Power Assist For Steering Cutting Out!

[Yogie]

Has anyone had or heard of a problem with the power assist for the steering cutting out.
I got my 2014 RT-S a few months ago. Occasionally when I start to take a turn I find myself having to struggle with the steering. As soon as I straighten the wheel the power assist starts working again.
Luckily it's only happened on slow turns when just starting out or slowing down to turn. Sometimes it doesn't do it for a couple days and some days it will do it twice in one day. CFPS says they can't do anything about it unless they can reproduce the problem. Of course the only way they are going to reproduce the problem is to ride it every day for a while. They did mention the DPS but said it's a $1000 part and if it doesn't solve the problem.... then what? If I crash & burn because they didn't try..... then what?
Any Help Here???

 

[jwulf74]

I almost wonder if is a loose connector somewhere related to the DPS...

 

[Bob Denman]

I agree; why not take a look at the electrical connections for the DPS?
Good Luck! Please let us know what you find! :thumbup:

 

[ivanlee]

Has anyone had or heard of a problem with the power assist for the steering cutting out.
I got my 2014 RT-S a few months ago. Occasionally when I start to take a turn I find myself having to struggle with the steering. As soon as I straighten the wheel the power assist starts working again.
Luckily it's only happened on slow turns when just starting out or slowing down to turn. Sometimes it doesn't do it for a couple days and some days it will do it twice in one day. CFPS says they can't do anything about it unless they can reproduce the problem. Of course the only way they are going to reproduce the problem is to ride it every day for a while. They did mention the DPS but said it's a $1000 part and if it doesn't solve the problem.... then what? If I crash & burn because they didn't try..... then what?
Any Help Here???

This has been a problem with BRP . From 2008. They change the dps and I still have a problem, take it to your dealer and tell them to fix it. :gaah:

 

[jwulf74]

Wait... it's a 2014... I wouldn't give a rats behind about them telling me it would cost anything... they need to diagnose and fix it under warranty.

 

[Chupaca]

Have to agree..!!

seems to be a connection. The dps uses a great deal of the electrical power being generated and any loose connection can cause a probkem. Weak battery, bad ground or power connection. Although hard to reach checking the dps hook up at the steering is a good place to start. If not in your comfort zone check with another dealer. It is not normal or common and potensionally dangerous. Keep us up to date on this...:gaah:

 

[ARtraveler]

Sounds like a warranty situation to me also. They should be trying to solve the problem. :thumbup:

 

[billybovine]

Has anyone had or heard of a problem with the power assist for the steering cutting out.
I got my 2014 RT-S a few months ago. Occasionally when I start to take a turn I find myself having to struggle with the steering. As soon as I straighten the wheel the power assist starts working again.
Luckily it's only happened on slow turns when just starting out or slowing down to turn. Sometimes it doesn't do it for a couple days and some days it will do it twice in one day. CFPS says they can't do anything about it unless they can reproduce the problem. Of course the only way they are going to reproduce the problem is to ride it every day for a while. They did mention the DPS but said it's a $1000 part and if it doesn't solve the problem.... then what? If I crash & burn because they didn't try..... then what?
Any Help Here???

Your dealer needs to call BRP and get assistance now!! Someone reported the same problem here a couple days ago http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...s-of-steering-assist&highlight=power+steering

 

[Yogie]

Thanks

Thanks everyone. I'll keep you posted.

 

[Yogie]

When it happens you might hit MODE-SET-TURNSIGNAL CANCEL to see if any active codes are present.
Your dealer can get the entire history via BUDS.
There are a lot of possible codes thrown by the DPS, it is the most instrumented component on the Spyder except maybe for the Throttle Bodies.

All that does is change my sound system from Aux to radio.

 

[Cruzr Joe]

All that does is change my sound system from Aux to radio.

:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: Hold all the buttons down at the same time.

Cruzr Joe

 

[Yogie]

You have to hold all the buttons down at the same time.

Thanks I'll try that.

 

[Bob Denman]

:bbq::bbq::bbq: