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"Bad Key"
- Thread starter Mikind7
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Carry the other key. When the first one fails then immediately put the other one in. If that fails then you know its the computer.
Not trying to be a smart *ss but that's what I would do.
Easy Rider
New member
That's what I would do also.
Nothing disrespectful about saying that.
And if you only have ONE key, get another one made ASAP.
You are more likely to become stranded by human error than from equipment failure.
Bob Denman
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:shocked: It sounds as if the DESS is giving you fits... :banghead:
Check out Deanna's thread about this issue in the RTs...
Check out Deanna's thread about this issue in the RTs...
Mikind7
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Tried both keys, I thought maybe since I carried both keys that was the issue but happens with one or the other or both near the bike. I am just trying to determine if there is a set of switch codes like on my old Harley to bypass security. I have an appt to have the DSS checked
Bob Denman
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:agree: If it's gonna think that you're stealing your own bike :shocked:: just kill it! nojoke
Then you'll be able to get yourself a couple of un-chipped keys, and use them.
(Save the good keys for the important days!)
Then you'll be able to get yourself a couple of un-chipped keys, and use them.
(Save the good keys for the important days!)
Mikind7
New member
Can it be easily disabled?
Easy Rider
New member
Find a bike thief and ask him.
I certainly hope not.......or else it would be worse than useless.
jcthorne
Well-known member
Its worse than useless.
Easily defeated. It only serves to keep you from riding. For the uneducated casual thief, the key alone is more than sufficient.
jcthorne
Well-known member
Toggle one setting in BUDS. Even without a working key.
rays hell
Member
DESS
and what would it cost ?
Tell me more JC, is that even an option, would it it have to be done by a dealer,
and what would it cost ?
Machinegunner
New member
I got the bad key code. Dealer checked computer and either updated it or reset it. No problem since.
jcthorne
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jcthorne
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Requires a Megatech licence version of BUDS. Most dealers do not buy this level licence. There are a few that do and a few independent shops as it allows for much better diagnostics and settings. Its not cheap.
If we are not doing anything else, we charge $35 for a BUDS diagnostics report and can disable the DESS while in there. If we are doing any other work at the same time, I usually flip the toggle if asked free of charge. I never alter this setting unless the owner specifically asks for it.
Deanna777
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I started a thread " D.E.S.S. KEY CODE AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! posted on 8/13/2015 it is 26 pages long with some very helpful info, and pictures. Like Bob said in his post # 4. Deanna
Deanna777
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:agree: get the antenna/and the switch replaced. I have had it done twice( July, 2015, and again Aug. 2015 both were covered under warranty) on my 2014RTS-SE6 I also started a Thread.
Deanna
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