LISTENING TO THE RADIO WITH THE IGNITION OFF

[BLACK SPYDERRT]

TURN THE KEY TO OFF, IMMEDIATLY HOLD THE MODE BUTTON FOR 3 SECONDS, THE THE RADIO ONLY WILL COME BACK ON.
HOWEVER, THE ONLY WAY TO SHUT THE RADIO IS TO TURN THE KEY BACK ON AND CYCLE THE COMPUTOR THEN SHUT OFF
ANYONE FIGURE OUT A BETTER WAY TO SHUT THE RADIO??

 

[StanProff]

radio

didn't know it would do that, I'll try it tomorrow. Is yours a 2010 or an 11?

 

[BLACK SPYDERRT]

2011

didn't know it would do that, I'll try it tomorrow. Is yours a 2010 or an 11?

BUT I BELIEVE IT WORKS ON ALL OF THEM, MUCH LESS DRAIN ON THE BATT THIS WAY, ENJOY

 

[SpyderAnn01]

I think it will shut off automatically after 10 minutes or so

 

[StanProff]

It seems that I spend a lot of time in the garage "babysitting" the RT. Being able to listen to the radio without worrying about the battery would be good.

 

[BLACK SPYDERRT]

NOPE

I think it will shut off automatically after 10 minutes or so

I LEAVE THE RADIO ON WHILE I CLEAN THE BIKE AFTER A RIDE AT LEAST 30 MIN

 

[StanProff]

Tried the radio and mine did come on but went back off after about 3 or 4 seconds with the Limp mode home flashing. Opps! I turned the ignition back on and started the Spyder and all is well, I will leave well enough alone. :shocked:

 

[redfox]

RTS - MGA

Tried mine also twice. Got the "LIMP HOME" screen for just a second both times before the radio came on. It played OK for about 15 mins while I played with the worthless radio, I'll have to stick with IPOD for tunes and the table radio in the garage when I work out there. I will be leaving well enough alone also.:2thumbs:

Anyone have a MGA in the old days, remember the Lucus electric system THE PRINCE OF DARKNESS. The electronics on the Spyder remind me of those days. Turn on the light switch - ya may get lights or ya may get wipers or both or neither. :spyder: Both were/are fun to drive though !!!!

 

[BLACK SPYDERRT]

DEALER SAYS OK

Tried mine also twice. Got the "LIMP HOME" screen for just a second both times before the radio came on. It played OK for about 15 mins while I played with the worthless radio, I'll have to stick with IPOD for tunes and the table radio in the garage when I work out there. I will be leaving well enough alone also.:2thumbs:

Anyone have a MGA in the old days, remember the Lucus electric system THE PRINCE OF DARKNESS. The electronics on the Spyder remind me of those days. Turn on the light switch - ya may get lights or ya may get wipers or both or neither. :spyder: Both were/are fun to drive though !!!!

I ALSO GET LIMP MODE FOR A SECOND THEN SCREEN CLEARS, TALKED TO DEALER SAID NOT A PROBLEM... MY IPOD PLAYS FOR 30 MIN IN THIS MODE SO DONT WORRY, REGARDS

 

[NancysToy]

The brief flash of limp mode seems to be either an intentional or accidental part of the programming of this routine. It does not affect anything, and does not cause an active fault code. I would not worry about it.

 

[Mr. White]

This sequence is in your owners manual. Every time I want to listen to the radio, I have to open the manual and read it....I finally folded the page in half to find it easier....
:2thumbs:

:spyder2:

 

[reynjogar]

radio

What's the page number. Thanks

 

[Mr. White]

What's the page number. Thanks

I would love help you, but BR1 is out in the barn and it is 103 out there and 110+ in the barn...try page 37 or so...it is in the radio stuff...

:spyder2:

 

[Mr. White]

I downloaded the RT owners manual and copied this for all to enjoy. It is on page 37 of your manual if you forget.​

"The radio is always ON. Use the MUTE function to cancel the volume. To listen to the radio while ignition switch is set to OFF, hold the MODE button for 3 seconds immediately after the switch is set to OFF to power up the digital display."

"To preserve battery charge, the radio may shut off automatically after a certain period."

I don't know how long it stays on before turning off....it could be related to your battery strength.
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[Rando]

If the radio is always on and I mute it, how can I continue to hear my GPS?

 

[Mr. White]

If the radio is always on and I mute it, how can I continue to hear my GPS?

Sorry, I don't know. I don't listen to my GPS, I have the volume set at zero.

 

[Rando]

ANYONE FIGURE OUT A BETTER WAY TO SHUT OFF THE RADIO??

Press the emergency hazard button on then off. This will shut the radio off.