The Yamaha Road Star Warrior Forum

had my bike to the dealer last week and they did the TPS recall. before that everything was fine. now i get the error #16 (sticky TPS). i'm really pissed because the dealer is 50mls away and i have to work alot this time so i can't just bring it back.

how can i fix that? what should i check?

I would suggest doing a sensor test in diagnosis to check the throttle angle only so no need to disconnect the Fuel Pump as instructed:http://www.rswarrior.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=49924

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DI 01 - THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR: TWIST THROTTLE, VALUE = : CLOSED =15 - 20, OPEN = 95 - 100

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I replaced my TPS about a year ago before the recall and it's not a difficult task if you follow the Yamaha shop manual. Here's a couple of threads:
http://www.rswarrior.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=43717&SearchTerms=TPS
http://www.rswarrior.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=56500&SearchTerms=tps

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The input female hex socket shaft of the TPS must be put onto the throttle shaft properly else you can't achieve the proper ohm setting at full close []
Think of the TPS as a spring loaded variable resistor. It operates in a CCW direction when viewed from the shaft side and is under slight preload when assembled to the throttle body.

I don't know if it's possible to install it with more preload and still achieve full throttle. As i recall there is also a caution note in the manual regarding an o-ring from the old TPS remaining in the throttle body cavity.

Good Luck

Hi Timo, did you already know that Error 16 can be TPS sticking, but Error 16 can also be a faulty intake air presure sensor pipe system (a hose is detached or clogged).

Second:
Complain directly to Star/Yamaha and make the Dealer trailer your bike to and from? No matter what Timo, it SUCKS. The fact is, if you are pressed for time and inexperienced with the task, it'll take you a long time to do the work. It might be better to take it back and keep the warranty on the recall work. If you change it yourself maybe there's no warranty, I don't know.