Can I program my own Dess key?
Since DESS keys are so specialized, you will need a Sea-Doo dealer or a repair shop to help you program your key. This requires your personal watercraft to be at the shop. If you own a diagnostic tool, you can program your key at home.
Do Sea-Doo keys have to be programmed?
Unlike standard metal keys, your Sea-Doo key must be specifically programmed for your PWC. They basically work just like a lot of “push-to-start” cars. For security purposes, only the right key will be able to start your Sea-Doo.
How long does it take to program a Dess key?
they already made there money on the sale of the Dess cord. It only takes the right programmer 5-10 minutes at best to do it.
Can you bypass a Dess key?
As far as getting around the DESS, you can’t. It is programmed into the CDI box and the DESS post connects direct to it.
How do I bypass the SeaDoo Dess key?
No, you can not bypass any Sea-Doo with a DESS key. There is no magic button or a way to hotwire and if you try you might do more damage than good.
Are SeaDoo keys interchangeable?
Most Sea Doo watercraft can have up to 8 different keys assigned to them at once. Owners with several watercraft often take advantage of this by making their keys cross-compatible for all of their machines.
Can you bypass SeaDoo Dess?
You cannot bypass the mpem to get a start on you boat. The DESS system was designed as an anti theft device. If your not getting the two beeps, check the buzzer with a test light or get a buzzer from Radio Shack. Push the start/stop button 5 times, without the lanyard on the post.
How do I bypass the Sea-Doo Dess key?
How do I reset my Sea-Doo computer?
@Alex L Sounds like you need to reset your computer. Turn the ignition on. Hold JUST the set button in for 30 seconds. Release the button then tun ignition off.
How do I bypass Dess post SeaDoo?
The DESS system was designed as an anti theft device. If your not getting the two beeps, check the buzzer with a test light or get a buzzer from Radio Shack. Push the start/stop button 5 times, without the lanyard on the post. You should get one long and one short beep.
What is a Dess switch?
DESS stands for ‘digital encoded security system’. The DESS Key contains a RF chip with a unique code that once paired with the ECU it has been programmed to, it will allow the ski to start. It also has a magnet built into the key that acts as the safety kill switch for the jetski.
Can you bypass Seadoo Dess?
How do I program my Sea-Doo key?
A licensed Sea-Doo dealer or repair shop will have to program your DESS key for you. If you purchase a used personal watercraft or need a replacement key, you can buy a new blank key. If you want to do the programming yourself, you will need to purchase a device like a CandooPro.
What do I need to DESS program the key?
All we need is the MPEM to Dess program the key while the Sea Doo Dealer needs the whole Sea Doo. If you’re far from a Sea Doo Dealer and want to save money, keep reading!
When did the Sea Doo have a DESS key?
The 1996 Sea-Doo models featured a more advanced electrical control system that included the DESS key, and this addition was a hit with consumers. In 2015, the claw-style key was introduced. This DESS key now also utilized RF, or radio frequency technology. This meant the key connected easier to the PWC.
How are Sea-Doo keys attached to the boat?
Sea-Doo keys are attached to brightly-colored lanyards with a claw-style key on one end, and a clip on the other one. The claw-style key attaches the round DESS post found on the Sea-Doo. The DESS post is the key’s ignition. The clip is then attached to the rider, for example, on a life jacket.