Ski-Doo Tether Hack!

[@Patch-N-Patch]

2005 MXZ Renagade SDI. 2400 miles and like new. Started the season and we were good to go as always. Parked sled in lawn shed. Next day tried to start. Nothing. Checked battery, reseated relays, checked fuses...All good. Searced for help on KZbin and watched this vid...Performed the pencil eraser hack....Chirp came right back started right up. New tool for the travel kit!!! Thank you................

[@NorthernADV]

I'm glad that little trick worked for you! Thanks for watching! Have a great season!

[@jeffwithag.2427]

I was listening to this with ear buds and the volume of your commercial about blew my ear drums out!!!!! Seriously

[@NorthernADV]

Jeff, I recorded that video without a remote mic so my sound level was likely on the low side. I'm still learning about balancing out my volumes. I apologize for the loud logo clip, but thanks for checking out the video!

[@jeffwithag.2427]

@@NorthernADV 👍other than that, it was a great video👍

[@SPCLPONY]

Yikes! Watching at 1:30am on my tv..... I think that ad just woke the kids up.

[@mscathyvan]

Tommy Lee, I couldn't believe it when I tried your trick!!! Couldn't get my sled started so starting looking at videos and figured it can't hurt to try. Took the eraser out to my sled and performed this and BAM it started right up!!!

[@NorthernADV]

I love to hear that Cathy! Thanks for checking out the video! Happy sledding!

[@robderrigo5905]

I have a 2017 Ski-Doo Expedition with a 900 ace engine and DESS thether system. Took it out in preparation for an ice fishing trip. could only get up to 25 mph regardless of which tether (white or green) I used. After viewing your video , I tried some alcohol on a Q-tip and wiped both key and post. WORKED PERFECTLY!! Sled took off like a rocket!!! Thank you for the suggestions .Saved me a trip to the Dealer.

[@NorthernADV]

Thanks for the great comment Rob! I'm really glad that worked for you!

[@shperax]

Thank god those tethers are long gone. Not sure when they replaced them. 2020 ish i think.

[@amerikian]

Just tried this. I have an 07 GTX 80. it didn’t work but I jiggled all the connections on the battery, solenoid, and battery and she fired up. Will clean up all the connections this weekend. Thanks for the tip and added a pencil to the rear bag just in case 👍

[@davetotten7038]

Had the same issue...used Isopropyl alcohol with a q-tip to clean both surfaces thoroughly then applied a thin layer of NO-OX-ID A-Special- Electrical Contact Grease (NOT dielectric grease which would have the opposite effect) also with a clean q-tip, worked like a charm. Thanks for posting this video. Cheers

[@NorthernADV]

Thanks Dave! That's some excellent advice. I work in a mill, so I'll see if one of my electrician brothers has a little NO-OX-ID. Thanks for watching and commenting! Much appreciated.

[@riotersteeg8639]

I have a 2007 MXZ XRS 800 and it didn't want to start then I tried this and it worked like a charm thanks, man.

[@NorthernADV]

I'm glad that helped!

[@ericlangworthy3631]

Just did this and it fricken worked!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!! Genius

[@NorthernADV]

I'm glad that worked for you Eric!

[@ih302]

I rode over 50,000 km between two sleds equipped with the original DESS system and ever had this issue.

[@glensarazen3511]

Had problems w d e s s also. Put plastic tie-down around d e s s. No longer"dogs" out due to vibration. Used small hose clamp b4 that. Both worked on my 03 rev 600. Made better connections I guess.....

[@NorthernADV]

Thanks Glen! Yes, I agree. Once your post and button contacts are clean, that will help the button stay tight on the post. The only problem is when you have to leave your sled outside a restaurant or bar. No worries if you're always with your sled. Thanks for checking out the vid!

[@glensarazen3511]

@@NorthernADV tie down is loose enough to remove. Works perfectly. Just enough pressure to "make connection "

[@tubbyguyoutdoors]

Excellent hack man ! Darren Davidson outdoors sent me over to your channel . New supporter here . If my next sled has one I’ll let ya know my last sled was a 73 lol didn’t have to worry about tethers just hanging on 😂 thanks for sharing

[@NorthernADV]

Thanks for checking it out! I can't wait to watch your fishing trip with Darren! All the best moving forward!

[@tubbyguyoutdoors]

@@NorthernADV thanks Tommy ! We are planning it for this spring / summer depending on work schedules ! I’m looking forward to the trip .

[@GarageWorx]

Word

[@fairbanksairriders]

A tiny amount of WD40 will fix the failure to start and annoying beeping. Don’t spray directly on the key, use a q-tip to apply. It should last all season.

[@NorthernADV]

Awesome tip! Thanks for checking out the video.

[@80srockerable]

Thanks for tip. This helped so far. Wouldn't mind polishing if I can find the right dremel tip

[@fairbanksairriders]

@@80srockerable - Update: it works great but might not last all season!

[@80srockerable]

@fairbanksairriders Design seems buggy.. wish they just had a normal key. Of course it currently is -12° outside.

