VSS Fault and engine shutting off

[spyder3rdr]

same troubles

I have an 08 RS , doing the same as yours...I slow down to stop at a stop sign or a traffic light and the bike shuts off...its shut down while upshifting into 3rd gear too! have you got yours fixed yet ? what was the problem ?

 

[Tx web rider]

similar problems

I saw you put in brake leds

I did the same and started getting random vss and dps and limp

come to find out the computer was being fooled thinking that I had a bad tail light tripping the codes

took the dealer a while to find the issue

if you put the plug in led bulbs and not the resistors then that very well could be your issue

try placing the factory incandescent bulbs and see if your issue goes away

good luck

2009 gs se5

 

[sabunim5]

Hope this helps

I have changed the brake light bulbs on my 08 to the LED bulbs from Pep Boys with the built in resistors and had no Nanny problems. I have also added 2 additional LED running/brake lights to my rear end with no problems. Something else that might cause your Spyder to throw the codes you describe is the foam in the lid of your fuse/relay cover. With time the foam develops permanent dents where the items are and doesn't hold the fuses and relays as tight. This can also cause the limp mode, VSS fault and check engine etc. warnings/condition. I added a second layer of foam in 2012 and it stopped the problem. I have been pulling a trailer with my 08 almost since it was new and this has never caused any problems. I wired my own 5 prong harness into the existing Spyder wiring and have never had any issues as a result of the trailer wiring. As others have said. If BRP wants to give you a new VCM, take it; but it may be something as simple as a little piece of deteriorated foam allowing your relays and and/or fuses to be loose. Good luck:thumbup:

 

[spyder3rdr]

shutting down

I finally got a call from my dealership after letting it sit outside for 6 weeks; that they have finally took the time to actually look at my Spyder and found that the ECM has gone bad . they ordered a new 1 from BRP and I can pick it up next friday ... if all goes well ... i will not be taking it back to that dealership because of lack of good service . I took it to them and told them what it was doing ... so they fixed the brakes ?!!! charged me 700 dollars and said it was ready to go ... rode it home and it shut off on me again ( therefore it wasn't fixed ) I took it back to them and after another 6 weeks they took it in the shop and found that the ECM was bad . Im sure they plan on charging me again ( I think they are still earning the 700 they charged me ) at least i'll be ryding soon and hopefully no more issues

 

[jtpollock]

I had the same problem on my 2012 rss on the Highway at 95 mph not a very nice place to have that happen, the dealer said it had to do with the rear brake pads needing replaced but again that not the way to let you know :yikes::yikes::yikes: anyway got the pads replaced with my 30,000 minw servise and all is good now. Hope you get your’ s figured out
good luck. jtpollock