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Switch Pros Can-Am X3 Start Button Replacement

Switch Pros Can-Am X3 Start Button Replacement

Denny Reed

Replacing the start switch with the Switch-Pros is straightforward. With the OEM start button removed, you can use an electrical multimeter to test which plug terminal is always on. On...

Switch Pros Can-Am X3 Start Button Replacement

Denny Reed

Replacing the start switch with the Switch-Pros is straightforward. With the OEM start button removed, you can use an electrical multimeter to test which plug terminal is always on. On...

How to Install Switch Pros in a Can-Am X3

Denny Reed

A complete step-by-step install guide for the Switch Pros system in a Can-Am X3 — covering the mount, start button wiring, ground block, and PTT relay setup for radio intercoms....

How to Install Switch Pros in a Can-Am X3

Denny Reed

A complete step-by-step install guide for the Switch Pros system in a Can-Am X3 — covering the mount, start button wiring, ground block, and PTT relay setup for radio intercoms....

Ground Block Installation and Pinout for RCR

Ground Block Installation and Pinout for RCR

Denny Reed

Tools & materials - F-type ratcheting crimper with appropriate die and wire stop.- Crimp tool/die for multi-wire splice barrels; adhesive-lined heat shrink.- Adjustable wire stripper (with stop), heat gun, ruler/gauge,...

Ground Block Installation and Pinout for RCR

Denny Reed

Tools & materials - F-type ratcheting crimper with appropriate die and wire stop.- Crimp tool/die for multi-wire splice barrels; adhesive-lined heat shrink.- Adjustable wire stripper (with stop), heat gun, ruler/gauge,...

Ground Block Installation and Pinout for 9100

Ground Block Installation and Pinout for 9100

Denny Reed

Tools & materials F-type ratcheting crimper with appropriate die and wire stop.- Crimp tool/die for multi-wire splice barrels; adhesive-lined heat shrink.- Adjustable wire stripper (with stop), heat gun, ruler/gauge, thin...

Ground Block Installation and Pinout for 9100

Denny Reed

Tools & materials F-type ratcheting crimper with appropriate die and wire stop.- Crimp tool/die for multi-wire splice barrels; adhesive-lined heat shrink.- Adjustable wire stripper (with stop), heat gun, ruler/gauge, thin...

Switch Pros and Radio Intercom Support

Switch Pros and Radio Intercom Support

Denny Reed

For those of us looking to remove our physical push to talk buttons from our radio install. Look no further, we got you.

Switch Pros and Radio Intercom Support

Denny Reed

For those of us looking to remove our physical push to talk buttons from our radio install. Look no further, we got you.

Can-Am X3 Billet Door Handles: Replace Factory ...

Denny Reed

The Can-Am X3 ships from the factory with door straps — nylon webbing anchored at two points on each door. For a vehicle built to the performance standard of the...

Can-Am X3 Billet Door Handles: Replace Factory ...

Denny Reed

The Can-Am X3 ships from the factory with door straps — nylon webbing anchored at two points on each door. For a vehicle built to the performance standard of the...

Rockford Fosgate PMX-8 RAM Mount: Secure Audio ...

Denny Reed

The Rockford Fosgate PMX-8 is a compact marine-grade head unit built for powersports vehicles — waterproof controls, Bluetooth connectivity, and a footprint sized for UTV and off-road dash mounting. Getting...

Rockford Fosgate PMX-8 RAM Mount: Secure Audio ...

Denny Reed

The Rockford Fosgate PMX-8 is a compact marine-grade head unit built for powersports vehicles — waterproof controls, Bluetooth connectivity, and a footprint sized for UTV and off-road dash mounting. Getting...

Can-Am Maverick R Rugged Radio Setup: Clean Int...

Denny Reed

The Can-Am Maverick R's performance envelope — sustained high speeds, aggressive terrain, significant wind and exhaust noise — makes helmet-to-helmet intercom communication a functional necessity rather than a luxury accessory....

Can-Am Maverick R Rugged Radio Setup: Clean Int...

Denny Reed

The Can-Am Maverick R's performance envelope — sustained high speeds, aggressive terrain, significant wind and exhaust noise — makes helmet-to-helmet intercom communication a functional necessity rather than a luxury accessory....

Billet Aluminum vs. Plastic Can-Am X3 Accessori...

Denny Reed

The Can-Am X3 runs on a turbocharged engine mounted to a frame that transmits significant vibration to every component on it. At speed over rough terrain, that vibration cycles constantly....

Billet Aluminum vs. Plastic Can-Am X3 Accessori...

Denny Reed

The Can-Am X3 runs on a turbocharged engine mounted to a frame that transmits significant vibration to every component on it. At speed over rough terrain, that vibration cycles constantly....

