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WHAT’S NEWS
Published weekly by the Dealer Support Group
April 24, 2008
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LATEST BULLETINS
No new bulletins
BOSSWeb Tricks & Tips
How to open the 08 Can-Am
spring and summer promotion banner
1- Click on the banner from the home page
2- It will bring up a file download box, click "run"
3- It will bring up a security warning box, click "run"
again
4- A WinZip self-extractor box will come up, click
"browse", choose "desktop", and then click "OK" and
"unzip".
It will unzip 4 PDF files and an Excel sheet on your
desktop.
Accessory Terminal Locations
There are two accessory power terminal locations you
may be looking for on Spyder
TM
. One is "un-switched"
battery power, and the other is "switched" battery
power. Fuse locations for both are found in the front
fuse block under the storage compartment lid.
The "un-switched terminal" can be found under the
service cover inside the storage compartment, plugged
to a blank white block, and has Violet / Orange and
Black wires.
The "switched" terminals are located inside a boot,
inside the left front upper shock tower weldment, and
have Violet / Yellow and Black wires.
Trouble Shooting
Please don’t forget that all recent Technical Update
Books contain a handy trouble shooting index for past
models. You'll find the index on page 54-56 in the 2008
book. When confronted by service issues on 2002 and
subsequent models, check the index to find past
Update Books that may help you.
D.E.S.S.
TM
Post Interface
Many of you may be using the new MPI-2 now that they
supersede the VCK and have been auto-shipped to all
Can-Am and Spyder dealers. Please keep in mind that
the D.E.S.S.
TM
Post Interface (529036019) is needed
for programming keys on older boats, and the MPI-2
will not allow diagnostic functions on DI models without
the interface connected. The Interface was not auto-
shipped and must be ordered separately. The older
VCK will continue to be useful for many years.
Sport Boats
Effortless returns!
There is a new program supplier for Sport Boats radios,
CD players, and remote controls. If you should run
across a Jensen
®
, Voyager
®
, or Audiovox
®
product
issue, have your repair technician call ASA's
experienced troubleshooting team and they'll help you
sort out the problem. Further information can be found
on page 9 of the 2008 Seadoo Technical Update book.

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Batteries
Please be reminded that you MUST adhere to the
proper battery PDI procedure as detailed in the PDI
Bulletin. Failure to do so may result in cosmetic
damage to your customer's new Spyder
®
Roadster. We
will not accept claims for damaged plastic due to
improperly serviced batteries. After filling, the batteries
must sit upright so the electrolyte can absorb into the
plates. Also see "What's News" from Nov. 21, 2007.
You will see a running change to a pre-filled battery
coming soon.
Xenon lighting system & Fog Light kit
If the Xenon lighting system & Fog Light kit are both
installed as accessories, the customer will need to
purchase the optional wiring harness part number
710001327. Other wise there will not be enough wire
plugs for the system to work.
This is listed in both sets of instructions.
The part numbers for the optional kits are as follow:
Xenon Lighting System 219 400 083
Fog Light Kit 219 400 084
Safety Recall
Please be sure campaign 2008-0002 is completed on
all of your applicable Spyders
®
. This is a SAFETY
campaign, and should not be over-looked. See
Roadster Warranty bulletin 2008-2
Dealer Certification
PROGRAM
DUE APRIL 15
TH
!!!
2008-2009 SKI-DOO MEDIA PLAN
Parts and Accessories Managers: We want
to hear from you!
Complete our Satisfaction Survey by April 16
th
and you
could win $1000 in cash! Go to BOSSWeb's Home
page, click on the "Dealer Survey – Parts and
Accessories Manager" banner (shown below) and voice
your opinion. We want to better serve you and need
your feedback to do so. We count on you!
Can I delete a sub user account?
No, at this moment it is not possible to delete a sub
user account for fiscal reason (Government regulation).
However, you can close a sub user account by putting
an expiration date in the sub user profile. We are
presently looking into a way to hide the sub user
account when it is not active. More info to come.
LATEST BULLETINS
Can-Am
TM
ATV:
Service Bulletin 2008-11 A) Fault Code Displayed on
Gauge B) B.U.D.S. Setting Screen Discrepancies
Competition Bulletin 2008-2 DS 450 / Engine
Overheat Limp Home Modification
Ski-Doo
®
:
Warranty Bulletin 2008-17 (Safety) Fuel Hose
Replacement
Sea-Doo
®
PWC:
Warranty Bulletin 2008-2 A) Exhaust Hose Coming
Off on 255 H.O. B) Supercharger Outlet Hose Coming
Off on 255 H.O.
Sea-Doo
®
Sportboat:
Service Bulletin 2008-5 Missing Compass in Cluster
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Page 1 of 2 October 2, 2008
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Important Technical Training Info
In June 2008, every Roadster dealership was auto-
shipped a training package. This material provided
critical information for every dealership including those
who had received earlier training. The material is the
most accurate and includes valuable SE5 training not
before presented.
