I have a dead 2023 RT, no electrics except lights - any thoughts?

[Mikey]

I put in a new battery and that took care of the problem. Thanks to all who offered suggestions and feedback. My apologies for doubting those who suggested a weak battery was the cause. I do have a fault code, P1677, that I don't know what it means. Could it be the result of the dead battery? I do not know how long it has been there.

I am glad you finally came to the dark side and checked the battery!!! I don't know why, but lots of folks are stuck on the thought that a battery is supposed to last for years and so they fight not to do the easy thing and do a load test!!! These bikes with their computers and can bus systems see and need clean power and if they don't see it, they throw a fit. Glad you're on your way and had a learning experience on the way.

 

[Jackhartjr]

I would add to this discussion that most folks that keep battery maintainers on year round realize a lot longer battery life!

 

[lgora]

See pic. Do your headlights work - Low and Hi Beams? It might be because you had done some relay swapping and what-not. Try to put everything back the way it was, make sure all relays and fuses are seated, and make sure all the fuses are OK again. Tidy up inside both of those fuse boxes.

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You were right. Apparently one of the fuses or relays was not seated properly. Once I fixed that everything is working again. Also I note that the fault code is gone. Thanks for the help - I appreciate it very much. I'm glad to be back on the road again.

 

[Little Blue]

I put in a new battery and that took care of the problem. Thanks to all who offered suggestions and feedback. My apologies for doubting those who suggested a weak battery was the cause. I do have a fault code, P1677, that I don't know what it means. Could it be the result of the dead battery? I do not know how long it has been there.

Sorry it took so long to get it. Spyder battery life is about 3 to 5 years. I am Not Happy about this. Just letting everyone know.

Enjoy your Ryde Times.

 

[Mikey]

I would add to this discussion that most folks that keep battery maintainers on year round realize a lot longer battery life!

I am not one of those people, I feel a little different about maintainers! I feel they give you a false since of what's going on with your battery life and should be used sparingly! Unless you keep a close watch on your battery drop at start up you may get kicked to the ditch at your first gas stop with a failing battery! Just my 2 cents. Batteries are just not made like they used to, and we have to except it and keep an eye on them better.

 

[Snoking1127]

I am not one of those people, I feel a little different about maintainers! I feel they give you a false since of what's going on with your battery life and should be used sparingly! Unless you keep a close watch on your battery drop at start up you may get kicked to the ditch at your first gas stop with a failing battery! Just my 2 cents. Batteries are just not made like they used to, and we have to accept it and keep an eye on them better.

The Spyder has the highest parasitic battery draw of anything I have ever owned, based on the capacity of the battery spec's for it. My Kawasaki KRX 1000 SxS could sit without a tender for weeks on end and fire right up. The Spyder left for weeks not on a tender is not going to start.

One could hook up a good amp meter that reads low milli amps between the battery lead and the battery post and get the actual draw. Then a little math will tell you how long the battery will go before hitting 50% of its charge. I say 50% as batteries should not be drained below 50% in normal usage for good life out of the battery.

 

[Mikey]

Do whatever makes you sleep at night.