Limp mode = close to death encounter

[mrfats]

This isn't unique to BRP products.

I owned a 2005 Thunderbird and they were notorious for failed Coil Packs. Once one was on its' way out the car would go into limp mode and cut you back to 2,000-2,500 rpm. Happened once while in traffic at about 75 mph and I just had to let it coast down and pull over when I had the chance.

Going into limp mode is no different to me than losing power any number of reasons.... out of gas, loss of ignition, transmission trouble in any vehicle. You slow down (maybe not by choice) and wait 'til it's clear and pull over.

Why pick on BRP, lots of manufacturers have this feature to protect the product.

Drivers always need to be alert for vehicles that are stopped or disabled for any number of reasons.

Good point but you've got a little more protection in a cage...

 

[wyliec]

You definitely need to get your Spyder on Buds to be sure you have the latest update. Also, all Spyder riders should know what to expect if their Spyder goes into Limp Mode and they should be prepared to immediately put on their emergency flashers and then to turn the key on and off which will generally make the Limp Mode go away. Practice this and if and when you go into Limp Mode you will know how to safely handle the situation

Do you mean to turn it off and on while the engine is still running? If it is a burned out brake bulb, won't limp mode come right back on?

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Do you mean to turn it off and on while the engine is still running? If it is a burned out brake bulb, won't limp mode come right back on?

Yes, while you are driving down the road turn the key off and back on. It may not work for a burned brake light bulb but it does for engine and stability codes. I learned this trick from an old wise Spyder rider Effgiamis - aka Forrest.

 

[coz]

very interesting

Yes, while you are driving down the road turn the key off and back on. It may not work for a burned brake light bulb but it does for engine and stability codes. I learned this trick from an old wise Spyder rider Effgiamis - aka Forrest.

i've been around here for over two years and i've never heard that before. i had a brake light bulb burn out two years ago, but never got a limp mode. i thought it was only when both bulbs burned out. :dontknow:

 

[SpyderAnn01]

i've been around here for over two years and i've never heard that before. i had a brake light bulb burn out two years ago, but never got a limp mode. i thought it was only when both bulbs burned out. :dontknow:

I do know from personal experience that if you go into limp mode and turn the key off and back on while riding down the road it will clear the limp mode. If it is one of those codes that never comes back again you can proceed on your merry way. If it is a real problem it will probably come back on but you will give yourself time to get to a safe place to pull off the road.

 

[coz]

thanks ann

that is really good to know.:thumbup:

 

[SpyderAnn01]

that is really good to know.:thumbup:

I do have a manual transmission and so does Forrest so I suggest that you try this at low speed with no one around to see how your Spyder reacts. I don't know if the semi autos restart the same ie stay in the same gear as when you turn the key off.

One other thing is you have to turn the key off it doesn't work if you hit the kill switch. I know this also from personal experience. LOL

 

[Big Arm]

i've been around here for over two years and i've never heard that before. i had a brake light bulb burn out two years ago, but never got a limp mode. i thought it was only when both bulbs burned out. :dontknow:

I also was under the impression that both bulbs had to be burnt out before the limp mode kicked in.

 

[Harrold]

Limp Home Mode

My wife's Spyder had a problem going into Limp Mode. The dealer told her to turn the key on and off three time and it will reset the computer to get out of Limp Mode. The computer will retain the error code so the dealer can check out the cause. We were 400 miles from nowhere and had to do it twice before we got home. Code showed a problem with DPS and steering something or other. Was under warranty , fixed it, no problems since.:clap:

 

[kinggeek]

I do have a manual transmission and so does Forrest so I suggest that you try this at low speed with no one around to see how your Spyder reacts. I don't know if the semi autos restart the same ie stay in the same gear as when you turn the key off. One other thing is you have to turn the key off it doesn't work if you hit the kill switch. I know this also from personal experience. LOL

I have a semi and have accidentally hit the kill switch on the highway, don't ask how becasue I have no idea. I know turning it back on the Spyder restarts I would assume the same for the key but never tried that one.

 

[SpyderAnn01]

I have a semi and have accidentally hit the kill switch on the highway, don't ask how becasue I have no idea. I know turning it back on the Spyder restarts I would assume the same for the key but never tried that one.

I wasn't sure if the semi auto had to be in neutral or not but like you say if it restarted with the kill switch it should also do the same with the key.

 

[Blue Star]

I also was under the impression that both bulbs had to be burnt out before the limp mode kicked in.

I put LED brake lights on my old RS, and had one go bad. This caused me to go into limp mode. Of course I understand LED lights have different effect than standard light bulbs.

 

[ulflyer]

Finally found a place to pull off - pulled the stupid fuse - which defeats the limp mode but still gives you the DPS messages and you loose power steering but at least I can get out of the middle of now where ( no cell service) at a safe speed

Totally agree its a stupid feature.

For us non-tech types, what fuse was it? I'm thinking I need to become more familiar with the fuse box.

 

[Pennyrick]

I did not mean it to be helpful - idiot wasn't my first choice of words - if your gonna comment on some else's post and call them out - then you better expect a comment back


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Gee... thanks for the further explanation. I'll stick by my comments. You seem to be pretty quick with the keyboard.

If you think I 'called you out' you have very thin skin indeed!

 

[wyliec]

I know for a fact that Lamont does not put up with any name calling. Some times you'll see the thread disappear.

 

[Lamonster]

Double tree: give me a break you a idiot maybe your the reason BRP has a limp mode-- this was not an engine problem or coil or brake issue - it's was a blown brake light only 1 at that still had a good one -

I'm not picking on BRP I'm expressing my experience - I ride my spider daily, and love it.

I'm expressing a big safety fault that BRP needs to re - evaluate their limp mode before someone get seriously hurt - its just programming, not that hard


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If this is where this thread is going it's done.