Intermittent Power Steering problem

[xpeschon]

OK here you go,, first of all I had the up-date done when I first got notified, I guess about 6 weeks ago, maybe a bit longer but needless to say I did have the update done right away.. I noticed a slight differance in the Power Steering however ( to the good ),,, Friday I took the spyder to work and noticed on the way home that it felt to me like the wind was blowing side to side, I also noticed that the trees where NOT moving at the top so it appears there was no wind out but if felt as though it was windy as all get out,,, it felt really strange to me,, Then I went out of town and got back today and all I could think about is how the spyder handled on Friday.. I took it out for a 12-14 mile ride just a few minutes ago and noticed the same thing, again there is NO wind here today... I filled it up with gas and when I started it I lost my Power Steering for a moment then it kicked in,, this has NEVER happened to me before so I am SURE there is something going on there,, I beleive I am having this Intermittent Power Steering issuie going on and that kind of explains the feeling like your driving in wind experience that I have had... Or at least I'm pretty sure its related anyway.. The dealer is closed today but you can bet I'll be on the horn tomorrow but just wanted to post to see if anyone has had anything like this go on with there machine? Actually it felt has though I LOST power steering twice, for sure one time and the second one is questionable but I'm thinking possible twice I lost it for a minute.. I'll keep you posted.. Any feedback you all want to share?
Thanks in advance folks.
Joe

 

[BumbleBee]

First of all welcome , about time we hear from you again!
Sorry to hear about your spyder. I hope it's nothing serious ray:
Let us know!!!

 

[RTGENE]

OH NO JOE

Same thing happened to me ------ I took it to the dealer and he said the front right tire was flat.
You may want to check on that before you go to the dealer.
smile
It can be a lose fuse or relay.
If Lamonster starts asking questions-----Be afraid be very afraid--------he is the only Doctor that takes on impossible cases.

 

[bjt]

When my steering went out, it was the DPS unit. Mine worked one day then didn't work that night on the way home from work. It worked the next morning for about 10 minutes, then never worked again. However, it never did feel like I was riding in heavy winds. :dontknow: It took my dealer about a week to get the replacement in and change it out.

 

[dltang]

Way back before there was an update, I was one of a few that had similar problems and they replaced my Gear Position Sensor and that fixed the issue.

 

[Neez]

During the recall download, they had trouble clearing the Check DPS message. Ten days in the shop. A week or so after the download was supposedly complete, I was turning at an intersection, the handlebars gave a brief twitch, and the message came up and did not go away that day. Phoned the dealer, he phoned BRP, they sent out a new powersteering unit. While I was waitng for it to arrive ( 2 weeks), the problem disappeared. They still intend to install it and I take it in tomorrow. Never had the wind sensation, though.

 

[tatt2r]

mine quit again worked for a bit after update then stopped .... i'm bringing it in for a check but kind of like no power steering my girl said i look drunk driving it when it worked....

 

[spyderflyer]

mine quick too

I just return on a long ride. When a long ride from Barstow, Ca to Seattle Wa to Provo UT and return Bartow. Let the Spyder set for 5 day and wash it and DPS fail this is second time it has fail once before the upgrade and now after. well be takening it the shop soon

 

[Batmobile]

I had to have my DPS unit replaced after the download also.:dontknow: It took about a week to get it in as others have stated. Make sure if they go this route, after they reinstall the download again, they recalibrate everything and get all the fault codes removed correctly. If not, there is a good chance it will continue to act up with the new unit and you can get the surging.:yikes: Ask me how I found this out.:gaah:
Now all is better.:2thumbs:

 

[Blinc]

I actually started getting the check DPS along with the check engine light and loss of power steering prior to the update. Dealer said the update would fix it, and of course it did not and has run much worse since the update along with the sputtering. Took it back to the dealer and they had it in the shop for about a week while BRP sent a couple of parts and some other software fix. Funny thing was, the day it was "fixed" the mechanic called me to come pick up the spyder and said it was running perfect, but when I got there and they pulled the bike around, the mechanic came back inside where I was waiting and said...man, it just started doing it again!
At least it happend while it was there. Apparently this is a big issue as the DPS replacment is a MONTH out now according to BRP as they are on back order. So, unfortunetly I will miss the Smokies event due to waiting for this part since I have no power steering and that really sucks.

 

[Mo Lee]

Joe keep me posted, I would check all tire pressures and relays first thing.

PS you missed a Spyder gathering Sunday afternoon.

