DESS Key code again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jdr00ejr]

Question 1: Where is the DESS physically located on a Spyder F3? Spent way too much time reading through this thread and didn't that anywhere?
Question 2: Looks like Lamonster Garage at 500 miles is the closest to Indianapolis who can disable the DESS. Anyone else closer?
Question 3: Once it does the complete failure thing - can you trailer the bike to someone to disable it - or do you need to get a good key read first to disable it?

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Question 1: Where is the DESS physically located on a Spyder F3? Spent way too much time reading through this thread and didn't that anywhere?
Question 2: Looks like Lamonster Garage at 500 miles is the closest to Indianapolis who can disable the DESS. Anyone else closer?
Question 3: Once it does the complete failure thing - can you trailer the bike to someone to disable it - or do you need to get a good key read first to disable it?

#1. - I have a pic of EXACTLY where it's located on an RT .........
#2. - ???? .......
#3.- I think it has to be functioning .....
#4. - If it fails .... turn ignition on/off 5 times rapidly .... that worked for me ..... Mike

[Deanna777]

Question 1: Where is the DESS physically located on a Spyder F3? Spent way too much time reading through this thread and didn't that anywhere?
Question 2: Looks like Lamonster Garage at 500 miles is the closest to Indianapolis who can disable the DESS. Anyone else closer?
Question 3: Once it does the complete failure thing - can you trailer the bike to someone to disable it - or do you need to get a good key read first to disable it?

Question 1. I am not sure wear the DESS module is located on F3 spyder.

Question 2. Email Lamonster Garage and ask them if there is anyone closer or have them disable the DESS.

Question 3. Email Lamonster Garage for that answer.

What year is your F3 spyder?

Do you still have warranty/or B.E.S.T coverage on the spyder?

If you still have warranty /or B.E.S.T coverage on your spyder make an appointment with your can am dealership, have them open up a case with BRP and make sure that your can am dealership has the parts. Have your can am dealership run it thru the warranty or B.E.S.T.

Hope this helps.

Deanna

[Bill W.]

2014 RTL I get the DESS error every once in awhile. I'll go a couple of months without one, then it'll pop up two or three days in a row. No rhyme or reason at all. Most of the time when it hits, I'll just turn off the key, and quickly turn it back on. Wet or dry, hot or cold, it doesn't matter. Never been stranded because of it, knock on wood!!

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

2014 RTL I get the DESS error every once in awhile. I'll go a couple of months without one, then it'll pop up two or three days in a row. No rhyme or reason at all. Most of the time when it hits, I'll just turn off the key, and quickly turn it back on. Wet or dry, hot or cold, it doesn't matter. Never been stranded because of it, knock on wood!!

Once the DESS code appears ..... it is only a matter of time to When it WILL FAIL not IF it will fail. This part will not Heal itself .... and nothing you do will get the Spyder re-started - Period. ... 99.9 % of these DESS issues began in 2014 after some Dumb A** engineer decided to fix a part that wasn't Broken. Then they started to have issues, and it took a couple of years for BRP to get that part to function with better reliability. So if stay close to home and near a dealer and hope it takes less than 3 weeks to get it fixed, then don't worry about it ..... good luck .... Mike

[Jdr00ejr]

Question 1 I am not sure wear the DESS module is located on F3 spyder.

Question 2 Email Lamonster Garage and ask them if there is anyone closer or have them disable the DESS.

Question 3 Email Lamonster Garage for that answer.

What year is your F3 spyder?

Do you still have warranty/or B.E.S.T coverage on the spyder?

If you still have warranty /or B.E.S.T coverage on your spyder make an appointment with your can am dealership, have them open up a case with BRP and make sure that your can am dealership has the parts. Have your can am dealership run it thru the warranty or B.E.S.T.

Hope this helps.

Deanna

It's a 2015 F3S - it's not under warranty - which doesn't concern me because I do my own work anyway. Sometimes the homework to find the answers is harder than others though.

