Accelerator Cable?

[red_baron]

Hi all... I bought a 2001 Xsara 1.6 16v in July. Since I bought the car, the accelerator pedal has become "notchy". I disconnected the throttle cable a couple of months ago and lubricated it which seemed to help and make the actuation more fluid - since then its got gradually worse again.

 

On a couple of occasions when I've been tanking it with my foot almost on the floor, the accelerator pedal has stuck on the floor (momentarily) and the engine hits the rev-limiter for about 2-3 seconds.

 

With the cable disconnected, the pedal is smooth to operate, but the moulding that the cable fits into on the throttle body is a bit notchy to turn too. There's also a bit of resistance in the cable itself.

 

Should I get myself a new cable, or does it sound a bit more serious?

 

Cheers,

Ian

[kfk]

Cheapest option is to replace the throttle cable and then reasses it ......you would be suprised how much a new throttle cable can improve things.