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Brake Light Sticking
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billybovine
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Your right sounds the same as mine. Mine conveniently stuck on in the parking lot at BRP when I was there for the factory tour. The head tech fellow said they were having trouble with dirt getting into some of the switches. Told me to have my dealer replace the switch so that is what I did. All fixed.
JKMSPYDER
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brake Light Switch
I contacted my dealer today about the brake light switch and asked him to order one and then call me when it comes in. He called back a few minutes later and said I would have to leave it for a day or two because they might have to replace the "plate" as well as the switch. The plate? Has anyone heard of this????
I contacted my dealer today about the brake light switch and asked him to order one and then call me when it comes in. He called back a few minutes later and said I would have to leave it for a day or two because they might have to replace the "plate" as well as the switch. The plate? Has anyone heard of this????
ARtraveler
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It could be a bad switch or crud preventing the brake from releasing completely. The crud issue happens a lot here. A tooth brush or similar and a spray bottle for water on the rear mechanism will clean out any crud.
If that don't work, plan B (the dealer).
If that don't work, plan B (the dealer).
billybovine
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They only replaced the switch on mine as well. I took a look at the parts diagram and I see the switch is pop riveted on. Maybe they are expecting the tech to have a runaway drill bit! 
JKMSPYDER
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Follow Up to problem
I took my ST-S to my dealer today for the brake light sticking. When I got there he showed me a dealer bulletin that explained the switch could be bad due to dirt or crud getting in it OR the plate it is attached to could be warped. Now I know why the dealer suggested I leave it . It might not be just the switch, but the plate being warped also. Weird!
I took my ST-S to my dealer today for the brake light sticking. When I got there he showed me a dealer bulletin that explained the switch could be bad due to dirt or crud getting in it OR the plate it is attached to could be warped. Now I know why the dealer suggested I leave it . It might not be just the switch, but the plate being warped also. Weird!
I had the same problem. It continued to get worse until eventually it messed with the electronics. It went into limp mode on the interstate. It took 2 weeks to get mine back. First they ordered the switch then found out it wouldn't fit because mine was manufactured during a certain time period. They ordered the new switch and found out it wouldn't fit on the old bracket so they had to order a new bracket. The rivets that go on the bracket were on back order so they had to modify that to be careful not to split the new bracket. So far so good.
Brake light issue
I had the same problem. Got out of work and the battery was dead. The dealer told me the rod to the master cylinder was out of adjustment and this isn't covered by warranty. Sounds like some bull after reading other comments. They adjusted it for free anyway but it still sticks. I tap my foot on the pedal and it goes out but one of these days I'll forget. I'll take it back when riding season is close to an end.
I had the same problem. Got out of work and the battery was dead. The dealer told me the rod to the master cylinder was out of adjustment and this isn't covered by warranty. Sounds like some bull after reading other comments. They adjusted it for free anyway but it still sticks. I tap my foot on the pedal and it goes out but one of these days I'll forget. I'll take it back when riding season is close to an end.
PMK
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Knowing the problems here can cause cruise control issues...Our 2014 RTs cruise control started acting up on 9.1.14. The system would not "set". While riding I turn the cruise off, then on, several times. Still inop. With the system on, running say 65 mph, I kind of bounced the brake pedal with my foot without applying the brakes. Hit set and it started working.
After a look in the parts book, it seems the 2013 and 2014 share the same parts.
Need to get a good look at it, and see what is failing. I have not had it apart, but dirt inside the switch seems odd as you would expect a sealed and waterproof switch. The switch does seem unprotected from water spray when riding in the rain. Does anyone know if this is a sealed switch?
PK
After a look in the parts book, it seems the 2013 and 2014 share the same parts.
Need to get a good look at it, and see what is failing. I have not had it apart, but dirt inside the switch seems odd as you would expect a sealed and waterproof switch. The switch does seem unprotected from water spray when riding in the rain. Does anyone know if this is a sealed switch?
PK
2013 ST limited with sticking brake light issue
Our 2013 is doing it also and started at 9000 miles. Drive 2 hrs to the dealer and they could not make it do it. Charged me 50 bucks for diagnostics. The next day, I recorded it doing it and drove it back down to the dealer. They replaced the switch and we did a 2800 mile ride with no issues. Now at 14000 miles it stays on all the time unless we pull up on the brake. Dealer said BRP said to bring it back in to hook up to the computer???? Really??? FIX our bike BRP! Too many folks with the same issue!
Our 2013 is doing it also and started at 9000 miles. Drive 2 hrs to the dealer and they could not make it do it. Charged me 50 bucks for diagnostics. The next day, I recorded it doing it and drove it back down to the dealer. They replaced the switch and we did a 2800 mile ride with no issues. Now at 14000 miles it stays on all the time unless we pull up on the brake. Dealer said BRP said to bring it back in to hook up to the computer???? Really??? FIX our bike BRP! Too many folks with the same issue!
When this was happening to my 13 StL the cruise wouldn't work. That's how I always knew when the brake light was staying on. It also caused it to go into limp mode. The dealer said the computer thought I was driving with the brake on. This happened twice on the interstate. It was scary. After I turned it off for a few minutes it started again and was fine for awhile. Hopefully they've got it fixed now.
sticking brake switch
Supernaut is yours an ST Spyder? . If so have your dealer look for the tech notice. Not recall or tsb.
Yes, a 2013 ST Spyder. I will definitely ask about the tech notice. Thanks.
I have also had problems with my cruise control. Makes sense if the brake switch sticks the cruise won't work.
Supernaut is yours an ST Spyder? . If so have your dealer look for the tech notice. Not recall or tsb.
Yes, a 2013 ST Spyder. I will definitely ask about the tech notice. Thanks.
I have also had problems with my cruise control. Makes sense if the brake switch sticks the cruise won't work.
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