[@FullSendCo1]

yeah my electric start doesnt do anything when i hit the button

[@NorthernADV]

Well, if you know your battery is good, you could try to clean your tether contacts and then apply a bit of wd-40 to the contacts. But, it could be a different problem altogether. I hope you get it running. Cheers!

[@darrendavidsonoutdoors]

I'll try that. Cause mine does the same thing. Thanks for the tip!

[@NorthernADV]

I hope it works for you Darren!

[@mattstewart4971]

No no no. Left me stranded. I'm filing law suit.

[@Factory928AC]

😂😂 did you make it back!?

[@VinciMatthias]

I have lost my key and wondering what should I do, I have a 2019.mxz x 600r

[@NorthernADV]

I'm not a sled mechanic, but I'm thinking the dealership will need to order you a new key. They might need your sled to reprogram it, but I'm not sure.

[@collinsmith9572]

Does this work with a no start an battery blinking problem. I have a 06 600 ho sdi I've charged the battery gave the rer button a start cause it has a capacitor for the injectors i suppose. It doesn't start it has before but this is my first problem with this machine

[@NorthernADV]

I'm not a sled mechanic Collin but it sounds like this might work for you. After you clean the contacts with the eraser, try following up with a bit of wd-40 on a q-tip as suggested in another comment. I hope that works for you!

[@collinsmith9572]

@@NorthernADV thanks for the reply. I may try it so idk will see what is going on with it. I haven't had this problem before til now.

[@collinsmith9572]

@@NorthernADV i didn't do the eraser deal but I did do the wd-40 clean wipe deal an it started within a couple pulls. Glad it wasn't worse then what it had to be. I was thinking it mightve been the valves but wasn't so glad it wasn't.

[@NorthernADV]

@@collinsmith9572 Hey that's awesome! I'm glad that worked for you. My sled is also an 06 600 ho sdi. I'll post more tips vids this winter if I run into any issues. Happy sledding!

[@collinsmith9572]

@@NorthernADV hey thats the same model I got but it got a lot less then what you have on yours. I'm missing a few stuff but it still starts an runs im glad that's out of the way.

[@greyridge8279]

03 MXZ 800 Sport. Mine was really bad. This worked amazing!!!!

[@NorthernADV]

Thanks for watching Joe! Happy sledding!

[@brentjorgensen5632]

2017 skidoo 550 F cranks over but no start, problably not the same issue as key connection

[@NorthernADV]

I think you're right Brent. You could pull a plug and check for spark. That might help you determine if it's not getting spark or not getting fuel. I hope you get it running. Cheers!

[@allenkatz8421]

I have a 2010 600 etec w the same intermittent start problem I'll let you know if this helps.

[@allenkatz8421]

I tried Q tip w alcohol only on the tether seemed to be less problematic will try w the eraser on post and tether, will give update.

[@allenkatz8421]

Still have the start problem tried alcohol and the eraser, another suggestion is clean 30 amp fuse receptacle and or change fuse let you know.

[@shanew.8784]

Or you could bypass the tether and install a standard mechanical tether

[@lajeremiad]

Please do you have some tips for this ? Or link ?

[@iandouglas4992]

Never remove the tether

[@anthonywoodall1149]

Can u do this with a cord that does not work but will try

[@NorthernADV]

If the cord is the correct one for the sled (programmed initially for that sled) then cleaning it this way might be all it needs. Good luck, I hope it works.

[@humai771]

Why can’t I just jumper between the two?

[@NorthernADV]

Because there is some kind of little anti-theft chip in there.

[@mattr7274]

I just left my 2002 800 in the woods with this same issue.

[@NorthernADV]

I hope this helps you out Matt. Good luck getting your sled going.

[@davidbrennan5]

Thanks for the tip.

[@NorthernADV]

No problem. I hope it helps Dave!

[@Manuel_Z_Kayaks]

Just put the DESS on the ski and leave it there! You don't use the tether anyway! 😅😂

[@glenmarechal7957]

I have a 2009 mxz going to put a pencil in my storage compartment all that will fit.😂😂😂

[@NorthernADV]

Thanks for watching Glen! Happy trails!

[@grandmesalodge3526]

gotta fix your volume brother.

[@elmerfudd7674]

Was hoping the video was about how to bypass, do away with the annoying damn thing.

[@NorthernADV]

I hear ya! From what I've read though, there is no easy way around it. But once you've cleaned your button and post, try applying a little wd-40 with a q-tip. Should make a world of difference! Best of luck.

[@stevenbaker9327]

Ya I hate those things! A pain to initialize them with the factory scan tool when setting up new sleds in the dealership.

[@dandee3032]

Just wild hack ,,,,

[@lueney7256]

❤ Wow. Thank you:) ❤. Worked ;)

[@NorthernADV]

Glad to hear it!

[@paulflanders8485]

Very nice vid but my sled is fine but thanks for the vid😊😊

[@NorthernADV]

Thanks for watching Paul!