2017 vs. 2021 vs. 2024 Can-Am X3: What Changed ...

Denny Reed

The Can-Am X3 has been in production since 2017. BRP has updated powertrain options, suspension geometry, and feature content across the run, but the fundamental dash architecture — the physical...

2017 vs. 2021 vs. 2024 Can-Am X3: What Changed ...

Denny Reed

The Can-Am X3 has been in production since 2017. BRP has updated powertrain options, suspension geometry, and feature content across the run, but the fundamental dash architecture — the physical...

Building a Can-Am Maverick R for Desert Racing:...

Denny Reed

Building a Can-Am Maverick R for Desert Racing: Electrical Accessory Priority List Desert racing a Can-Am Maverick R at events like King of the Hammers, Baja, or SCORE-sanctioned races demands...

Building a Can-Am Maverick R for Desert Racing:...

Denny Reed

Building a Can-Am Maverick R for Desert Racing: Electrical Accessory Priority List Desert racing a Can-Am Maverick R at events like King of the Hammers, Baja, or SCORE-sanctioned races demands...

Installing Switch Pros on a Can-Am Maverick R: ...

Denny Reed

Installing Switch Pros on a Can-Am Maverick R: Location, Load Planning, and Start Button Integration The Switch Pros SP-9100 and SP-RCR Force-12 install in the Can-Am Maverick R using the...

Installing Switch Pros on a Can-Am Maverick R: ...

Denny Reed

Installing Switch Pros on a Can-Am Maverick R: Location, Load Planning, and Start Button Integration The Switch Pros SP-9100 and SP-RCR Force-12 install in the Can-Am Maverick R using the...

Can-Am X3 Bus Bar and Ground Block: Why Your X3...

Denny Reed

A bus bar is a single terminal block that accepts multiple wire connections and provides a common electrical reference point — either positive or negative — for all devices connected...

Can-Am X3 Bus Bar and Ground Block: Why Your X3...

Denny Reed

A bus bar is a single terminal block that accepts multiple wire connections and provides a common electrical reference point — either positive or negative — for all devices connected...

Switch Pros SP-9100 App Programming Guide: Circ...

Denny Reed

The Switch Pros SP-9100 is programmed using the Switch Pros App (available free for iOS and Android) over Bluetooth. Without going through the app setup, all eight circuits default to...

Switch Pros SP-9100 App Programming Guide: Circ...

Denny Reed

The Switch Pros SP-9100 is programmed using the Switch Pros App (available free for iOS and Android) over Bluetooth. Without going through the app setup, all eight circuits default to...

Switch Pros SP-9100 Troubleshooting: Ignition K...

Denny Reed

The Switch Pros SP-9100 is a solid-state system with minimal moving parts, but installation errors cause the majority of post-install problems. This guide covers the five most common SP-9100 issues...

Switch Pros SP-9100 Troubleshooting: Ignition K...

Denny Reed

The Switch Pros SP-9100 is a solid-state system with minimal moving parts, but installation errors cause the majority of post-install problems. This guide covers the five most common SP-9100 issues...

Switch Pros SP-9100 Load Planning for Can-Am X3...

Denny Reed

Switch Pros SP-9100 Load Planning for Can-Am X3: Lights, Winch, Air Compressor, and Circuit Assignment The Switch Pros SP-9100 supports 125 amps total across eight circuits. Circuits 1–4 are limited...

Switch Pros SP-9100 Load Planning for Can-Am X3...

Denny Reed

Switch Pros SP-9100 Load Planning for Can-Am X3: Lights, Winch, Air Compressor, and Circuit Assignment The Switch Pros SP-9100 supports 125 amps total across eight circuits. Circuits 1–4 are limited...

Can-Am Maverick R Accessory and Electrical Buil...

Denny Reed

The Can-Am Maverick R launched in 2024 as BRP's highest-performance production UTV — 240 horsepower from a turbocharged 999cc three-cylinder engine, purpose-designed chassis, and a completely new dash architecture. Every...

Can-Am Maverick R Accessory and Electrical Buil...

Denny Reed

The Can-Am Maverick R launched in 2024 as BRP's highest-performance production UTV — 240 horsepower from a turbocharged 999cc three-cylinder engine, purpose-designed chassis, and a completely new dash architecture. Every...

Switch Pros SP-9100 Buyer's Guide: What to Know...

Denny Reed

Switch Pros SP-9100 Buyer's Guide: What to Know Before You Buy The Switch Pros SP-9100 is an eight-circuit programmable power distribution module for 12V off-road vehicles. Before you spend $700–$800...

Switch Pros SP-9100 Buyer's Guide: What to Know...

