limp mode again

[quasi]

cruising along at 65mph, cruise control set. coming into a construction zone, went to slow to 55mph and bang, LIMP MODE AGAIN! was like I had laid on the brakes. car behind us near ran into me. VSS, check DPS, check engine e.t.c. this thing has went into limp mode on me twice this year. I don't care what anyone says, that is a good way to get someone killed and the idiot engineer who designed the system needs a beat down. my battery connections are all good. charges at 13.9 volts according to the gauge. next time I ride this bike will be to trade it in.

[spyderCodes]

cruising along at 65mph, cruise control set. coming into a construction zone, went to slow to 55mph and bang, LIMP MODE AGAIN! was like I had laid on the brakes. car behind us near ran into me. VSS, check DPS, check engine e.t.c. this thing has went into limp mode on me twice this year. I don't care what anyone says, that is a good way to get someone killed and the idiot engineer who designed the system needs a beat down. my battery connections are all good. charges at 13.9 volts according to the gauge. next time I ride this bike will be to trade it in.

Did you check for the active xodes?

[quasi]

yep sure did, no codes shown.

[spyderCodes]

yep sure did, no codes shown.

That certainly is unusual. Limp Mode is invoked when something goes wrong and the error code is placed on the bus.
Given what happened you might check your brake fluid level.

[quasi]

first time it happened was about 6 weeks ago or so. got hit with a hard crosswind. no codes that time either.

[spyderCodes]

first time it happened was about 6 weeks ago or so. got hit with a hard crosswind. no codes that time either.

Okay, I have to ask.
Did you check for codes while it was in limp mode (not after the Spyder was turned off)

[quasi]

[QUOTE=spyderCodes;1373800]Okay, I have to ask.
Did you check for codes while it was in limp mode (not after the Spyder was turned off)[/QUOTE

yep

[quasi]

That certainly is unusual. Limp Mode is invoked when something goes wrong and the error code is placed on the bus.
Given what happened you might check your brake fluid level.

checked the brake fluid. added 3 cap fulls to the rear reservoir.

[jcthorne]

The codes are stored in the ECU, but you will need BUDS to retrieve them. Would strongly suggest you get this looked at rather than ignoring it.

Trust me, there are codes in your cars that if set will drastically reduce power if they set as well. This is SOP on all modern computer controlled vehicles to protect the hardware and safety.

Yes, I understand its frustrating but you need to get it fixed, not ignore it and hope it goes away like you did the first time it happened.

[Saluda]

Trip to dealer ? Good luck with the fix.

[bikerbillone]

cruising along at 65mph, cruise control set. coming into a construction zone, went to slow to 55mph and bang, LIMP MODE AGAIN! was like I had laid on the brakes. car behind us near ran into me. VSS, check DPS, check engine e.t.c. this thing has went into limp mode on me twice this year. I don't care what anyone says, that is a good way to get someone killed and the idiot engineer who designed the system needs a beat down. my battery connections are all good. charges at 13.9 volts according to the gauge. next time I ride this bike will be to trade it in.

This is scary stuff happening, very uncomfortable feeling.

[quasi]

The codes are stored in the ECU, but you will need BUDS to retrieve them. Would strongly suggest you get this looked at rather than ignoring it.

Trust me, there are codes in your cars that if set will drastically reduce power if they set as well. This is SOP on all modern computer controlled vehicles to protect the hardware and safety.

Yes, I understand its frustrating but you need to get it fixed, not ignore it and hope it goes away like you did the first time it happened.

I expect you are correct. I would take it in if there were a competent shop in the area. there's not so I won't. i'd be ahead to just go ahead and buy buds with a one yr license and check it myself. the first time the bike went into limp mode the crosswind put me off on the berm so the vehicle lost traction and i'm sure the left side of the front end came up a little bit. yesterday, I tapped the brake at 65 mph to kick off of cruise control and the bike went into limp mode.

[Wrongway]

This is scary and unsafe to say the least.
I know that many people have put many trouble free miles on their spyders. Unfortunately I'm not one of the and neither are you.
I got rid of our 2011 Spyder RT SE5 due to mechanical issues and just bought a 2014 RT SE6 in a private sale.
Here is a link to my wonderful journey which is really really disheartening. I can't even trade mine in on anything until it's fixed. Once it's fixed, I'm not sure how confident I'll be on it.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...w-to-us-Spyder

The best of luck with yours

[trikermutha]

Did you hit a pothole when in the construction zone when this happened?

[quasi]

Did you hit a pothole when in the construction zone when this happened?

nope, no pothole. which is amazing for the state of west virginia!

[trikermutha]

I know mine turns off the Cruise control when a deep pothole makes the wheel come off the ground. Then the bike slows way down fast.

[bruiser]

I know it's a pretty good drive, but I hear the dealer in Hanover, Pa is pretty good.

[samewok]

Your brake fluid was low as you stated. that is way it went in to limp mode when your speed dropped.
Your rear brake pads might need to be replaced.

[Centurion]

Any chance that you had your foot inadvertently resting on the brake? This will definitely cause the bike to kick into limp mode.

[SpyderAnn01]

When was the last time your Spyder was put on BUDS? It was my understanding that Limp Mode was changed (reprogrammed) on 11 and newer models so that it no longer slammed on the brakes. It will limit you to 5000 rpm but you can maintain speed by upshifting at low rpm.

[quasi]

When was the last time your Spyder was put on BUDS? It was my understanding that Limp Mode was changed (reprogrammed) on 11 and newer models so that it no longer slammed on the brakes. It will limit you to 5000 rpm but you can maintain speed by upshifting at low rpm.

not since I've owned the bike. I bought it used back in November 2015 with 3,000 miles on it. still only at 16,000 miles right now. anywho, when the crosswind caught me I still had throttle up to 5500 rpm I believe it was. this time nothing, no throttle response at all. when I tried to throttle, it just bucked. when I was able to get off onto the berm, checked for codes, showed none, shut it down, started back up fine and rode home about 70 miles or so.

[polygonguy]

Check your battery leads.... the ones down in on tha battery posts. My wife’s did this a couple years ago. Dealer told me to check leads at tetminal because those systems need so much power. It worked for me . They were loose..

[quasi]

I have the plastic off including the frunk right now checking grounds and other connections. did find both swaybar links wore out. previous owner had Rons swaybar installed right after she bought it but didn't swap out the links. been hearing an occasional popping from the front suspension and figured it was the links but didn't think they were as bad as they are. i know they are not the cause of the issue i had but they do need replacing.

[quasi]

Your brake fluid was low as you stated. that is way it went in to limp mode when your speed dropped.
Your rear brake pads might need to be replaced.

Pads are all in good shape.

[quasi]

Check your battery leads.... the ones down in on tha battery posts. My wife’s did this a couple years ago. Dealer told me to check leads at tetminal because those systems need so much power. It worked for me . They were loose..

terminal connections are all clean and tight with alligator washers installed.