Down shifting issues???

[Retired 2012]

Lately while down shifting I am getting lots of E's and it doesn't change gears until I use the shifter multiple times, this happen more often if I have to stop or slow suddenly and don't down shift while doing it?

It is a 2015 F3S SM6, with just over 12,500 miles, service was done at 11,875.

any info is appreciated, thanks in advance for any assistance

 

[Dave7691]

Check with your dealer there is a tech service bulletin on gear shift sensors that were defective ours was bad and had similar problems.

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[safecracker]

:agree:, I had to have mine changed, no problems since....

 

[irvin48]

been there, changed that. took them a 2nd time on the relearn
but all has been good for 700 miles.


mine 1st happened at 230 miles.

 

[z_light11]

Same here, dealer changed that sensor and then no problems. Been going strong ever since.

 

[monkeyboymorton]

See this post for info on the Gear Position Sensor problem:

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...-N-what-next&p=1134444&viewfull=1#post1134444

Seems like it's unusual for it to happen after so many miles, most issues reported in the first few thousand miles. Doesn't mean this isn't the problem though.

 

[Chupaca]

Bummer...

All of the above explains whats going on and a fairly simple fix for a minor snag...call your dealer and make sure he has the parts needed...:banghead:

 

[Michaelscs]

The OP has a manual trans. Does the gear position sensor problem apply or is it just for the semi-automatic?

 

[SpyderF3-s]

If you get it done, let me know which dealer you took it to, Temecula, Riverside or Escondido. I live in the same area and would like it done on my F3-S.

 

[Retired 2012]

Thanks for all the info. and the assistance. I called TMS and spoke with the recall/service bulletin desk. I gave her my VIN and my VIN was not part of the service bulletin but because i
still have some warranty left they are going to replace the G.P.S.
They have one in stock so I am dropping off the bike later today.

Thanks again for all the assistance. Love this site....

 

[ARtraveler]

Let us know if the fix works for you.

 

[Retired 2012]

ok

 

[monkeyboymorton]

The OP has a manual trans. Does the gear position sensor problem apply or is it just for the semi-automatic?

I did wonder that myself but from what I can see the service bulletin applies to both and they both have the same sensor. So it looks like even if you are changing gear manually the computer is taking a reading from the sensor to know which gear you are in.

 

[Retired 2012]

More crap from TMS, and of course they blame me. I took my bike in Thursday's afternoon for a Friday morning appointment. I called at 11 am they hadn't even looked at it.
Called at 4 pm, well we talked to BRP and they said we can work on it, so we'll start on Monday. I said I told you I needed it for a ride Saturday, ahhhh well aahhhh. You did...

So I had to pick it up and use it today now I'm going to have to take it back tomorrow so they can have it on Monday. It is always something with that shop, they just can't do things right the first time around. I have had to go to the owner numerous time just to get things done, his reply, you just can't get good employees these days.

Wow really, what a shame...

 

[Retired 2012]

After all the testing TMS deemed my Gear Position Sensor to be functioning properly, but went ahead and changed it out anyway. Now I have a three day ride coming up and I don't know if there is any other issues with shifting. If the GPS was functioning properly then what else could cause the "E" when shifting??? Any ideas???

thanks in advance for your assistance