Have YOU ever entered LIMP mode?

[BajaRon]

At 65+ on the freeway, three miles from the dealer, following the mandatory update. Took three attempts to upload the software before the Spyder would go more that a couple of miles - since then, it's been fine.

This sounds more like installation process errors than something wrong with the Spyder. Sometimes 'Tech's' learn by trial and error rather than reading the proceedure manual.

Sometimes the way you do it is as important as what you're doing.

Having years of experience with software installs I can say that there are times when seemingly stupid, meaningless steps can be critical. Skip them or do them out of order and you can get nasty issues.

 

[txknight67]

This sounds more like installation process errors than something wrong with the Spyder. Sometimes 'Tech's' learn by trial and error rather than reading the proceedure manual.

Sometimes the way you do it is as important as what you're doing.

Having years of experience with software installs I can say that there are times when seemingly stupid, meaningless steps can be critical. Skip them or do them out of order and you can get nasty issues.

:agree::agree::agree:

Have had to deal with the aftermath of a $100,000 part locking up due to missed/skipped steps (intentional or otherwise) too many times.

 

[BajaRon]

:agree::agree::agree:

Have had to deal with the aftermath of a $100,000 part locking up due to missed/skipped steps (intentional or otherwise) too many times.

I agree....Just don't ask me how I know this! :yikes:

 

[txknight67]

I agree....Just don't ask me how I know this! :yikes:

Yeah, 'bout that.:lecturef_smilie::roflblack:

 

[Desert Spyder]

While taking it home after the first update it went into LM with a DPS error message. Brought it back to the shop, they cleared the error code, off I went towards home and BAM, went into LM again at the same place, about 5 miles from shop. Came back, they called Canada, apparently they reformatted the computer. No problem since.

 

[groundeffect]

Thanks everyone for the great replies.


I read some of you mentioning about "clearing the codes" once the Spyder goes into LIMP mode.....

So, once the Spyder enters LIMP mode, what exactly is required to get it back up and running normally again?

Does EVERY LIMP mode event have to follow a visit to the dealer??? Or can you fix some things on your own? I guess you can fix some of the things to make the sensors go back to sleep; like replacing a bulb for example.??


Thoughts/comments?

thank you in advance.

 

[BajaRon]

While taking it home after the first update it went into LM with a DPS error message. Brought it back to the shop, they cleared the error code, off I went towards home and BAM, went into LM again at the same place, about 5 miles from shop. Came back, they called Canada, apparently they reformatted the computer. No problem since.

Sounds like your Spyder wanted to go home a different way!

 

[PCBeachBum]

Have you ever unexpectedly entered LIMP mode?

I limp with every step I take!

 

[Firefly]

Nope---- 15,000 miles and never went limp.....