What is this warning light?

[AbNormy]

What's this warning light? I stopped, turned it off, restarted it, and the light was still lit, then it went out. It's a 2014 RT SE6 with around 44k miles that I've had since 2018, and I've never seen it before.

 

[Snoking1127]

There is a way to read the codes,

 

[AbNormy]

There is a way to read the codes,

Thanks I'll try that but it was out when I parked it last. I'll see if it's persistent. Just never seen it is it the VSS or what?

 

[UtahPete]

Thanks I'll try that but it was out when I parked it last. I'll see if it's persistent. Just never seen it is it the VSS or what?

I think it's the VSS, as you surmised.

A Vehicle Stability System (VSS) warning light on a 2014 Can-Am Spyder RT means the computer has detected a problem with the stability, braking, or speed-monitoring network. This often triggers "Limp Home Mode," which limits your speed. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Common Causes

• • Weak or Failing Battery: Can-Am Spyders are notoriously sensitive to voltage drops. Even if a battery has enough power to start the engine, a low amp-hour capacity or a weak battery can cause intermittent electrical glitches and false VSS faults. [1, 2]
  • Dirty or Faulty Wheel Speed Sensors: The VSS relies on sensors near the wheels and transmission. A build-up of brake dust, dirt, or tiny metal shavings on the sensor tip can block a clean signal. [1, 2]
  • Loose or Damaged Wiring/Connectors: Vibration, weather, or routine maintenance can loosen or fray sensor wiring harnesses, brake pressure switch connections, or steering angle sensors. [1, 2, 3]
  • Passenger Seat Sensor: On older Can-Am Spyder models, a loose or disconnected passenger seat sensor can trigger a VSS fault code. [1]
  • Steering Angle Calibration Issue: If the physical angle of your handlebars does not match what the steering angle sensor reports to the computer, the system flags a mismatch and throws a code. [1]
  • Module or Computer Failure: In rarer cases, a fault in the ABS/VSS module or the main vehicle computer can require diagnostic testing or replacement. [1, 2]

What You Can Do

• • Check and test the battery: Ensure the terminals are tight, and have the battery load-tested for proper cold-cranking amps (CCA).
  • Inspect the sensors and wiring: Look around the wheels and transmission for debris, loose plugs, or damaged cables.
  • Visit a dealer for BUDS diagnostics: A Can-Am dealer can plug into the BRP Utility and Diagnostic System (BUDS) to pull the exact error codes (such as C-codes) and test component alignment

 

[AbNormy]

The man himself! Codes not set blank screen probably the battery it's a couple years old even though I keep it on a trickle I don't drive it very often lately. Thanks for that! I'll test it and report back!