Looking for a answer for a starting problem with my 2014 RTLimited

[redlightron]

For the first time I have seen this problem with the spyder which has 34,000 miles on it.
When trying to start the bike, a picture of a key pops on the screen and it says KEY DET and the bike will not start. Bike is in N and the brake is on, turn it off and on again, same problem. Shop time, could not find any code to that problem and re-keyed the keys. Worked for one day, same problem. If I try it a number of times it will clear and I can start the bike. Does anyone know what the problem might be. Ron:banghead:

thanks for the responses I will have them check that issue. And this just started when I installed the CAT pipe from Lamont so I hope that's not a problem cause I like the sound with my Two brothers pipe.

 

[Bfromla]

Sounds like the DESS is on its way out:yikes::lecturef_smilie: other reports have been straight FAIL no warnings. Hope the dealer can save you from being stranded. Keep an eye on it & spare keys handy.

 

[PW2013STL]

The DESS modular will need to be replaced. If yours has not been changed in the past then yours is 4 or 5 mods behind.
Good luck!

 

[Chupaca]

Yeah...!!!

It's dealer time...:banghead: they need to check the DESS....and ignition switch. .

 

[jcthorne]

Have the DESS system turned off and forget about it. The only person it prevents from starting the bike is you.

Wish I were closer, would be happy to give you a hand with this.

 

[SpdrDvr]

Huh!?

Have the DESS system turned off and forget about it. The only person it prevents from starting the bike is you.

Wish I were closer, would be happy to give you a hand with this.

OK, Yes I'm a newby here, but what is the "DESS"?

 

[PW2013STL]

OK, Yes I'm a newby here, but what is the "DESS"?

Digital
Electronic
Security
System

It's the system that recognizes your key to allow the Spyder to start.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

OK, Yes I'm a newby here, but what is the "DESS"?

Search on DESS and you'll see enough threads and posts it'll hurt your brain! It's a well known problem with the early 2014s. Usually requires the DESS module, ignition module, and keys to be changed.

 

[canamjhb]

Just a quick question for future reference...... If the DESS starts to go bad, can it be relatively easily "turned off" without getting into a big expense? It this just a BUDS tweek?