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Belt alignment test
Hi All. Can I lift our 2010 RTS SE5 on the rear shock mount to raise the rear tire and run the engine in 1st gear and reverse at idle ? (without getting codes since the front tires are not moving) Thx Jae
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If you are thinking of jacking it up to check belt tension or adjust the alignment, it is not a good idea to jack it up under the shock because you can bend the bolt holding the shock to the frame. Better to put the jack under the frame of the chassi in front of the shock. This is if you just want to raise the back wheel. Remember to chock the front tires. Hope this is what you were asking about.
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On my 2013, I get codes and the orange screen of death. But driving it after checking the belt clears the codes and the orange screen.
So, I'm guessing you will get a code but it will clear withing a mile or two.
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Yeah..!!
you can lift the rear and run it but you need to be careful. Make sure you have a good floor jack (no sissor types) and block the front wheels well. Easy when manual we keep one hand on the clutch. You can do it manually turning a few full turns in either direction...
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Originally Posted by JAEN
Hi All. Can I lift our 2010 RTS SE5 on the rear shock mount to raise the rear tire and run the engine in 1st gear and reverse at idle ? (without getting codes since the front tires are not moving) Thx Jae
I It has been covered before not to do this as it will mess up the speed sensor computer unless disconnected here is a link that might be useful http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...ht=Belt+adjust
Last edited by happyspyder2039; 05-05-2015 at 07:03 PM.
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Originally Posted by Craniac
On my 2013, I get codes and the orange screen of death. But driving it after checking the belt clears the codes and the orange screen.
So, I'm guessing you will get a code but it will clear withing a mile or two.
Not knowing this at the time I did the same and threw some codes due to the fact the front tire were not turning. Codes cleared after driving it. If you need to make an adjustment, make a small one and go around the the block and then check it.
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Didn't throw any codes on my '08 GS when I did it. ( not supported on the shock attachment)
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I've never had any codes thrown when running the Spyder while jacked up.... Did this on my 08 GS and my 12 RT.
also.... Run it in 3rd gear in case you drop the rear... That way the engine should stall.
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