Denny Reed

Switch Pros SP-9100 Buyer's Guide: What to Know Before You Buy The Switch Pros SP-9100 is an eight-circuit programmable power distribution module for 12V off-road vehicles. Before you spend $700–$800...

Can-Am X3 Dashboard and Electrical Upgrade Guid...

Denny Reed

Can-Am X3 Dashboard and Electrical Upgrade Guide: What Fits, What Works, What Lasts (2017–2024) The Can-Am X3 has been in continuous production since 2017 with consistent dash architecture across all...

Can-Am X3 Dashboard and Electrical Upgrade Guid...

Denny Reed

Can-Am X3 Dashboard and Electrical Upgrade Guide: What Fits, What Works, What Lasts (2017–2024) The Can-Am X3 has been in continuous production since 2017 with consistent dash architecture across all...

Switch-Pros SP-9100 vs SPOD vs Auxbeam: Which U...

Denny Reed

If you're building out a Can-Am X3, Maverick R, or Polaris RZR and looking at switch panel options, you've probably run into three names: Switch-Pros, SPOD, and Auxbeam. All three...

Switch-Pros SP-9100 vs SPOD vs Auxbeam: Which U...

Denny Reed

If you're building out a Can-Am X3, Maverick R, or Polaris RZR and looking at switch panel options, you've probably run into three names: Switch-Pros, SPOD, and Auxbeam. All three...

Ditch the Relays: Why a Power Distribution Modu...

Denny Reed

If you've ever spent a trail day chasing an electrical fault — a light bar that stopped working, a compressor that quit, an intercom that went silent — you've met...

Ditch the Relays: Why a Power Distribution Modu...

Denny Reed

If you've ever spent a trail day chasing an electrical fault — a light bar that stopped working, a compressor that quit, an intercom that went silent — you've met...

Can-Am X3 vs Maverick R: What's Different When It Comes to Accessories?

Can-Am X3 vs Maverick R: What's Different When ...

Denny Reed

The Can-Am Maverick R is a completely different platform from the X3. If you're upgrading or building both, here's what changes for accessories, mounts, and Switch-Pro setups.

Can-Am X3 vs Maverick R: What's Different When ...

Denny Reed

The Can-Am Maverick R is a completely different platform from the X3. If you're upgrading or building both, here's what changes for accessories, mounts, and Switch-Pro setups.

The Complete Switch Pros Setup for Your Can-Am X3

The Complete Switch Pros Setup for Your Can-Am X3

Denny Reed

A Switch Pros system is only as good as the installation around it. Here's everything you need for a complete, professional Switch Pros setup in your Can-Am X3 — from...

The Complete Switch Pros Setup for Your Can-Am X3

Denny Reed

A Switch Pros system is only as good as the installation around it. Here's everything you need for a complete, professional Switch Pros setup in your Can-Am X3 — from...

Why Your Can-Am X3 Has Electrical Gremlins (And How to Fix Them for Good)

Why Your Can-Am X3 Has Electrical Gremlins (And...

Denny Reed

Intermittent electrical problems on your Can-Am X3 are almost always a grounding issue. Here's why chassis grounds fail in off-road builds and how a centralized ground block fixes it permanently.

Why Your Can-Am X3 Has Electrical Gremlins (And...

Denny Reed

Intermittent electrical problems on your Can-Am X3 are almost always a grounding issue. Here's why chassis grounds fail in off-road builds and how a centralized ground block fixes it permanently.

Switch Pros 9100 vs RCR: Which One Do You Actually Need?

Switch Pros 9100 vs RCR: Which One Do You Actua...

Denny Reed

The Switch-Pros 9100 and RCR are both excellent power distribution systems — but they’re built for different builds. Here’s how to choose the right one for your UTV.

Switch Pros 9100 vs RCR: Which One Do You Actua...

Denny Reed

The Switch-Pros 9100 and RCR are both excellent power distribution systems — but they’re built for different builds. Here’s how to choose the right one for your UTV.

Switch-Pros 9100 Ground Block: What It Is and Why You Need One

Switch-Pros 9100 Ground Block: What It Is and W...

Denny Reed

A dedicated ground block is essential for any serious Switch-Pros 9100 build. Here's why it matters and how to wire it right.

Switch-Pros 9100 Ground Block: What It Is and W...

Denny Reed

A dedicated ground block is essential for any serious Switch-Pros 9100 build. Here's why it matters and how to wire it right.

Switch-Pros RCR Ground Block: What It Is and Why You Need One

Switch-Pros RCR Ground Block: What It Is and Wh...

Denny Reed

A dedicated ground block is essential for any serious Switch-Pros RCR build. Here's why it matters and how to wire it right.

Switch-Pros RCR Ground Block: What It Is and Wh...