I laugh every time someone posts "just email Lamonster Garage for the answer" because I have already - with ZERO response. Which I've experienced several times before. I'll find a different source to answer my questions.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

It's a 2015 F3S - it's not under warranty - which doesn't concern me because I do my own work anyway. Sometimes the homework to find the answers is harder than others though.

I laugh every time someone posts "just email Lamonster Garage for the answer" because I have already - with ZERO response. Which I've experienced several times before. I'll find a different source to answer my questions.

I have posted dozens of Answers about the DESS issue over the years, and some of them to your questions ..... good luck .... Mike

[Jdr00ejr]

I have posted dozens of Answers about the DESS issue over the years, and some of them to your questions ..... good luck .... Mike

Mike - My response wasn't an attack on anyone here. Sorry if it came across that way. There's a wealth of knowledge in this thread (and others) and I've gleaned a ton form it - you replied to my questions above - but still left me with unanswered questions. I appreciate the input you did offer. I was just pointing out that many folks around here say just email Lamonster (not saying you said that) and the fact is, the few times I have, I've not gotten a response back from Lamonster. They have great products, and I may end up going out there for service (disable the DESS) - I'm just saying - I tried them - before asking here - and didn't get a response - which is why I asked here (a different source).

No ill intent meant. Have a great day!

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Mike - My response wasn't an attack on anyone here. Sorry if it came across that way. There's a wealth of knowledge in this thread (and others) and I've gleaned a ton form it - you replied to my questions above - but still left me with unanswered questions. I appreciate the input you did offer. I was just pointing out that many folks around here say just email Lamonster (not saying you said that) and the fact is, the few times I have, I've not gotten a response back from Lamonster. They have great products, and I may end up going out there for service (disable the DESS) - I'm just saying - I tried them - before asking here - and didn't get a response - which is why I asked here (a different source).

No ill intent meant. Have a great day!

My post #804 had No ill-intent either ! .... It was simply a statement ... no agenda ... no hidden meaning. I try to provide accurate , informative knowledge that I have acquired. .... I receive 100's of PM's and if I can assist, I do .... If I can't, I try and send them to someone who I'm pretty sure does have accurate info...... Have a better day ................... Mike

[Deanna777]

It's a 2015 F3S - it's not under warranty - which doesn't concern me because I do my own work anyway. Sometimes the homework to find the answers is harder than others though.

I laugh every time someone posts "just email Lamonster Garage for the answer" because I have already - with ZERO response. Which I've experienced several times before. I'll find a different source to answer my questions.

HI Jdr00ejr:

Sorry for getting back to late "Life got in the way".

Sorry, Good luck finding your answers.

Deanna

[jcthorne]

Question 1: Where is the DESS physically located on a Spyder F3? Spent way too much time reading through this post and didn't that anywhere?
Question 2: Looks like Lamonster Garage at 500 miles is the closest to Indianapolis who can disable the DESS. Anyone else closer?
Question 3: Once it does it's complete failure - can you trailer the bike to someone to disable it - or do you need to get a good key read first to disable it?

DESS module is on the frame near the battery. Service manual will show you how to access.

i do not know of anyone closer to Indianapolis that Lamont or Spyderpops.

Yes, if the DESS fails completely, it can still be disabled as long as you have the physical key to unlock the ignition and apply power to the ECM and instruments.

[Jdr00ejr]

DESS module is on the frame near the battery. Service manual will show you how to access.

i do not know of anyone closer to Indianapolis that Lamont or Spyderpops.

Yes, if the DESS fails completely, it can still be disabled as long as you have the physical key to unlock the ignition and apply power to the ECM and instruments.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[Deputy Dog]

I too have left 4 or 5 email messages at different times with LaMonster and have never received a response yet. Even called a couple times and left a phone message and didn't get a call back, but I have called other times and was able to talk to someone and place my order. I guess they are pretty busy, especially this time of year.

[Deanna777]

Bump

Deanna