Losing steering assist

[exwinger]

problem fixed

Took it out this afternoon and rode curves back and forth that I had the problem on while testing before checking the terminal and absolutely no problem. A loose terminal on the spyder is a big deal for causing goofy problems .There's a lot of threads relating to the loose terminal and should be the first thing checked ....but on the older spyders it's a PIA big time to do.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Faulty DPS doesn't generate a fault code I believe, just a dash warning on earlier trikes - if you are lucky.

It did on my 2013 RT. The failure also was intermittent. Took it to the dealer and the DPS was on the list of problem units. Replaced under warranty.

 

[Freddy]

That's good to know IMS - however I wouldn't put a 2013 in the 'earlier' class.

 

[KX5062]

I hate to break it to you but most new automobiles have electric power steering.

Yes, many new cars do, but most cars do not.

 

[cowwee]

It did on my 2013 RT. The failure also was intermittent. Took it to the dealer and the DPS was on the list of problem units. Replaced under warranty.

What did they replace??
I have the same intermittent problem....brand new 2017 RT-S....I am taking it back to the dealer this weekend!
Thanks

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

What did they replace??
I have the same intermittent problem....brand new 2017 RT-S....I am taking it back to the dealer this weekend!
Thanks

The power steering unit, DPS.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

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I hate to break it to you but most new automobiles have electric power steering.

I hate to break it to you also ....... the number of NEW automobiles vs. the billions of Hydraulic equipped vehicles means " MOST " ....don't have the Electric assisted type ............... Mike :thumbup:

 

[Clary]

Assist steering

I also have this problem with my 2011RSS and I have the original battery. After reading all the post I am going with the weak battery is the source of the problem. I will replace in the spring and let you all know. Great place to solve problems .