Huntschool Posted August 6, 2020 Member ID: 562 Content Count: 5 Reputation: 7 Joined: 08/06/2020 Status: Offline Last Seen: August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Howdy all. I just took possession of a brand spankin new 2020 Defender HD8. I have only driven it around the farm but there seems to be a problem. In high gear the best speed I can get is about 12mph and at that speed the engine seems to surge up and down. Sooooooo any thoughts on whats up. Is there something I can do to fix this or do I need to go back to the dealer ? I am 73 years old and not really a good mechanic by any stretch of the imagination. Thanks in advance Bruce A. Hering Program Coordinator/Lead Instructor (retired) Shotgun Team Coach Southeastern Illinois College AMM 761 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted August 6, 2020 Member ID: 477 Content Count: 8 Reputation: 0 Joined: 06/07/2020 Status: Offline Last Seen: December 28, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Congrats on your new Can-am do you have your seat belt fastened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Posted August 6, 2020 Member ID: 428 Content Count: 24 Reputation: 2 Joined: 05/10/2020 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 23, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Hello sir, make sure u ou have the seat belt fastened. If not the speed will be limited. Be safe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntschool Posted August 6, 2020 Member ID: 562 Content Count: 5 Reputation: 7 Joined: 08/06/2020 Status: Offline Last Seen: August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 Nope.... Thats the answer pure and simple. I guess I really need to get acquainted with all this new tech. Thanks guys.... stupid me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quack addict Posted August 6, 2020 Member ID: 536 Content Count: 2 Reputation: 0 Joined: 07/25/2020 Status: Offline Last Seen: September 30, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 20 minutes ago, Huntschool said: Nope.... Thats the answer pure and simple. I guess I really need to get acquainted with all this new tech. Thanks guys.... stupid me. I’m right there with ya ‘! I just purchased the HD10 DPS and am still finding my way around it! My first upgrade was a torque locker for the front. I don’t do (3) wheel drive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted August 7, 2020 Member ID: 232 Content Count: 50 Reputation: 5 Joined: 10/05/2019 Status: Offline Last Seen: August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Welcome to the community huntschool! The safety Sam part of me says “don’t do this” but...There’s a $10 part you can buy on amazon or eBay that plugs into the wires for the seatbelt sensor to override the limiter. Or you can cut and connect the wires yourself for almost nothing. Don't try this at home, no liability and all that stuff goes along with that tip 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntschool Posted August 7, 2020 Member ID: 562 Content Count: 5 Reputation: 7 Joined: 08/06/2020 Status: Offline Last Seen: August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 7, 2020 JDK: Thanks for that info. I have dealt with the seat belt thing before although I now wear mine regularly in my daily ride. There is more then one way to skin a cat so to speak.... LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmr0726 Posted August 9, 2020 Member ID: 570 Content Count: 5 Reputation: 2 Joined: 08/09/2020 Status: Offline Last Seen: February 18, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2020 I fastened my drivers seat belt into the middle seat buckle... not saying this is what you should do. But that’s how I got around that issue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntschool Posted August 9, 2020 Member ID: 562 Content Count: 5 Reputation: 7 Joined: 08/06/2020 Status: Offline Last Seen: August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 Thanks all for the help. Stupid me, I never thought about the seatbelt thing. All is now well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolboy Posted August 16, 2020 Member ID: 323 Content Count: 50 Reputation: 11 Joined: 01/15/2020 Status: Offline Last Seen: December 31, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 you can buy a bypass jumper for only a couple dollars on the internet if you don't want to wear the seatbelt around the acreage but want full power and speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A hunt 2 remember Posted October 4, 2020 Member ID: 274 Content Count: 639 Reputation: 112 Joined: 11/22/2019 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 12 Share Posted October 4, 2020 As far as it goes... My Defender came with the adapter.... I take my seatbelt and connect it and leave it connected without putting it around me. And NO GADGET NEEDED... Not sure why anyone would need an extra part to do this.... but I guess if that's what it takes.... Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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