Passenger Sensor

[Many brands]

What is the passenger sensor do ? (I know it senses if there is a passenger,) but why, and what does it alter ? And at would happen if it were not plugged in. In cars, I understand. It is for the seat belt activation. Perplexed.......:dontknow:

 

[Bob Denman]

It lets the VSS know to change the front to rear brake bias... :thumbup:

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

It feeds into the Vehicle Control Module and may affect more than just braking, but I don't know. If it is not plugged in the VSS icon stays lit on the cluster screen. No error codes are shown though.

 

[irvin48]

didnt know there was 1.:clap: irv

 

[Bob Denman]

Pop your seat up in the air, and you'll see it on the left side toward the rear of the sear. (The wiring comes up out of the bike's belly, and plugs into it.)

 

[ruralgirl]

I don't know what model you're ryding, but with my 2015 RT-S, the passenger sensor tells my automatic rear suspension system to adjust to the extra weight, so you hear the little air compressor go on.

 

[4 MARIE]

as near as I can tell, at least on MINE, it deactivates the passenger controls for radio and heated handholds, if un- sat upon

 

[Chupaca]

There you have it....

You best leave it be...:roflblack: it senses and tell everyone....

 

[irvin48]

:dontknow: to be continued. im learning a lot here.

 

[Bob Denman]

I don't know what model you're ryding, but with my 2015 RT-S, the passenger sensor tells my automatic rear suspension system to adjust to the extra weight, so you hear the little air compressor go on.

You have the RT-S. Had you bought the Limited: you would have also had the Passenger Ejector Seat feature installed on the bike!

 

[ruralgirl]

So THAT'S what "Limited" stands for! Limited number of passengers. Or maybe just total poundage.

 

[Bob Denman]

My Missus thought that it meant "Limited Farkling Opportunities"... :shocked:

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:shocked: She's not standing behind me: is she? :yikes:

 

[Trbayth]

My Missus thought that it meant "Limited Farkling Opportunities"... :shocked:

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:shocked: She's not standing behind me: is she? :yikes:

If you have to ask Bob, it's too late. The East Coast Posse will put up a memorial plaque in your honor! :roflblack:

 

[Bob Denman]

A statue of an idiot holding up a useless piece of chrome would be nice... nojoke

 

[ruralgirl]

A statue of an idiot holding up a useless piece of chrome would be nice... nojoke

It will soon be vandalized and the Missus will insist she knows nuthin' 'bout it.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: That link to the swing arm is what is used by the system to adjust the ride height.
The ride height itself tries to change based upon the load on the bike.

 

[jaherbst]

So THAT'S what "Limited" stands for! Limited number of passengers. Or maybe just total poundage.

It's an equation you might want to work out without the presence of your significant other.

Jack

​I believe also the passenger seat heat is deactivated without weight.

 

[jaherbst]

Are you sure on that? There is a position sensor on the frame, linked to the swingarm that I believe controls what you mentioned. Simply adds or reduces air pressure based on how low the machine squats.

You are correct. It works with or without a passenger on the RTL.

​Jack

 

[ruralgirl]

Are you sure on that? There is a position sensor on the frame, linked to the swingarm that I believe controls what you mentioned. Simply adds or reduces air pressure based on how low the machine squats.

Ahh, no, I just assumed passenger sensor meant, well, sensing a passenger. Thanks for correcting me. GADS, how many sensors does a Spyder have in total??

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

GADS, how many sensors does a Spyder have in total??

A lot! One interesting one is a torque sensor for the steering shaft.


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