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 What's up?????
Last evening I decided to go for a ride. I live in town so the speed limit is mostly 25 mph. For some reason, my 2011 RTS SE5 (SpyderFest Eddition (sic.)) refused to shift into 2nd. This was a first for me as it has been flawless for it's first 1,600+ miles. You don't speed in Newberg so I didn't go over 30 mph. No 2nd gear. This morning I headed out of town and found that it would only shift at 4,500 rpm or higher. I did get as far as 4th gear then came home to send out this SOS. It also downshifts at 3,500 rpm in all gears. This is totally new! In the past I have easily been able to shift up at anything over 3,000 rpm. Now I will be riding thru town in 1st gear or maybe 2nd. in 35 mph areas. My test ride this morning had my baby downshifting way sooner and more often than I want. I don't want to have to go to the store a mile away in 1st. Like I say, this is a new occurrence. Any thoughts? I've had my 600 mi service.
Thanks,
Too much shifting John
Last edited by sealfloorboards; 06-09-2011 at 12:51 PM.
Reason: want header to say "What's up with my RT????
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Check your oil level first since it's the easiest thing to do at home without a dealer in your back pocket...
After that... it's time for the dealer to start checking the sensors...
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Hmmm. Haven't done that before. The service was done 700 mi. ago.
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I need to go about 25 mi. round trip to another town. Should I cancel it? What kind of oil? Nearest service center is about 30 mi.
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 Originally Posted by sealfloorboards
Hmmm. Haven't done that before. The service was done 700 mi. ago.
Do you unknowingly have it in tow mode.??
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What's Tow mode? Boy, do I feel dumb right about now!
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Originally Posted by sealfloorboards
What's Tow mode? Boy, do I feel dumb right about now!
It delays the shift until 45 hundred rpms, for towing.
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Originally Posted by sealfloorboards
Man, you are a genius!!! That's what is was. Don't know how it got there but it's now back to w/o trailer. Thanks so much!  bowdown:
John
Seal FloorBoards
I am humbled, and grateful for the knowledge these folks have here on this forum!!!It's such a great community.
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Nice catch Bob!  Now I'm going to have to see if I can find "Tow Mode" just to see what it feels like...
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I Love this site!
This is a perfect example of why this is the best Spyder site on the net! Great catch Bob!
Happy Former-Spyder owner!
2008 SM5 PE# 3518 / Intense Blue Pearl (sold 2014)
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Bob,
Just got back from a 75 mi. ride and it was shifting just as smooth as silk. Thanks again, your Old was dead right!. It's funny, I just finished building my trailer yesterday. My Canadian hitch should be here tomorrow. 8 legged freak is hopefully going to help me install it on Sat. Question...Do I have to go to tow mode whenever I pull it?
John
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nice !
How exactly do you get into and out of tow mode?
john
Rewaco RF-1 GT
Inline 4 cylinder Ford Zetec with multi-port fuel inject, 140 HP
0-60mph: 5.8 seconds
5 speed sync manual with reverse, mechanical dry clutch.
Front suspension: Trapezoidal fork with center spring
Rear suspension: Independent with Bilstein gas shock absorbers
Brake System: Grimeca calipers, linked ventilated discs, with booster
10.57 gallons
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Originally Posted by spyder3
How exactly do you get into and out of tow mode?
john
once you get to the pix of the trailer use arrows Left or right
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) and I just found the right combination. I also noticed I was on Kilometers rather than mph. Pulled into a parking lot and corrected that. The good part is I know much more about my RT than I did yesterday 
