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Battery/charging system (Question for Spyder GODS)
I have a 2013 RT-S with original battery. I've always used a tender, I guess that's why I've gotten 5yrs from the battery. I also have voltage guage mounted on the dash and it has always remained at 13.4 - 14 volts. Just yesterday it started bouncing between 12.5 - 13.1 volts and when I started the bike as it was running the screen went white and cycled while running. Suggestions?
Thanks in advance!
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Dying battery. Replace it before you are replacing generator parts....you have gotten good life out of it. Better than most.
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Ours did the same right before the battery went out. Does the voltage drop below 10v while cranking?
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Originally Posted by M109Dreamer
Ours did the same right before the battery went out. Does the voltage drop below 10v while cratnking?
No, it did not go below 10volts.
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All the battery threads support the notion of a dying battery based on age and voltage you've stated.
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Originally Posted by jcthorne
Dying battery. Replace it before you are replacing generator parts....you have gotten good life out of it. Better than most.
I just installed a new battery today. But voltage is still about the same.
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Try this
Although it is a new battery I would give it a full charge and go from there. If it does not hold you have developed a drain on the system. something possibly added that runs with the system off or an electrical issue in the wiring. If possible disconnect any additional electrical items and see which one may change the reading...
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Originally Posted by taxmyzer
I have a 2013 RT-S with original battery. I've always used a tender, I guess that's why I've gotten 5yrs from the battery. I also have voltage guage mounted on the dash and it has always remained at 13.4 - 14 volts. Just yesterday it started bouncing between 12.5 - 13.1 volts and when I started the bike as it was running the screen went white and cycled while running. Suggestions?
Thanks in advance!
@taxmyzer If you'd like us to help with this matter, please send us an email at brp.care@brp.com and include your VIN and email address. Best regards, Karine BRPCare
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Originally Posted by jcthorne
Dying battery. Replace it before you are replacing generator parts....you have gotten good life out of it. Better than most.
Most likely.
Also verify the meter readings with an external meter.
Your meter might be failing.......or there might be a loose connection.
And describing the readings as "about the same" isn't accurate enough.
Specific readings are important.
The new battery MUST be fully charged before considering that anything else might be wrong.
Fully charged, the battery itself should read between 12.7 and 12.9, maybe even a bit more.
With the engine running, it should read at least 13.3 and maybe as much as 14.5.
Last edited by Easy Rider; 05-16-2018 at 06:32 PM.
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If you have the lower reading on the volt meter you have in the dash, it will show a lower voltage before you start it. Mine is always around 12-12.1 v before I start but checking at the battery will show 12.7. Once running the meter will show 13.7-13.8 v. So just make sure you're checking it at the battery to get the correct voltage.
If the voltage on the meter drops below 10v when starting it will recycle the display, I guess because all the necessary voltage goes to the starter and the blip just causes it to recycle. Mine did that when my original battery was getting weak. Remember, Spyders take a lot of voltage and amps to start so the battery needs to be in tip top condition or you will see all sorts of issues and possibly even error codes.
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BRPCare no show!
Why ask me for information if they don't intend to help?
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I thought it was odd that they responded to your post also.
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Never heard from BRP
No thanks to BRP. I finally found the problem two bad relays. I ordered replacements from Amazon. The problem was caused by them being loose. They didn't fit tightly so they would move. I had to bend the tabs slightly so they would not move. BRP should come up with better fuse box design. I ordered new relays from Mouser more than 70% cheaper than BRP.
Last edited by taxmyzer; 05-30-2018 at 09:45 PM.
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I always had a pretty quick response from BRP when I asked for information.
Glad you got your problem corrected.
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Where is the battery located on 2015 RT?
Battery is DEAD. Trying to change out but can not locate it. No You Tube for 2015.
Any and all help appreciated.
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Originally Posted by rwebb98
Battery is DEAD. Trying to change out but can not locate it. No You Tube for 2015.
Any and all help appreciated.
Bob W
It's under the rider seat--tip the seat forward & you'll see it.
Darrell
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Originally Posted by Wildrice
It's under the rider seat--tip the seat forward & you'll see it.
Darrell
No it’s not. For whatever reason, rwebb98 piggybacked onto the original topic. His title of his post asks where is the battery in regards to a 2015 RT series. On that year, the battery is located towards the front. Remove all your “stuff” out of the frunk. Remove or unzip the fabric liner if equipped with one. Notice on the aft wall of the frunk is an acess cover, the battery is behind that. Or, remove the entire frunk assembly, and that allows acess also. If you have an owners manual, it may be explained in that.
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