DESS

[Kinderhook]

I have a question for anyone with knowledge of the DESS system on Spyders. It is possible to have a key blank cut to match the DESS key, and then use this key for the IPS ignition lock cover. My question is this: can one leave the DESS key in a pocket and still be close enough to the ignition to start the vehicle with the dulpicate key? This would elminate the need to take the key from its holder each time and also reduce the chance of losing an expensive key. Security would be improved for the IPS as the non-DESS blank could not start the Spyder unless a DESS key were close. Seems a very handy solution if it works.

 

[boomerkc]

Check this thread........

It might provide the info you're looking for http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39445-Blank-Key

 

[bikeguy]

I have a question for anyone with knowledge of the DESS system on Spyders. It is possible to have a key blank cut to match the DESS key, and then use this key for the IPS ignition lock cover. My question is this: can one leave the DESS key in a pocket and still be close enough to the ignition to start the vehicle with the dulpicate key? This would elminate the need to take the key from its holder each time and also reduce the chance of losing an expensive key. Security would be improved for the IPS as the non-DESS blank could not start the Spyder unless a DESS key were close. Seems a very handy solution if it works.

The answer to your question is no, at least I can't leave mine in my pocket and start the Spyder. The coded key has to be very close, almost touching the ignition switch to start the bike. In fact, the IPS unit itself may keep you from holding the key close enough to start the bike. I don't have an IPS unit so I can't try it. Once started, however, you can take the coded key as far away as you want and the bike will continue to run.

Cotton

 

[Kinderhook]

Thanks

The answer to your question is no, at least I can't leave mine in my pocket and start the Spyder. The coded key has to be very close, almost touching the ignition switch to start the bike. In fact, the IPS unit itself may keep you from holding the key close enough to start the bike. I don't have an IPS unit so I can't try it. Once started, however, you can take the coded key as far away as you want and the bike will continue to run.

Cotton

I knew that would be just too easy. Ah well, I'll just use the DESS key.

 

[wyliec]

Thanks Cotton,

I was wondering about that.

 

[bcoulter19]

I knew that would be just too easy. Ah well, I'll just use the DESS key.

I will let you know for sure tonight. My wife is having a no coded key made today( i think she already has and I will try this tonight. I have been asking this question for a while with no definitive answer so I am going to try it.

 

[Bob Denman]

opcorn:opcorn: This is very interesting... opcorn:

 

[bcoulter19]

My wife found exactly what we were told earlier. You have to have the coded key almost touching for it to work. I suppose you could still leave your IPS in and just hold the normal key close and start it and put the key back in your pocket.

 

[Arr MiHardies]

And then hope you don't accidentally kill the engine and have to dig out the key to start it again.

 

[bcoulter19]

And then hope you don't accidentally kill the engine and have to dig out the key to start it again.

no one here would ever do that !!!! pps: