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revs really high between shifts/delay on gas pedal release
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 8:56 pm
by LisaandTed
Recently my gas pedal seems to have a delay in the release. I push in the pedal and it takes a few extra seconds to get back to its original position. I tightened up the cable which didnt really help. Has anyone come across this problem/have a solution?
Re: revs really high between shifts/delay on gas pedal release
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 9:01 pm
by jessef
Did it just start happening when it got cold out ?
Re: revs really high between shifts/delay on gas pedal release
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 9:06 pm
by LisaandTed
yup.
i was thinking it could be the housing contracting with the cold, but not sure
Re: revs really high between shifts/delay on gas pedal release
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 9:54 pm
by thedjjack
bad cable?
Try to rev the motor from the injector pump (I assume it is a diesel (it should not have a gas pedal
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If the motor revs fine from the injector pump. bad throttle cable or needs lube or has water in it.
keep us posted
Re: revs really high between shifts/delay on gas pedal release
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 9:55 pm
by thedjjack
also cable needs some play
Re: revs really high between shifts/delay on gas pedal release
Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2010 9:08 pm
by LisaandTed
the problem is intermittent. when i rev it manuually it is fine. the cable releases slowly. probably build up/water in the housing.
Re: revs really high between shifts/delay on gas pedal release
Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2010 9:08 pm
by LisaandTed
how do you lube it?
Re: revs really high between shifts/delay on gas pedal release
Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2010 9:34 pm
by thedjjack
take the cable out and run oil and graphite down it.
Personally I would replace it if you can get new. It is an important cable and maybe a sign of failure.