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Limp home mode (freaking out!!) :(
Hi community,
I haven't rode my ST limited 2013 in about a week, cranked it up; pulled out of the garage and the LCD display showed that my trike was in limp home mode.
Cut the trike off immediately because it freaked me out, cut it back on and it was no longer displayed. Took it out for about a 10 mile trip, cut it off, got gas and it did not come back on and everything seemed to be "A" ok.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
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That was just a test dont worry about it unless it comes back again they can be a bit finiky sometimes if u should have future limp issues see if a code comes up or have the dealer hook it up to Buds.
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Are there any active codes?
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How do you check for active codes? My apologies as I'm a noob to can am!
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press in the mode and set buttons along with the center of the turn signal button at the same time after an incident. If no codes appear then the problem is likely superfluous ..
220,000 Mile Spyder Ryder, IBA Premier member #59352, Saddlesore 1000 (11), Bun Burner 1500 (3), Saddlesore 2000 (2), Bun Burner Gold, MILEEATER SILVER
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The codes won't be active any more. Drive on and forget it ever happened unless it happens again. Then don't freak out. Limp home mode is there to protect you from danger or the Spyder from damage. Against popular belief it is not a bad thing. There will be other lights on your display and depending on which ones are on will give you a clue on which system has a problem. If that does not help you determine the problem call your dealer.
2018 F3 LIMITED
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Welcome to one of the quirks of the . This does happen sometimes and I always comment that it is the computer showing you who is "really" in charge.
If it does not happen again, it was one of those "quirk" times. One thing that can cause it to hapopen on a ride, is if you are accidently riding the brake. A nooby thing--been there and done that myself. Another thing I have noticed that can cause it is to try to speed up the booting up process. Once I turn the key on, I let it do it's thing before touching any buttons, etc.
If the situation happens again or on a regular basis--the should be taken to the dealer, or examined for codes as mentioned above.
Keep us informed if you have more problems.
Last edited by ARtraveler; 07-07-2013 at 03:10 PM.
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)
MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles
IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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I had a limp home code flash for a few seconds early in my RT ownership, I was about 1500 miles or more across country. I freaked out. Thinking something had to be wrong. Well, at the motel that night, I posted on spyderlovers and was advised the same as you are now, probally just a fluke. Keep on riding is what I done. No more problems, finished the trip (close to 5,000 miles) and have never seen it again. I now don't ever think about it. I am almost 18,000 miles into Spyder ownership have enjoyed it very much. The Spyders are quirky, a lot of bikes are, you just learn what the quirks are and deal with it. One of my two wheelers requires a certian number of throttle pumps to start, yes it is old and carberated but it's always been like that. Another one of my newer two wheelers, a 2009 model, will not start with the battery the least bit low on charge ( seriously it will not start if not on a tender after a couple of weeks.) Good luck with your spyder, enjoy.
Last edited by StanProff; 07-07-2013 at 04:27 PM.
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a Hiccup..!!
just keep ryding. If it is of some concern it will not go away. Next service will tell what it was or not but if in the system will be wiped out. Be safe..!!
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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new rider limp mode
you might have been inadvertently riding the brake pedal this will give you a limp mode spyders dont like you to ride the brakes
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