You must have someone at your dealership complete
this training no later than October 31
st
to ensure and
demonstrate your expertise and authority as a trained
Roadster repair and service facility.
DVD Volume 7 Can-Am Roadster Technical Overview /
Roadster Can-Am P/N 219 701 329
Can-Am Roadster Technical Overview Workbook
P/N 219 600 032 /
You can order these items if you cannot locate your
Roadster materials using the part numbers above.
To demonstrate the training is complete, log on to the
BRPTI training site and complete the following course.
Course 56002 - Can-Am Roadster Technical Overview
(DVD 7)
To achieve Technician Status in Roadster you may also
use your Original set of technical DVDs 1-5 to complete
the following exams on BRPTI:
Course 0050 Can-Am Roadster Technician Level (DVD
1-5)
Due date for Roadster training is October 31, 2008.
2009 Ski-Doo
®
Technical Update Exam
After receiving the 2009 Ski-Doo Technical Update
book, at the one-day school or in the mail after schools
are finished, the following exam MUST be compleated
no later than December 31, 2008 .
Course 52006 - 2009 Ski-Doo Technical Update
Course 52506 – 2009 Ski-Doo Mise à jour technique
550 Fan Summit Calibration
Don't forget the 550 Fan Summits are calibrated for
6000 ft. If not ridden at this altitude the clutching AND
carburetor jetting must be changed at the time of
PDI!!!
This is the selling dealer's responsibility. Failure to do
so will likely cause engine damage that is NOT
covered under warranty.
Starting with 2006 MY (model year) we have added a
large removable Mylar decal to the speedometer to
remind customers and technicians of this fact
New Version P2.3.21
This new version merges all previous versions and
product lines into one version. It is no longer necessary
to use different B.U.D.S. version for different product
lines . It is now available on BOSSWeb, go to:
ComCenter = Document
Document Type = Diagnostic Software
Category = B.U.D.S.
As always it is a good idea to keep at least the
previous version on your computer until total validation
is done with the new version.
LATEST BULLETINS
Can-Am
TM
ATV:
Service Bulletin 2009-8 Throttle Plate Opening
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SKI-DOO 2009 – popular part numbers
Shop manuals
P/N Model ETA
219100330 REV XP/XR™ 2 stroke mid November
219100332 REV XR™ 4-stroke 1200 end of December
219100334 REV XU™ end of January 2009
PS: One free copy will be auto-shipped automatically to your dealership around the mentioned dates.
800R rebuilt short block
MY Chassis P/N
2009 REV-XP™ N/A this season
2008 REV-XP™ 421000650
2007 & prior REV® 421000645
Belts
P/N Engine
417300197 500SS / SUMMIT 600 carb / Legend V800, Tundra V800
417300383 all 600 HO E-tec, all 1200 4-tec, MXZ® 800R
417300377 SUMMIT® 800R
605348425 all Skandic® & Expedition® models except Tundra™
415060600 all 550F
417300288 MXZ®X® 600 RS RACING
417300326 Tundra™ 300F
Spark plugs
P/N Type Engine
512060354 BR10ECS 500SS, 600 carb
415129375 PZFR6F 600 HO E-TEC
512059552 BR9ECS-5 MXZ® X 600 RS RACING
415129429 CR8EKB 1200 4-TEC
512060029 BR8ECS 0.8MM Expedition® TUV 600 HO SDI
414961100 BR9ES all 300F & 550F
707000246 DCP-R8E all V800
415128524 BR9ECS-8 800R
Selling Demo Units
When selling a demo unit to a customer please note that the demonstrator sales form & change of ownership form
need to be filled out and forwarded to your regional sales coordinator in order to complete the change of ownership
and render the unit eligible for current promotions. The following forms can be found on BOSSWeb in your dealer
binder under dealer /consumer forms as follows:
Demo Sales Form................................................5-3
Change of Ownership Form................................ 5-4
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Service Managers: We want to hear from
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Complete our Satisfaction Survey by September 28
th
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Home page, click on the "Dealer Survey – Service
Manager" banner (shown below) and voice your
opinion. We want to better serve you and need your
feedback to do so. We're counting on you!
LATEST BULLETINS
Can-Am
TM
ATV:
Warranty Bulletin (SAFETY) 2009-2 DS 90
TM
X
TM
Engine Tether Shutoff Switch
Can-Am
TM
Roadster:
Warranty Bulletin 2008-4 GS Wheel Trim Ring
Drive Axles Shipping
We will start shipping drive axles to early snowfall
areas this week. If looking in BOSSWeb you will find a
shipping date of December. Please be assured you will
start to see axles well before this date though an exact
date yours will be shipped is hard to tell as we will ship
smaller quantities to all dealers as they become
available from our supplier.
