Seat release problem

[recordingguy]

I have experienced the same problem. What I found was that the switch body contains a plastic cam that turns when you press down on the key and turn. One direction it opens the seat and the other opens the fronk. The cam works the cables to the seat and fronk. It broke! The problem is that BRP does not sell internal parts to the switch body assembly and the replacement switch body and key's probably cost 300 plus dollars. It is the same switch unit that you would need to replace if you lost your keys. I lucked out and a dealer gave me a assembly from a lady's Spyders that lost her keys. I used that part to fix my switch. I cut open her switch unit and pulled the cam out of hers to fix my switch. That way I did not have to re key my bike and trailer. If you have it repaired or if you had lost your keys the charge is over $800.00 at a dealer.
The removal of the switch housing is a large job. Nearly the same work needed in installing the Tri-axial handlebars. Not saying that this is what is wrong with your ride but it is one of the possibilities. Until I fixed the switch I removed the seat lift cylinder and wired the latch open. Worked for me. I carried a rod to hold open the seat when refueling the Spyder. Good luck. Can not get out of my rain suit! Where is the sun? Bob

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

YEP A ROOOOO

I have experienced the same problem. What I found was that the switch body contains a plastic cam that turns when you press down on the key and turn. One direction it opens the seat and the other opens the fronk. The cam works the cables to the seat and fronk. It broke! The problem is that BRP does not sell internal parts to the switch body assembly and the replacement switch body and key's probably cost 300 plus dollars. It is the same switch unit that you would need to replace if you lost your keys. I lucked out and a dealer gave me a assembly from a lady's Spyders that lost her keys. I used that part to fix my switch. I cut open her switch unit and pulled the cam out of hers to fix my switch. That way I did not have to re key my bike and trailer. If you have it repaired or if you had lost your keys the charge is over $800.00 at a dealer.
The removal of the switch housing is a large job. Nearly the same work needed in installing the Tri-axial handlebars. Not saying that this is what is wrong with your ride but it is one of the possibilities. Until I fixed the switch I removed the seat lift cylinder and wired the latch open. Worked for me. I carried a rod to hold open the seat when refueling the Spyder. Good luck. Can not get out of my rain suit! Where is the sun? Bob

This is what I said in Post # 4 .......Mike

 

[retirednick]

I keep my seat locked, prevent the theft of my BRP backrest.


Cruzr Joe

Good one, I am wondering what the wild eyed evil villian is going to look like after the beat down they would recieve.