PTT CB Issue

[Jimbo04]

They finally found it......

:yes: After many months and weeks of the spyder being at the New place..... The problem has / seems to be resolved. She no longer has to worry about the dreaded limp mode / code throwing shenanigans it seems.

The bike went thru a lot of parts and man hrs at this dealer and they finally got it. They went above and beyond to ensure she had what she paid for and would not let her drive away until they knew it was right. RAY C's is in Lapeer Mi and the service manager took care of this customer and I will let everyone know that.


Unlike the place where it was purchased where I am not sure i would trust them to put air in a bicycle tire....


Safe riding to all ..... :riding:

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

:yes: After many months and weeks of the spyder being at the New place..... The problem has / seems to be resolved. She no longer has to worry about the dreaded limp mode / code throwing shenanigans it seems.

The bike went thru a lot of parts and man hrs at this dealer and they finally got it. They went above and beyond to ensure she had what she paid for and would not let her drive away until they knew it was right. RAY C's is in Lapeer Mi and the service manager took care of this customer and I will let everyone know that.

Did they say what the problem was, or think it was, or what replaced part finally solved it?

 

[Jimbo04]

Did they say what the problem was, or think it was, or what replaced part finally solved it?

That would be nice if I put that..

It boiled down to adding a choke on the PTT line to keep / eliminate the RF noise causing the system to kick the code. BRP initially tried to blame headset, antenna, CB module (3x) complete wiring harness, and even dash cluster. But it came down to the PTT button circuit

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

That would be nice if I put that..

It boiled down to adding a choke on the PTT line to keep / eliminate the RF noise causing the system to kick the code. BRP initially tried to blame headset, antenna, CB module (3x) complete wiring harness, and even dash cluster. But it came down to the PTT button circuit

Interesting. I wonder what wire they actually put it on. There really is no PTT circuit per se for the driver headset. There is a very short connection between the PTT button and the PC board inside the left handle switch module. The module is part of the CAN bus and the PTT signal is a digital signal to the radio, which then forwards the signal to the CB unit, or closes a loop in a CB circuit possibly parallel with the pax headset PTT button, which then puts the CB into transmit mode.

 

[Fire34]

QB Question

with your helmet on how does one hear from the group? Are you able to use the speakers in your helmet? If i were to get one does it have to be from BRP to be able to use the PTT button on the handle bar? Cost etc. Thanks guys

Dave

 

[Jimbo04]

Interesting. I wonder what wire they actually put it on. There really is no PTT circuit per se for the driver headset. There is a very short connection between the PTT button and the PC board inside the left handle switch module. The module is part of the CAN bus and the PTT signal is a digital signal to the radio, which then forwards the signal to the CB unit, or closes a loop in a CB circuit possibly parallel with the pax headset PTT button, which then puts the CB into transmit mode.

That short connection between the switch and the CAN bus is where it was added. It seems that the RF on the line was allowing noise on the line and this was causing the device to trigger error.

 

[Jimbo04]

with your helmet on how does one hear from the group? Are you able to use the speakers in your helmet? If i were to get one does it have to be from BRP to be able to use the PTT button on the handle bar? Cost etc. Thanks guys

Dave

Dave, I will try and answer as best I can:

1: with your helmet on how does one hear from the group? Thru the helmet speakers when someone keys up
2: Are you able to use the speakers in your helmet? Yes
3: If i were to get one does it have to be from BRP to be able to use the PTT button on the handle bar? Short answer.... YES but there are aftermarket options. Just search for CB options. The CB is a great tool for group riding communication and farther distance then most other systems being used.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

with your helmet on how does one hear from the group? Are you able to use the speakers in your helmet? If i were to get one does it have to be from BRP to be able to use the PTT button on the handle bar? Cost etc. Thanks guys

Dave

Read my comment here http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...g-Smartphone&p=1357612&viewfull=1#post1357612 as well as the entire thread. You'll pick up a lot of info.

In short you need a helmet headset, either wired or Bluetooth.