SHIFTING PROBLEM

[tatt2r]

my spyder started doing weird thing today and it was erratic ...so it didnt happen all the time.... it is an sm5 ...when i pulled up to a stop light and down shifted every once in awhile the gear light would say "E" until i kicked down or lifted up on shift lever and tonight when i was in reverse and shifted back to first i started going forward but dash was still showing "R" with lights flashing like i was in Reverse still.... then when i got home i shifted into "N" to get off and open garage door and the dash showed "N" but i was still in 1st ....anybody????? Scotty????:shocked::shocked::shocked:
also i know GPS has to be changed cuz power steering still doesnt work part is at dealer going in next week for it...not sure if that might have anything to do with it ...but never had this problem before...

 

[SpyderWolf]

My wife had a strange shifting problem while riding my SE5, which is part of the reason we are going to see the dealer in the morning. She also said it showed an E on the dash. The bike has been off for 5 days, and I just rode it tonight without any problems at all. In her Hincky Shifting thread other people recommended replacing the SAS, perhaps the GPS, along with getting the grounding wire and latest update done.

Hopefully the new part they have waiting will be the cure for your trouble.

 

[j45p3r]

This is almost certainly the GPS.

 

[NancysToy]

This is almost certainly the GPS.

:agree:

 

[tatt2r]

:agree:

Even on standard transmission ?

 

[tweeder]

Even on standard transmission ?

Yep mine was doing that too. It got so bad at the end that to go up the street in first gear I looked like a noob learning to drive with all the bunnie hoppin it was doin. I had to floor it a light up thew tire to calm it down.

 

[NancysToy]

Even on standard transmission ?

Yes. Ours is starting to act up, too.

 

[ataDude]

my spyder started doing weird thing today and it was erratic ...so it didnt happen all the time.... it is an sm5 ...when i pulled up to a stop light and down shifted every once in awhile the gear light would say "E" until i kicked down or lifted up on shift lever and tonight when i was in reverse and shifted back to first i started going forward but dash was still showing "R" with lights flashing like i was in Reverse still.... then when i got home i shifted into "N" to get off and open garage door and the dash showed "N" but i was still in 1st ....anybody????? Scotty????:shocked::shocked::shocked:
also i know GPS has to be changed cuz power steering still doesnt work part is at dealer going in next week for it...not sure if that might have anything to do with it ...but never had this problem before...

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GPS.

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[Firefly]

Even on standard transmission ?

Yupper---- would bet $$$ on it.....

 

[mike3069]

Yes. Ours is starting to act up, too.

:agree:

 

[Roaddog2]

This is almost certainly the GPS.

:agree::gaah:

 

[jrl.spyder]

bummer

Sorry to hear of the shifter issue...

I trust that Paul (at DeSilva) will have you back together soon.

 

[SpyderWolf]

I just got back from the dealer and mine needs a new GPS as well.

 

[Roaddog2]

and if it wasn't, what do YOU suppose it could be?opcorn:

:cus:rd

 

[NautiBrit]

Would a tell tale sign of GPS problems be difficulty finding neutral?

 

[j45p3r]

Would a tell tale sign of GPS problems be difficulty finding neutral?

On an SM it shouldn't change the shifting at all, only the display (ie it might not tell you you are in neutral even if you are). On an SE it sounds like it'll do all kinds of weird stuff.

 

[tatt2r]

On an SM it shouldn't change the shifting at all, only the display (ie it might not tell you you are in neutral even if you are). On an SE it sounds like it'll do all kinds of weird stuff.

Yes the bike is shifting fine it's the indicator that is off sometime

 

[Firefly]

Would a tell tale sign of GPS problems be difficulty finding neutral?

Finding neutral mechanically or on the display?

If you're in neutral and your display is showing another gear or the 'E' message--- then your GPS is most likely in need of replacement and/or adjusting.

 

[Director]

Yes the bike is shifting fine it's the indicator that is off sometime

Yep, sure sounds like the GPS is the culprit. When it is defective, it can't tell what gear you are in and you will get the error message. Consider yourself fortunate. In my case, I got multiple error messages, and the Spyder went into limp home mode at a couple of inconvenient locations (on I-75 and one of the 400-series highways here in Ontario :yikes. Replacing the unit should instantly cure what ails you.

Bruce

 

[tatt2r]

dropping it off at dealer gps is waiting for it ...monday we will see....