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DESS Key code again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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trikermutha
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I changed the Antenna this past winter. So far no issues.
Madison Sully
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I just changed the DESS module this weekend, on my 2014 RT SE6.
It gave me exactly two warnings before it totally refused to start (fortunately, in my garage).
Here's to hoping the new module goes ~48,000 miles and 7 years like that first one did....
It gave me exactly two warnings before it totally refused to start (fortunately, in my garage).
Here's to hoping the new module goes ~48,000 miles and 7 years like that first one did....
trikermutha
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You sure it was the module? I replaced the module twice and decided to go with the antenna this time.
Deanna777
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Madison Sully,
What is the part number of the DESS module you changed this weekend?
I hope you get a lot of miles on your new DESS module.
Deanna
Deanna777
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Did you replace the switch?
Did you replace the Antenna?
Did you reprogram the keys?
Deanna
Madison Sully
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Madison Sully
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Madison Sully
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Before I replaced the DESS module, both of my keys had DESS ERRORs multiple times over several days. Keys kept, well, in the house while the Spyder sits in the garage.
Anyway, after DESS module replacement, no issues on probably ~10-12 starts. So yeah, pretty sure it was the DESS module.
PMK
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Removed: 710004190.
Installed: 710004916.
Thanks.
Seems your Spyder either came with or possibly already had a warranty replacement to DESS 71000490.
The 710004190 is a second generation DESS, and not the original part number installed in the 2014. Maybe yours was a later build if the DESS module is original.
I believe we have read here that others too have had failures of the DESS module 710004190, but not as frequent as the first generation modules.
The part number 710004916 is the latest generation DESS module and has an excellent history of no failures that I have heard of.
Seeing another failure of the 710004190 would have me speculate that owners with that DESS module might consider upgrading to the latest generation module or carrying one as a spare to lessen disappointment if traveling and avoid towing fees or shop fees, even availability concerns if and when truly needed.
A second option would be to disable the DESS system via BUDS.
Was the cost of the 710004916 still approximately $125?
Deanna777
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Deanna777
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HI PMK,
July 15th 2015 I had the DESS module part number installed ( 710004190). Mileage at time of install was 6,994.
Then I had the DESS module part number installed again( 710004190) and Switch part number( 710004413), mileage of install was @ 8,740.00.
My spyder still has the above DESS and Switch part numbers, and the current mileage is 29,123.
I have not had any DESS errors.
Deanna
Madison Sully
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PMK
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Yes, those with earlier model years were fortunate not to need disabling the DESS as the DESS worked without fault. Can Am changed a system that worked fine in previous years to a few years of problems.
If you read the majority of this topic, 99.9% is focused on 2014 and later Spyders, and the person that started this topic does have a Spyder within that range of years.
PMK
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Seeing that, quite possibly your Spyder still had an original DESS module from the factory. As I mentioned, the part number posted was a Gen II version, which was revised again shortly after being released. Very likely Can Am or its vendor realized the issue was not fully corrected, and came out with the DESS module version you just installed.
Your new DESS module should work well and last.
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