Denny Reed

A dedicated ground block is essential for any serious Switch-Pros RCR build. Here's why it matters and how to wire it right.

Can-Am DESS block off plug installed in X3 and Maverick R console by Reed Made Speed

What is a DESS Plug and Why Does Your Can-Am Ne...

Denny Reed

If you've upgraded your Can-Am X3 or Maverick R with a Switch-Pros system or relocated the factory DESS (Digitally Encoded Security System) key module, you're left with an empty hole...

What is a DESS Plug and Why Does Your Can-Am Ne...

Denny Reed

If you've upgraded your Can-Am X3 or Maverick R with a Switch-Pros system or relocated the factory DESS (Digitally Encoded Security System) key module, you're left with an empty hole...

Can-Am Maverick R Accessories: The Ultimate Upgrade Guide

Can-Am Maverick R Accessories: The Ultimate Upg...

Denny Reed

The Can-Am Maverick R is one of the most capable UTVs ever built — a turbocharged, long-travel machine that demands accessories built to the same standard. At Reed Made Speed,...

Can-Am Maverick R Accessories: The Ultimate Upg...

Denny Reed

The Can-Am Maverick R is one of the most capable UTVs ever built — a turbocharged, long-travel machine that demands accessories built to the same standard. At Reed Made Speed,...

Can-Am X3 Switch Pros Mount: Why the Right Mount Makes or Breaks Your Install

Can-Am X3 Switch Pros Mount: Why the Right Moun...

Denny Reed

The Switch Pros 9100 and RCR are serious pieces of electrical hardware. But even the best switch panel is only as good as where it lives in your dash. A...

Can-Am X3 Switch Pros Mount: Why the Right Moun...

Denny Reed

The Switch Pros 9100 and RCR are serious pieces of electrical hardware. But even the best switch panel is only as good as where it lives in your dash. A...

Top 7 Benefits of Switch Pros 9100; Why It’s Worth the Upgrade

Top 7 Benefits of Switch Pros 9100; Why It’s Wo...

Denny Reed

Step into almost any off-road garage, and you'll hear the same sigh: "My wiring is a mess." Lights, compressors, radios — every new gadget creates another relay, another fuse, another...

Top 7 Benefits of Switch Pros 9100; Why It’s Wo...

Denny Reed

Step into almost any off-road garage, and you'll hear the same sigh: "My wiring is a mess." Lights, compressors, radios — every new gadget creates another relay, another fuse, another...

Can-Am Maverick R Switch Pros Mount: The Cleanest Install on the Market

Can-Am Maverick R Switch Pros Mount: The Cleane...

Denny Reed

The Can-Am Maverick R Switch Pros mount pops directly into the factory dash opening — no drilling, no fabrication. CNC-machined from 6061-T6 billet aluminum. Here's why that matters compared to...

Can-Am Maverick R Switch Pros Mount: The Cleane...

Denny Reed

The Can-Am Maverick R Switch Pros mount pops directly into the factory dash opening — no drilling, no fabrication. CNC-machined from 6061-T6 billet aluminum. Here's why that matters compared to...

Switch-Pros Ground Block Now Available

Garrett Reed

The Switch-Pros Ground Block is now available for both the 9100 and RCR — and it shipped the way we designed it from the start: as a complete, configured kit...

Switch-Pros Ground Block Now Available

Garrett Reed

The Switch-Pros Ground Block is now available for both the 9100 and RCR — and it shipped the way we designed it from the start: as a complete, configured kit...

Billet aluminum Rugged Radio cover with Can-Am logo by Reed Made Speed

Billet Aluminum Rugged Radio Cover: Why It Beat...

Denny Reed

Our billet Rugged Radio cover ships with replacement hardware that controls magnet depth, seals the O-ring consistently, prevents lateral sliding, and forces pull-off removal. The plastic cover's mounting bolts space...

Billet Aluminum Rugged Radio Cover: Why It Beat...

Denny Reed

Our billet Rugged Radio cover ships with replacement hardware that controls magnet depth, seals the O-ring consistently, prevents lateral sliding, and forces pull-off removal. The plastic cover's mounting bolts space...

New: Can-Am Maverick R Switch Pros Mounts Are Here

New: Can-Am Maverick R Switch Pros Mounts Are Here

Garrett Reed

Reed Made Speed now offers Switch Pros mounts for the Can-Am Maverick R in both 8-channel 9100 and 12-channel RCR configurations. CNC-machined from 6061-T6 billet aluminum, made in the USA.

New: Can-Am Maverick R Switch Pros Mounts Are Here

Garrett Reed

Reed Made Speed now offers Switch Pros mounts for the Can-Am Maverick R in both 8-channel 9100 and 12-channel RCR configurations. CNC-machined from 6061-T6 billet aluminum, made in the USA.