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Old Jun 29, 2005 | 09:02 AM
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Throttle issue

If you guys have any suggestion before I get my baby under the wrench, let me know. So here's the deal.

While I'm driving, every once in a while when I let go the gas pedal, when I get back on it the pedal is freakin stiff like hell. I rev the car a few time opening the throttle a maybe 20% and then the pedal feels normal again. That can happen 3-4 times on a 30 minute drive. I've been experiencing that since it's cooking hot down here(if that makes a difference).
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Old Jun 29, 2005 | 09:06 AM
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Probably a minor kink in the throttle line. I guaranteed it'd be either in the engine bay (maybe if you've ever removed it there was occasion for it to be unintentionally bent severely) or where it sits along the firewall.

If not, you can make sure the motion on your throttle body is ok. There could be something sticking there, or the spring could have somehow bent.
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Old Jun 29, 2005 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by HobieKopek
If not, you can make sure the motion on your throttle body is ok. There could be something sticking there, or the spring could have somehow bent.
That is actually my main concerned... I cleaned the K&N recently and took the opportunity to clean the oil buildup in the TB, so I'm arfraid I might have moved something in the process. I haven't touched the Throttle cable since last year though when I move the plate a little further for a somewhat "better" throttle feel.
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Old Jun 29, 2005 | 10:03 AM
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Try putting more slack in the line by putting the plate back. I don't know if that'll help, but it only takes 30 seconds, so it's worth a shot.
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Old Jun 29, 2005 | 03:31 PM
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if it's stiff, moving that plate wouldnt help in my opinion...

maybe when you were cleaning the TB you touched something? try messing with it again to see if anything is loose or something.
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Old Jul 4, 2005 | 06:16 AM
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Allright... found my problem:

On the Driver side under the steering column there is a Duct for Heat/AC. That duct came loose and was leaning against my gas pedal
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Old Aug 1, 2005 | 06:14 PM
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that is hilarious
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Old Aug 1, 2005 | 07:20 PM
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here's your sign... lol

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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by datdjrobp
here's your sign... lol

Yep
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