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  1. 08-02-2012, 01:51 PM #1
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    Default Upshifting causing right turn signal to come on

    Our friend, ViperRed, is visiting us from Tennessee. On the trip, his 2011 RTS-SE5 started turning on the right turn signal every time he presses the upshift button. Has anyone encountered this? Our dealer says they haven't heard of this happening to any of the Spyders they service.

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    Well that's a new one! Is he positive that he's not catching the turnsignal switch when dropping down to upshift?
    The only other course of action would be for the dealer to check that swtich block over to see if there's something screwy in it.
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    The bike just wants to go to the right....
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    Quote Originally Posted by mooneych View Post
    The bike just wants to go to the right....
    can't be a nextel bike!they only wanna go left!
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    Per Bob D: that is a new one. Would like to hear more about what caused and how fixed when you get that far.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Leslee View Post
    Our friend, ViperRed, is visiting us from Tennessee. On the trip, his 2011 RTS-SE5 started turning on the right turn signal every time he presses the upshift button. Has anyone encountered this? Our dealer says they haven't heard of this happening to any of the Spyders they service.
    Sounds like a wiring harness problem. Had a new El Camino long ago that had a similar problem. Key out of ignition, put your foot on the brake with the right turn sig. on and the radio would play. The dealer had a good laugh and replaced the harness.


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    Well at least you know which way the bike wants to vote in the next election
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    Sounds like time for a new left control pod, but that's just a guess. Whetehr the dealer (or BRP) has heard of it before or not, they have an obligation to fix it. Not saying this one is that way, but dealers that use that line as an excuse to avoid a repair give me a rash!
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    It may be as simple as either a short in the switch causing the turn signal to come on but not enough to blow the fuse, or your bike is possessed.
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