sticky throttle. cables maybe??
05-23-2005, 08:37 PM
#1
sticky throttle. cables maybe??
i have to sometimes step pretty hard to make the gas pedal move and its even worse like after a race. do i need to change out the throttle cables or something or what?
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*off topic but, its time for me to drain the radiator, there any how to's?*
05-23-2005, 09:02 PM
#3
Make sure the cable doesn't have any obstructions
http://www.motorvate.ca/mvp.php/502
Originally Posted by g4nismo
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05-23-2005, 09:33 PM
#4
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this is starting to happen to me, especially after more than a half hour of driving. Seems that right after getting off the gas for a minute (stoplight) my cables, or even my throttle body is sticking. so much so that i have to jam on the gas and jerk forward.
I've tried cleaning the throttle body to no avail, seems that my cables are fine but my TB is sticking somewhere (I can move cables freely, but when i move the TB open and closed it sticks at the begining of opening)
I've tried cleaning the throttle body to no avail, seems that my cables are fine but my TB is sticking somewhere (I can move cables freely, but when i move the TB open and closed it sticks at the begining of opening)
05-24-2005, 09:58 AM
#5
This is a common problem with an easy fix. It is usually not the cable. A good cleaning of the throttle body opening may fix this, but likely the throttle plate is snapping back shut past the center position. It is a very tight fit in the opening, and I have not figured out why it deteriorates to this condition. But here is the fix:
Make sure the engine is at operating temperature. This will insure that the fast idle portion of the warm-up cycle has been completed.
Locate the small screw/locknut assembly on the LH side of the throtle body.
With the air intake duct removed, manually open the throttle over half way and let it snap back, You will probably notice the throttle plate will stick closed, despite slack in the cable.
Loosen the locknut and carefully adjust the screw in until it just contacts the throttle stop.
Continue checking the return of the throttle as before until you create just enough stop to prevent the plate from sticking. Any more than this and your idle airflow will be affected.
Tighten the locknut. Recheck for sticking condition. Finish.
Make sure the engine is at operating temperature. This will insure that the fast idle portion of the warm-up cycle has been completed.
Locate the small screw/locknut assembly on the LH side of the throtle body.
With the air intake duct removed, manually open the throttle over half way and let it snap back, You will probably notice the throttle plate will stick closed, despite slack in the cable.
Loosen the locknut and carefully adjust the screw in until it just contacts the throttle stop.
Continue checking the return of the throttle as before until you create just enough stop to prevent the plate from sticking. Any more than this and your idle airflow will be affected.
Tighten the locknut. Recheck for sticking condition. Finish.
05-25-2005, 12:47 PM
#8
Originally Posted by oldngivout
This is a common problem with an easy fix. It is usually not the cable. A good cleaning of the throttle body opening may fix this, but likely the throttle plate is snapping back shut past the center position. It is a very tight fit in the opening, and I have not figured out why it deteriorates to this condition. But here is the fix:
Make sure the engine is at operating temperature. This will insure that the fast idle portion of the warm-up cycle has been completed.
Locate the small screw/locknut assembly on the LH side of the throtle body.
With the air intake duct removed, manually open the throttle over half way and let it snap back, You will probably notice the throttle plate will stick closed, despite slack in the cable.
Loosen the locknut and carefully adjust the screw in until it just contacts the throttle stop.
Continue checking the return of the throttle as before until you create just enough stop to prevent the plate from sticking. Any more than this and your idle airflow will be affected.
Tighten the locknut. Recheck for sticking condition. Finish.
Make sure the engine is at operating temperature. This will insure that the fast idle portion of the warm-up cycle has been completed.
Locate the small screw/locknut assembly on the LH side of the throtle body.
With the air intake duct removed, manually open the throttle over half way and let it snap back, You will probably notice the throttle plate will stick closed, despite slack in the cable.
Loosen the locknut and carefully adjust the screw in until it just contacts the throttle stop.
Continue checking the return of the throttle as before until you create just enough stop to prevent the plate from sticking. Any more than this and your idle airflow will be affected.
Tighten the locknut. Recheck for sticking condition. Finish.
Is this outlined in one of the service manuals?
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