Replacement Key?

[billybovine]

I wonder what the lifespan of the RFID chip in the key is?
The MTBF (mean time between failure) of any electronic component is finite.


"Oh sorry, your keys both crapped out so your DESS module must be replaced. A thousand bucks please"

The Spyder key uses the same Texas Instrument chip as used in many cars and trucks for many years. I have not heard of it being much of a problem of the chip failing. It is only active for a couple milliseconds during start up.

 

[Bob Denman]

I'll save the discussion on the cost of out of warranty throttle bodies for the day after Christmas.

Thanks! I'll still be pretty-well "egg-nogged up" so it shouldn't hurt too bad! :roflblack:

 

[Diamond R]

When we bought our bike from Cowtown in Cuba they sent us a spare key. I had it cut and have been to two dealers and both were unable to program it. I stood there with them at the last dealer and they went step by according to the manual,insert their master key and wipes it out. Insert one of the two keys (did not matter which one) and it would reprogram it, but the computer in the bike would not let them reprogram the second key.
They tried it several times, they can program one key but not both. The dealer is going to contact BRP to see what to do next. I am one of those who needs a second key, my old timers sets in and I cant remember where I lay them down.
Has anyone had this problem?
enjoy the ride
Allen & Patti