E-TEC
®
Spark Plugs
Proper orientation or "indexing" is critical for an
E-TEC
®
engine to perform properly. Please make sure
you are using spark plugs received from BRP p/n
415129375 as these are specially indexed for the
E-TEC
®
engine. If using plugs from any other supplier
special care will be needed to "index" the sparkplugs
properly.
Bombardier Recreational Product's Guide
to Service Fundamentals and Principles
This 480 page book is the only textbook of its kind as it
teaches basic theory and principles, using BRP's
products as examples. Your technicians can learn the
basics while applying the knowledge directly to our
Products. It was sent to your dealership free of charge
as part of your BRPTI training kit. This valuable text
book should be kept in a place where all technicians
will have access to it so they can refer to it when
questions arise. Please read "the book" and share it
with all your employees. Part number of the book is
484800168 (English) and a picture of the cover is
below.
When replacing the GBPS (gearbox position sensor)
on a Spyder™ Roadster it is not necessary to remove
the countershaft sprocket. The 2008 Service Manual
incorrectly states it must be removed yet the flat rate
(0.3 hr) does not include sprocket removal. The 2009
Service Manual will be corrected.
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LATEST BULLETINS
Ski-Doo
®
:
Service Bulletin 2009-6 Spring Chart
Sea-Doo
®
PWC:
Service Bulletin 2008-9 Battery Care Reminder
Dealer Certification
PROGRAM
2008 Certification Program Reminders
Can-Am™ Roadster Technical Overview (DVD 7) is
due by August 31, 2008
Can-Am™ Roadster Technician Level (DVDs 1-5) is
due by October 31, 2008
New B.E.S.T. Price Lists Effective
September 1
st
!!
Your current B.E.S.T. price lists are no longer valid
since September 1st. Do take a moment to go to
BOSSWeb / ComCenter / B.E.S.T. Guide and print our
latest price lists!
When you sell a B.E.S.T. plan, do not forget to fill out a
B.E.S.T. contract form (P/N: 484800210 in the USA and
484800212 in Canada) and register the service contract
on BOSSWeb.
You can also order our customer brochures (P/N:
219700533 in the USA and 219700709 in Canada),
desk mats (P/N: 219701170 in the USA and 219700535
in Canada) on BOSSWeb or by calling our team at 1-
800-366-6992.
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Axle Caps
Spyder™ Roadsters produced prior to June 2008 were
shipped without rear axle caps. We have auto shipped
caps in sufficient quantity to retrofit all Spyder™ GS
units delivered to your dealership. These caps have
been shipped and will arrive at your dealership within
the next few days. Please install them on your
customers Spyder™. If more caps are required, they
may be ordered directly from PAC (Right – 705501022,
Left – 705501081)
Three Roadster Items Now Available
• The sporty looking, great sounding, lighter
weight Performance Silencer exhaust system
219400073
• The cast aluminum, polyurethane padded
passenger Adjustable Backrest with up to 5 cm
of forward and rear adjustment 219400082
• The Rear Sport Rack required to install the
backrest featuring a unique mounting system
that allows the backrest to click in instantly
219400081
Place your orders on BOSSWeb today!
QRS Adjuster Tool
We still have in stock quite a few "shop grade" QRS
adjuster tools for the polymer style belt deflection
adjusters found on 2008 and early 2009 Rev XP™'s.
The part number is 529036127.

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LATEST BULLETINS
Can-Am
TM
Roadster:
Warranty Bulletin 2008-3 Parking Brake Pedal
Dealer Certification
PROGRAM
2008 Certification Program Reminders
Mandatory section online exams:
• Course # 81010 Sales
• Course # 81011 Financial
• Course # 81012 Service
• Deadline: Nov 30
th
CSI online exam (course # 81009):
• Must complete exam to complete CSI criteria
• Deadline Nov 30
th
Signage:
• If you have received your signs from our supplier,
please send us your pictures at brp-cert-
photos@brp.cpm.
Warranty Campaigns:
• Completion of minimum 65% of campaigns with a
"start date" between Sept 1
st
2007 and Sept 1
st
2008.
• Measurement date: Nov 30
th
2008
2008-2009 Spader Schedule is now available on their
website: www.spader.com.
Sport Boat wiring diagrams
Please note that we omitted to mention the 150
Speedster™ and 180 Challenger™ model on the cover
page of the 2008 Sea-Doo
®
Sport Boats wiring diagram
booklet but the diagrams are included in it.
Trouble Shooting
Please don’t forget that all recent Technical Update
Books contain a handy trouble shooting index for past
models. You'll find the index on page 54-56 in the 2008
book. When confronted by service issues on 2002 and
subsequent models, check the index to find past
Update Books that may help you.
