Overheating problems - Can-Am Spyder Forums: The Y-factor Community

spiderman1 · #1 (**permalink**) 08-06-2011, 10:17 AM

I have an 08 spyder that hates the heat. Anytime it gets into the mid 90s and Im stuck in traffic, the bike reads 5 bars and the next thing that happens is I get a check engine warning with all light indicators flashing on the dash display.
I have checked the radiator fan and it kicks in at 5 bars and the coolant level good.
Could I have a bad thermostat???
appreciate any feed back.
Thanks

sassapnts · #2 (**permalink**) 08-07-2011, 02:51 PM

Sounds like it could be. Are you mechanically inclined enough to take it apart and see?

spiderman1 · #3 (**permalink**) 08-08-2011, 04:47 PM

sassapnts thanks for the reply,
Yes, but when I acsess it I'm replacing it anyway.
Just wondering if this is a common problem before I dive in!

Spyder-sense · #4 (**permalink**) 08-09-2011, 02:02 PM

Must be. I was stuck in freeway traffic in Phoenix area yesterday at 107 deg, same result. LIMP HOME MODE(LHM) kicked in, but apparently the O/T sensor does not limit RPM and speed in LHM.

Spydersense

chris56 · #5 (**permalink**) 08-09-2011, 11:02 PM

I de-installed on my 08GS the lower plastic under the engine .. so she gets more free air - there is also now a new "Cover" for the fan available - which should help also - ask your dealer .. - last is - have a look if your fan works - if you switch off the too hot engine ..
(had always problems on the fast the italian highways..)
my RT has now absolut no problems with the heat ..

Colstang · #6 (**permalink**) 08-10-2011, 04:54 PM

I also have a 08 RS and had the same problems with heat until someone posted in this forum a little thingy that worked for me. It's called "The Missing Air Dam". It's a neoprene sponge that fits snuggly between the radiator and the panel to seal the air gap around it. It's a very simple thing, but it has done the job on my Spyder. Since I installed it, I don't have overheating problems any more. You can find it in Home - Spyderpops.com

spiderman1 · #7 (**permalink**) 08-11-2011, 06:29 PM

Chris 56, How do I switch off the to hot engine warning?

spiderman1 · #8 (**permalink**) 08-11-2011, 06:34 PM

Chris, do I just cut all the plastic from the underbelly of the motor?

spiderman1 · #9 (**permalink**) 08-11-2011, 06:42 PM

Stang, thanks for your reply.
Im sure the dam will cool better when your underway, but im talking stuck in traffic. you know, staic stone cold dead traffic in high heat.

spiderman1 · #10 (**permalink**) 08-11-2011, 06:45 PM

Are you sure