Throttle Problem

[tonynorwood]

I have a 2012 Spyder RT. Don't drive it very much (I'm told I don't drive it enough), and have only 11200 miles on it. Most of those miles are local. Been out on the interstate highway several times, in 200 or miles at a time, a couple of years ago, but not long drives lately. Went to Walmart the other night. When I got ready to leave, the Spyder started okay, but would only idle at 1100 rpm in stead of the normal 1400 rpm. When I tried to give it throttle, it would not respond. I turned the key off and waited several minutes (several time), but still, could not get the throttle to respond. As it was Tuesday night, the local CAN-AM dealer was closed, so I had it trucked to my house. Was able to get a code this morning - P-1614 (Throttle idle position failure on throttle release). Has anybody had this problem? Is there anything I can do? Can it be reset, or will the dealer charge me an arm and a leg to solve the problem? Have any idea how much you think the dealer will charge me? I'd appreciate any suggestions/opinions.

[SpyderAnn01]

P1614 is pretty common on the Vtwin.

[Chupaca]

I believe yours still has the cable operated throttle. You could pull some panels and check to see that the mechanism is working and the sensor is hooked up. If the return is not functioning this issue will come up. If not you are doomed to a dealer visit and hopefully just a minor part failure...

[quasi]

I believe yours still has the cable operated throttle. You could pull some panels and check to see that the mechanism is working and the sensor is hooked up. If the return is not functioning this issue will come up. If not you are doomed to a dealer visit and hopefully just a minor part failure...

2012 rt is tbw.

[youngers]

it has been a few months , have you fixed , or found the problem ? ( being you are in texas , any where is a long ride if I remember right ? )

[billybovine]

I believe yours still has the cable operated throttle. You could pull some panels and check to see that the mechanism is working and the sensor is hooked up. If the return is not functioning this issue will come up. If not you are doomed to a dealer visit and hopefully just a minor part failure...

No RT's are throttle by cable. No matter the year. Only GS/RS models from 2008 to 2012 are.

The OP needs to go to the dealer and he must follow the service bulletins for this issue and follow the instruction for repair that apply to the actual part number of the throttle body that he has. So the possible repair options are clean, recalibrate or replace.

[tonynorwood]

P1614 is pretty common on the Vtwin.

Thank you.

[tonynorwood]

No RT's are throttle by cable. No matter the year. Only GS/RS models from 2008 to 2012 are.

The OP needs to go to the dealer and he must follow the service bulletins for this issue and follow the instruction for repair that apply to the actual part number of the throttle body that he has. So the possible repair options are clean, recalibrate or replace.

Thank you very much for the info. Will have to take it to the dealer.

[tonynorwood]

it has been a few months , have you fixed , or found the problem ? ( being you are in texas , any where is a long ride if I remember right ? )

Thank you. Yes, in Texas anywhere is a long ride. The problem is, I have had this $30,000 bike for 5 year and I have been afraid to ride it "out of town" for fear it will get a "glitch" and there is nobody for miles that can work on it. That's why I only have 11,000 miles on it! This latest problem occurred when I went to Walmart the other night. Luckily I was only 2.5 miles from home. Had it trucked home, and now I will have to have it trucked to the dealer. It's sad, but I have been unhappy with my Spyder for 5 years. Guess it's time to put it up for sale, anybody want to buy a "slightly used" 2012 RT?

[tonynorwood]

No RT's are throttle by cable. No matter the year. Only GS/RS models from 2008 to 2012 are.

The OP needs to go to the dealer and he must follow the service bulletins for this issue and follow the instruction for repair that apply to the actual part number of the throttle body that he has. So the possible repair options are clean, recalibrate or replace.

Thank you very much.

[tonynorwood]

Thank you very much for the info. Will have to take it to the dealer.

Just got it out of the shop for code - P1614 - Dealer repair order states: Fault is caused by throttle body sticking. TST 27826 states with the ECM software installed throttle body can be cleaned instead of replaced. To clean the throttle body cost me $438.00.

I guess they are right when they say, if you can't afford to pay the maintenance, you can't afford the CAN-AM! So disappointed with the cost to maintain my CAN-AM (first and only bike).