Parking Brake
As you can see in our LATEST BULLETINS section,
we have published a Warranty Bulletin concerning the
parking brake. We are also calling each of your
dealerships and asking that you concentrate on the
SE5 models at this time. There is a limited number of
SE5's in the field so we are also asking you to control
your parts orders. Parts are coming from supply on a
regular basis, but in order to reduce the risk of creating
a back order, please spread your orders over a
reasonable time period that matches your projected
completion rate.
Again, please concentrate on the SE5 first.
One Day Technical Update School
As you may or may not know, we are doing regional
Ski-Doo update schools this year. If you have not seen
a registration form that we have faxed to each
dealership, please look at the "alerts" on the front page
of BOSSWeb. Be sure to get you registration in soon.
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Dealer Certification
PROGRAM
2008 Certification Program Reminders
Mandatory section online exams:
• Course # 81010 Sales
• Course # 81011 Financial
• Course # 81012 Service
• Deadline: Nov 30
th
CSI online exam (course # 81009):
• Must complete exam to complete CSI criteria
• Deadline Nov 30
th
Signage:
• If you have received your signs from our supplier,
please send us your pictures at brp-cert-
photos@brp.cpm .
Warranty Campaigns:
• Completion of minimum 65% of campaigns with
a "start date" between Sept 1
st
2007 and
Sept 1
st
2008.
• Measurement date: Nov 30
th
2008
2008-2009 Spader Schedule is now available on their
website: www.spader.com .
LATEST BULLETINS
No bulletins this week
.
Minimum Requirements
Computer technology is moving forward at an
aggressive pace. Many of the issues we face together
can be traced directly to out-dated equipment and
software. Please take the time to read the alert posted
on your home page of BOSSWeb to fully understand
theses challenges. This is a "must read". The name of
the document is:
Minimal Requirements
Valve Adjustment
Some customers may be approaching a mileage where
their Spyder is due for a valve clearance adjustment, or
inspection. In order for you to be prepared for this, you
need to stock an assortment of valve shims. The shims
most frequently used are in the 2.6 to 2.8 millimeter
range, so if you at least stock this range of shim you
should be covered. It is not necessary to stock all of the
available shims.
Beep, Beep, Beep
Many of you are now receiving your first SE5 electric
shift models. Please be aware that when you shut down
an SE5 engine without applying the parking brake the
warning beeper will sound for approximately 20
seconds. This is to warn the customer that his Spyder
could potentially role downhill until the parking brake is
set. Stopping it in gear is not effective as on SM5
because of the centrifugal clutch.
Wake Ballast System:
Further to the 2008 Sea-Doo
®
Catalog update zip
bulletin, this is just a quick reminder that the Wake
Ballast System 295501072 part number has been
cancelled and has been replaced with the following part
numbers: 295100322 – GTX, RXT (2006 – 2008) and
295100334 – GTX, RXT (2002-2005). The board rack
as well at the electric VTS are not included in this
system. Please refer to the instruction sheet for the
concerned kit for more details
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In the last few weeks, we d about flat rates, how they are compiled and the importance of using the appropriate job
code. This week, we will discuss how to submit multiple repair claims on one vehicle.
First, how do I submit for multiple repairs? In order to add a repair you only need to click on the sign at the end
of the Trouble part number line:
When you add a repair it will say Repair 1 of 2 and the number will change with the number of repairs you add.
Second, when do I submit for multiple repairs? When you do more than one repair in different systems or different
areas of the unit; by doing a multiple repair claim you will be able to claim for the appropriate job code for each
repair. Many dealers choose to submit 1 repair for multiple repairs done on a vehicle and use one job code and
then lump all the remaining labor on the extra labor line. By doing this you greatly increase your risk of being cut
on your warranty claim since the logic between the job codes and the parts required for the multiple repairs will only
show as a lump operation.
If you have any other questions concerning multiple repair claims contact the Warranty Department at (800) 361-
9980 (Canada) or (800) 366-6992 (US), select 3 for Warranty and then 5 for Policies and Procedures.
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Change of ownership/ address
BRP receives change of ownership requests and change of address requests regularly. You can help us keep
registration information updated by completing the modifications online on BOSSWeb under the Sales tab. Don't
hesitate to verify your customer information when servicing their vehicle, and make the required modifications. BRP
uses this information to reach vehicle owners when releasing Safety campaigns but also when sending advertising
material. In both situations, your dealership will benefit of future business opportunities.
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This service repair manual provides comprehensive information for maintaining and repairing your Can Am Spyder Roadster, GS5, and GE5. It is the same manual used by professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts alike, offering 490+ pages of valuable content.
- General Information
- Specifications
- Periodic Checks and Adjustments
- Engine
- Cooling System
- Fuel and Lubrication
- Chassis
- Electrical System
- Troubleshooting
This complete electronic manual is available in CD-ROM format and includes a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader for easy access.