RT Turn Signal Switch Replacement

[1551retired]

Since day one my 2010 RT's turn signal switch has not cancelled correctly. When pushed it usually turns on the opposite signal. I talked to Carlo and he indicated BRP was aware of the problem and has made improvements to the switch. He advised I should have the dealer replace it under warranty. My dealer has ordered and received a new turn signal switch . I am scheduled to have the new switch (which I assume includes a whole new LH multifunction switch & cable) installed Saturday and they say it shouldn't take more than two hours. Has anyone had this multifunction switch & cable replaced, did it take more than a couple hours, and finally did it correct the cancel switch malfunction?

[IWN2RYD]

Since day one my 2010 RT's turn signal switch has not cancelled correctly. When pushed it usually turns on the opposite signal. I talked to Carlo and he indicated BRP was aware of the problem and has made improvements to the switch. He advised I should have the dealer replace it under warranty. My dealer has ordered and received a new turn signal switch . I am scheduled to have the new switch (which I assume includes a whole new LH multifunction switch & cable) installed Saturday and they say it shouldn't take more than two hours. Has anyone had this multifunction switch & cable replaced, did it take more than a couple hours, and finally did it correct the cancel switch malfunction?

Please note I have not and do not know the reality of the labor involved to do this. However two things...

1. BRP has set the amount of time they will allow the dealers to charge for any Warranty Repair. This "May" be where the quote is coming from.
2. If they have to remove the Handlebar, or it is anything like that. OMG... 2 hours is an understatement. Basically all the front panels most of the side panels and top Tupperware has to come off. Then the start removing the head and so on, just to get to the wiring plug for replacement, sliding through holes, and or just simply access to the "Stuff"

Anyway, I hop that helps.

[Lamonster]

You don't have to remove the handlebars to change out the switch housing and two hours sounds about right to me.

[billythekidd]

I don't know if this switch you are getting is newer than the one on my 2011 RTS, but the one on my bike sucks. My friends just laugh and ask if I know where I am going. It is a real PITA.


Willly

[fastfraser]

It worked great on my 2009 SE5 but on my 2011 RTS its a bear to cancel and it usually turns on the other way .

[TuckMiddle]

It worked great on my 2009 SE5 but on my 2011 RTS its a bear to cancel and it usually turns on the other way .

Yea, me too. I just thought it was my being spastic that caused the other turn signal to come on. Now that I know I'm still perfect, I'll mention it to the mx folks.

So far, my new RT has been pretty good. Couple DTS (or is it DPS?) and the rear shock warning about being manual, but the switch still ran the pump. They took care of those and some updates at the 3,000 mx.

I'm a happy guy. Needed 3 wheels due to my back still being messed up after 2 operations and 1/2 of lower back screwed together like an erector set.

The GA Spyders have lunch going in Augusta on the 22nd. Who ever has gas and lunch money, come on down/over or up to Augusta. Directions in the State forum section.

Gees, my red Spyder icon went to the top of the referenced message. Maybe it's electrically controlled.

Tuck

[NancysToy]

I don't know if this switch you are getting is newer than the one on my 2011 RTS, but the one on my bike sucks. My friends just laugh and ask if I know where I am going. It is a real PITA.


Willly

The one on my 2010 worked much better.

[stillriding]

All of my switches were replaced last year (both sides plus the screen...had other problems too) and all was fine until the ride to Spyderfest. The turn signal problem as you described reared its ugly headd again!

[ruthie]

Yes, I too have to same problem with cancelling the blinker. Either hubby with give me the blinking sign or on the CB will yell, blinker. would l love to have this correct too. Will there be a recall for the switch?

[Slybird]

Yes, I too have to same problem with cancelling the blinker. Either hubby with give me the blinking sign or on the CB will yell, blinker. would l love to have this correct too. Will there be a recall for the switch?

Sure hope so...

[Y Rider]

This is the same issue I have with my 2011 RT Limited. So nothing was changed from the 2010 model. Or if they did there wasn't any improvement. Too bad you couldn't just flip the switch in the same direction a second time to cancel. Sure would be much simpler. This is the way my HD Ultra Classic was. BRP could probably do this with a modification to the software.

[Rando]

My left switch will not work to turn on the blinker. Pressing it in will turn it on. The dealership said mine is the second one with this problem. A new one is on order.

[Clinty76]

My 2011 RTS does the same thing. When I go to turn it off, it usually turns on the other side.

It's Super annoying......