Accelerator pedal..

[hardmonkeys]

Hi all,

Sometimes on the Puma, the accelerator pedal can have a little resistance, and need a slight blip to get it to move...it doesn't happen all the time, just on random occasions, it feels like it's rubbing against something...I've learnt to control it..but the missus has only just passed her test and is a little nervous about it....she doesn't want to be revving the arse off it lol

I've tried following the cable back and WD40ing the springy thing cable attaches too.
But it hasn't worked

Any ideas?
Warren

 

[zinc2000]

Clean the inside of the throttle body ( post on here somewhere) will cure the problem, and make your better half happy as well :grin:

 

[hardmonkeys]

Thanks..will search for that post!

Cheers

 

[yippeekiay]

yup, the throttle body internals get coked up around the closed position of the butterfly valve thus making it sticky.

Just take off the inlet pipe, open the valve and gently clean until all crud is removed and all should be good

 

[hardmonkeys]

Is wire wool ok to use?? It's not gonna damage the internals is it?

 

[yippeekiay]

yeah, should be fine if you can get to all the crud and don't drop any of the wool into the throttle body. Probably better than the small screwdriver I used actually but at least that couldn't fall in

You could take the throttle body off altogether and go to town on it k:

Have a look at how dirty it is then you can decide.

 

[hardmonkeys]

I'll post a pic, then you lot can decide lol..it does look caked up..and there is a sight lip where the butterfly sits..should it go any better when done...coz it's not exactly sluggish now

 

[hardmonkeys]

I'll post a pic, then you lot can decide lol..it does look caked up..and there is a sight lip where the butterfly sits..should it go any better when done...coz it's exactly sluggish now

It worked!! It feels a lot better. No sticky throttle...and it's a bit more responsive!

Thanks so much for your help and advice...I really do love the community feel it has here...it's the digital version of asking your mates to pop round and lend a hand!

Thanks again..

Warren

 

[Sweep]

Mine does this too, will have to have a go at this!

 

[hardmonkeys]

6.99 from Halfords mate

Cheap fix