Got a code today P1614 P000

[StanProff]

UPDATE:
I didn't get to update last night, We are home and the P1614 didn't show it's head again. The bike ran fine the last two days with no issues. The dealer is closed on monday and I will call them about the code tomorrow. Thanks for the info about the problem. I did feel like if it happened again that i could get it cleared and get home. I was still concerned and a little nervous every time I shut off for gas.


Does anyone know what this code is? check engine came on with it, throttle not responsive, fast idle, would die if i tried to pull out, finally it cleared and we got back on the road. My wife and I are still over 700 miles from Home. I drove another 70 miles after this happened but nervous all the way. we are at a motel for the night in Fort Smith Ark. spyder seems fine now but I am worried about tomorrow getting stranded somewhere. Anyone know what the P1614 code means?
thanks,

Stan Proffitt

 

[SpyderAnn01]

This came up yesterday here is the thread http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...-does-default-code-P1614-Mean&highlight=p1614

 

[pierrelogic]

P1614 ~ ECM

Throttle idle position failure on throttle release.

Check throttle mechanical adjustment.
Check idle stop for wear.
Ensure throttle plate is against throttle stop.
Check throttle angle at stop.
Perform THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR RESET in B.U.D.S. with throttle completely off

 

[NancysToy]

I understand your nervousness. Mine happened the first time on our 2,300 mile Maggie Valley trip, about 1,000 miles from home. It rebooted OK that time, and the few recurrances thereafter. I got less nervous as I went farther. In the end, I went nearly 3,000 miles before they replaced the throttle body and performed the Warranty Bulletin 2011-7 throttle body update. Yes, you could break down and be stranded, but the chances seem to be pretty good that shutting the Spyder off for a minute and then restarting will work. Several of us have completed pretty long trips with the same situation. As soon as you can, though, get to a dealer to perform the throttle body replacement and update. If your dealer is nice, he will order the throttle body up front after you call him and give him the P1614 code. Then you will only have the Spyder in the shop for a day.

 

[StanProff]

P1614 code : thanks for the replys. Hard not to be stressed

I will call the dealer tomorrow morning and give them this code info, It is a good dealer with good people (East Tennessee ATV). You know, when "the guys" are on a ride or extended trip, if something happens it just happens, sure it upsets us but it is what it is. When we are on an extended trip with the better half the stress level goes up X10 for our concern for them (safety etc. being stranded). I guess I am over reacting but I am sure you understand. thanks for the info and it does ease the stress somewhat. I hope to make 400 miles or so tomorrow and get home on Sunday evening to East Tennessee.

Stan

I understand your nervousness. Mine happened the first time on our 2,300 mile Maggie Valley trip, about 1,000 miles from home. It rebooted OK that time, and the few recurrances thereafter. I got less nervous as I went farther. In the end, I went nearly 3,000 miles before they replaced the throttle body and performed the Warranty Bulletin 2011-7 throttle body update. Yes, you could break down and be stranded, but the chances seem to be pretty good that shutting the Spyder off for a minute and then restarting will work. Several of us have completed pretty long trips with the same situation. As soon as you can, though, get to a dealer to perform the throttle body replacement and update. If your dealer is nice, he will order the throttle body up front after you call him and give him the P1614 code. Then you will only have the Spyder in the shop for a day.

 

[StanProff]

It's great to have support

Thank you guys so much for your responses to my problem with the P1614 code. I tell you, being on this trip with my wife knowing that if or when something like this happens I can get advise and support in a matter of minutes. I can't thank you all enough. We have had a great time on our 15 day vacation trip on the Spyder, over 3000 miles and counting. I have been giving the spyder High praises everywhere we go as people from all walks of life want to look at it and discuss the bike. I bet I have spent a number of Hours doing that, Almost every stop we make turns out with a discussion with a total stranger whose eyes light up just looking at the RT-S and the RT trailer. As they walk away many have thanked me for discussing it with them. I just hope that there are not many more bugs to work out on the spyder, I really, really enjoy the ride.
Again, thank everyone for your help and input.

Stan

 

[NancysToy]

.....You know, when "the guys" are on a ride or extended trip, if something happens it just happens, sure it upsets us but it is what it is. When we are on an extended trip with the better half the stress level goes up X10 for our concern for them (safety etc. being stranded).....

There is some substance in what you say. I have been riding for a long time, and I rode 60s Triumphs, so I have sure experienced breakdowns. It has never phased me. I do get more nervous when my wife is along, though. There is probably not a sound reason for that. She is very adaptable, and can think on her feet as quickly as I do. As long as there is some wiggle room on a credit card, we don't worry much. There is always a way to get home, even if it is by bus or rental car/truck. Even BMWs break down, and contingency plans are well known among touring BMW riders. As Alfred E. Neuman said so poetically, "What, Me worry?"

 

[ulflyer]

This technique worked for us:

The limp mode/P1614 showed up every morning for last seven days on my buddy's 2011 SE RT while we were on our trip, after it sat out all night and totally cooled down. With the elect clutch, when put into gear, it would make a horrible mechanical noise as if the gears were clashing. Keep a bit of rpm on it would run and not clatter, but on the one occasion we rode it, the motor died when the throttle was closed completely. Just shutting it off briefly and restarting didn't work for us.

Heres what worked for us:

Let it warm up thoroughly, giving it some throttle to help the water temps get up, then go away and eat breakfast. Come back and it started and ran fine all day. Something about the heat from the engine penetrating the critical parts seemed to do the trick.

Got back to Winston-Salem today, a local dealer, and they immediately checked it by computer and said, "yep, it needs a new throttle body, we'll order one and call when it gets here".

I talked to the Mech and he said of the 100 or so RT's they've sold, he's only had to do mine (about 3 weeks ago) and one other.

His RT has had the accuator update, as had mine, both done by diff dealers.

 

[Radthorne]

I talked to the Mech and he said of the 100 or so RT's they've sold, he's only had to do mine (about 3 weeks ago) and one other.

My throttle body replacement was the first my dealer had done, out of all the bikes they've sold. So even though it sometimes seems (from reading the forum here) that it's a pervasive problem, it would seem to just be a percentage. We be the lucky ones, lol!

 

[Bob Denman]

I've been riding mine with that code popping up for a bit over a month... oil change time it'll get some attention! :thumbup:

 

[Dudley]

Been having this issue for about a week or so now. Today I finally remembered to press the right buttons to get the code to show...P1614. Dealer has the TPS ordered, so will talk to them Monday about a throttle body.