[doneuald]

I have a dumb question, is the fob that is used as the key coded to each spark?
first PWC so I have a learning curve

 

[Matiesh]

I have the same question

I have the same question as you, I faintly remember hearing in a video that they are coded to each machine but I am not 100% on that.

This is going to be my first pwc as well, I am waiting for my 3up pineapple to be built.... I am supposed to get it late may(just in time for saskatchewan summer to start)

 

[BTMG]

I wasn't able to confirm directly about the Spark but I did find this on BRPs website:

Most 2015 Ski-Doo sleds feature a new Digitally Encoded Security System (DESS) key/tether with Radio Frequency (RF) technology. Its ball and socket design ensures solid, consistent contact.

If they're using it for the sleds i imagine they're using it for the skis....

but I'm just a fisherman who don't know nothing

 

[doneuald]

I'm just wondering if I leave it on the beach overnight at camp can someone just come along with a key fob from another seadoo and ride off with mine, guess I'll find out when I get them . I'll try the other key on mine to see if it fires up

 

[XB12R]

I heard they were coded unique to each ski.

 

[srsbz]

I'm just wondering if I leave it on the beach overnight at camp can someone just come along with a key fob from another seadoo and ride off with mine, guess I'll find out when I get them . I'll try the other key on mine to see if it fires up

keep us updated.

 

[Iwannagofaaast]

I was told from 2 dealers that each is encrypted to the ECU

 

[srsbz]

kind of like an immobilizer of a car i guess

 

[doneuald]

Just checking on another forum and they said the sparks are just a magnetic cap that will start every other spark out there , so basically no security according to what I read it can be started with a small magnet in a bottle cap! Hmm where is that length of ship anchor chain?
Don

 

[Carl]

It's just a magnet. Fired mine up with a pencil screwdriver lol. Not sure y they didn't use the dess system?! But guess there will be quite a few stolen

 

[doneuald]

Back to the anchor chain

 

[destef1]

Yep can confirm its just magnet, you can start it with any old fridge magnet.

 

[PPIJAY]

I am going to add a Keyed ON/OFF switch in the "glove box". It will be connected to the wires coming out of the switch post. When I am going to leave the Spark overnight or feel the need to "lock it up" all I will need to do is turn the key to the off position and the magnet will no longer work. I will try to put up some pictures when I complete the job. I have the components I just need the time to complete the job.

 

[destef1]

Or you could put a magnetic reed switch under the glove box somewhere and then just have a magnet that you put in the glove box to start it. that would stop any thieves from finding a switch.

 

[PPIJAY]

Installed Key

I installed a key in the Glove Box. The key can be removed in either the On or Off position.

 

[_CH_]

Awesome key install, can you share more details on this?

 

[PPIJAY]

Awesome key install, can you share more details on this?

I got the switch from my lock locksmith. I think it was $20.00. I cut one of the wires coming from the Seadoo shut off knob and wired it through the switch. really pretty easy.