 

[xpeschon]

Thanks for all the good info folks.. I already checked the tire pressure and it is good,, I have always ran 20 psi in the front tires and that is what I currently have. Has for the fuzes, well I just checked them and it was seated good and the fuze was good, I did however change it out though just to make sure... I checked all the fuzes by the way and the only loose one was the main fuze,, it was NOT seated in all the way so this could possible be my problem right? Maybe? I can't ride it today to work but I plan on taking a spin with it tonight when I get home, maybe I'll come by your house Lee and we can put the trunk spring in, will this work for you? Still plan on calling the dealer today as well.. Oh and speaking of calling, I did recieve the call from BRP last night about my purchase, I of course gave the spyder good result's with the exception about the fires, she told me that a supervisor will be contacting me in the next couple days, we'll see.. I actually got on to them pretty good about this, so lets see if I get the supervisor's call.. Oh and by the way, since my DPS was acting up a bit I did discuss this with her as well but again, the person I talked to is just the survey gal... I'm thinking I will hammer these two topic's a bit heaver when the supervisor calls.. I'm waiting...
Joe

 

[Lamonster]

I had this very same issue on the RT and for some reason it fixed itself. nojoke

 

[BumbleBee]

I hope everything works out for you. Keep us posted!

MoLee's trunk popper looks and works great. :thumbup: It worked better then mine. Mine was sticking really bad, he fixed mine a few days ago,
Thanks to MoLee, you are a genius :bowdown:
Works like a charm nowhyea:

 

[BeRight]

I hope everything works out for you. Keep us posted!

MoLee's trunk popper looks and works great. :thumbup: It worked better then mine. Mine was sticking really bad, he fixed mine a few days ago,
Thanks to MoLee, you are a genius :bowdown:
Works like a charm nowhyea:

I'd greatly appreciate a picture of your "MoLee" trunk popper, and details you would care to share.

 

[Recluze]

Tighten the ground wires, replace the gear position sensor, replace the Power Steering unit. Repeat until satisfied. It will eventually get rid of the problem that you are reporting but there is another.

If any of this power steering nonsense has transferred to the new RT then I am out. Fun is fun but this problem can kill you.

 

[Mo Lee]

I'd greatly appreciate a picture of your "MoLee" trunk popper, and details you would care to share.

I just shaped a piece of flat metal to fit the hole in the trunk lid tightly drilled a hole in it large enough to go around the nut holding the guide pin. Found a spring a little larger than the guide pin and tack welded the spring to the flat metal. The trick to making it work smooth is to cut the length of the spring to about 1/4 to 3/8 inch longer than the latch pin. Ours will still latch by dropping the lid from 8-10 inches and have limited resistance when turning the key. Here is a picture of them before installing them and maybe if you want I will take a picture of one installed later.

 

[tmpope3]

Power Steering Problem

Took my Spyder in for upgrade on Power Steering, Done Power Steering Upgrade two weeks waiting on it, started home and noticed it was shimming between 59 and 60 mph. Did not have any shimming when I took it in for upgrade, after 10 weeks of being in shop and repairing everything on frontend they called again to pick it up and 10 miles from shop I called the shop back told them I still had same problem between 59 and 63mph and I still have the shimming problem. Trying to get in touch with BRP Rep is a joke. They put three sets of tires on my bike and rims, all new steering, all new axle bearings in front, all new rotars, all new tie rod ends even a new drive belt and checked rear wheel bearings and still have the shimming. My bike has been in shop a total of 3 months total. Missed a lot of good riding this summer. I like the bike but would like to have some satisfaction of knowing that it is fixed and safe to ride. This all started from power steering recall, had know front end shimming before this. Has any body else had this sort of problem. At this point I am not sure I would purchase another till their technology improves. Unhappy Spyder rider.

 

[spyryder]

What's "shimming"??? Vibration? Maybe your tires need balancing?:dontknow:

 

[xpeschon]

First of all MoLee installed the trunk spring on my spyder tonight, folks it really works GREAT thats for sure.. I love it... Well I managed to go for a small ride tonight after work and noticed the same thing... Earlier today I called the dealer and he told me to bring it in and they would hook it up to BUDS and run some test on it so I am prepared to load it on the trailer in the morning and trasport it that way.. It's somewhat of a pain in the butt cause the dealer is about 40 minutes away but I can live with that I guess.. I will keep you posted on there findings if any... Still waiting for the supervisor to call from BRP as well.. Hopefully tonight..

Joe