Throttle Cable

[Malcolm]

Hi. Does anyone know how to adjust or replace the throttle cable on a 2.2HDI 2002 C5. This looks like a short cable that because it's a drive by wire system goes between the pedal and a potentiometer. I have a Haynes manual for the C5 but it doesn't cover the 2.2. Malcolm

[Guest Allan's-C5]

Malc

 

The Haynes manual is not far off the the mark albeit for the 2.0 litre, I have just done mine and it has made a lot of difference to the acceleration. See

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/C5-L/message/18536

 

Regards

Allan

[Randombloke]

Malc

 

The Haynes manual is not far off the the mark albeit for the 2.0 litre, I have just done mine and it has made a lot of difference to the acceleration. See

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/C5-L/message/18536

 

 

I'd agree with Allan, but would add that there is a French manual that covers the 2.2, IME worth buying, and that the pot is in the same place as the 2.0, and the adjustment can be visually checked without having to disassemble things, if you have someone to help with taking the pedal to the floor whilst you observe in the engine bay.

 

Common problem with the 2.2, IME. It's still a pain to adjust.

[Malcolm]

I'd agree with Allan, but would add that there is a French manual that covers the 2.2, IME worth buying, and that the pot is in the same place as the 2.0, and the adjustment can be visually checked without having to disassemble things, if you have someone to help with taking the pedal to the floor whilst you observe in the engine bay.

 

Common problem with the 2.2, IME. It's still a pain to adjust.

[Malcolm]

I'd agree with Allan, but would add that there is a French manual that covers the 2.2, IME worth buying, and that the pot is in the same place as the 2.0, and the adjustment can be visually checked without having to disassemble things, if you have someone to help with taking the pedal to the floor whilst you observe in the engine bay.

 

Common problem with the 2.2, IME. It's still a pain to adjust.

Thanks Allan and Random Bloke. Job done. I even managed to get to the adjuster without removing any of the electrics. A tad tight mind you but worth it as the entire job only took 15 minutes. Thanks also to the brick that held down the throttle pedal so I could see how much adjustment was required. Malcolm