RT Service and a new one from the dealer excuse (really)

[wd8ajj]

On my 2014 RT started getting Limo Mode when starting followeed by the check engine light. After about 10 seconds the limp mode when out and at times the check engine light would stay flashing, and sometimes not. No codes on display,SO, to the dealer I go and they found a P0340 alarm in the computer. This is the camshaft position sensor Alarm. Code automatically clears after the 10 second startup. Now a new camshaft sensor is on order.
But here's the comment on the work sheet. May have a issue in wiring due to many accessories being added to the vehicle. Now I have the bare bones RT and added LED's from Trickled and Spyderzone. Nothing fancy. Found that comment funny due to the other RT's with all the bells an whistles have a lot more driving lights, heaters ect than I will ever have. All RT's have the same harness per the dealership jut what you wanted when bought is plugged in.
Anyone ever gotten that as an excuse for failing engine senors that adding lights will damage the camshaft sensor?.. :banghead::banghead:

 

[Navydad]

Are they claiming the accessories caused the sensor to fail or are they just making a notation that there has been accessories added that may or may not compromise the wiring? I always make notes when I get a bike with accessories added and I also mention to the owner that it looks like a nice install or it looks like a hack job. I've seen many more hack jobs than I have clean installs over the years. I think any halfway decent tech would make a note of any add on goodies on the machine he is working on.

 

[PMK]

Without much effort, there is easily found issues with Spyders from aftermarket lights out there on the internet.

Some that have had problems, even under warranty, had to pay for the lights to be disconnected before any troubleshooting would commence. Word was BRP insisted on this.

Apparently, noisy LEDs can and have caused issues with the Syper electronics.

If I had the desire to add LED effects lighting, myself, I would make all connections through a master switch.

As for third brake lights, headlights and similar, that master switch is difficult to do.

 

[easysuper]

And that the biggest reason I have refrained from adding any extra lights except the small LED indicators on my mirrors.
From the beginning Shawn Smoak has said that bad wiring is one of his biggest complaints.

 

[BajaRon]

It is true that cheap lighting can give you fits on the Spyder. Quality lighting installed correctly will not cause any issues and is a joy (not to mention a safety improvement).

So either get a quality setup or don't do it at all. Good stuff is not always necessary. But good stuff will always cost you more.

 

[stmike 1800]

It is true that cheap lighting can give you fits on the Spyder. Quality lighting installed correctly will not cause any issues and is a joy (not to mention a safety improvement).

So either get a quality setup or don't do it at all. Good stuff is not always necessary. But good stuff will always cost you more.

In the end good stuff can cost less .

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

If i had the problem i know my dealer would make the same excuse

 

[ARtraveler]

I have always had the dealer install accessory lighting. That way, if there is a problem, guess who gets blamed? :roflblack::roflblack: