong.

[Dudley]

When I bought it from the dealer they said "no warranty". Is there a site I can check for warranty status? I was the first owner, and really love the bike, but the "no warranty" did irritate me some. Not enough to pass up a fully loaded limited with only 2K miles, with the Garmin, the adjustable handle bars, the touring seat with backrest and a few other add-ons for $20,000 though.

I bought a 2014 RTS at year end, got 4 years warranty. The dealer telling you "no warranty" does not nullify the BRP warranty. Call BRP, get the right info and return to the dealer with that info. See where that goes.