New DPS failure and resolution

[ArmyJoe]

As I metioned here, my new DPS started failing intermittently while on a roadtrip. Since the symptoms were identical to a lengthy problem I had with my original DPS, I knew to check my battery connections before taking it to the dealer.

Sure enough, my positive battery cable was loose. After tightening it down I took it to a nearby empty parking lot and tossed it around for a bit. That seemed to do the trick.

I suspect the DPS needs a lot of current and is very sensitive to bad connections.

 

[Questions]

It can spike upwards around 60-70 amps from what i have seen.....Loose license light connections can cause limp mode...lol.

 

[SpyderWolf]

Glad to hear your prior experience paid off and you were able to resolve this quickly on your own. :thumbup:

 

[NancysToy]

The DPS is the largest single consumer of electrical energy on the Spyder, short of the starter motor. It also runs far more often than the starter motor. Good find! Anybody experience intermittent DPS problems should take a look at the battery first...perhaps even having a load test done.