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Subject:Re: sticky accelerator pedal...
From:George Goff
Date:Fri, 5 Dec 2003 07:00:46 EST

In a message dated 12/4/03 11:47:27 PM, wes@CS.UCHICAGO.EDU writes:

<< Can I lubricate something to fix this problem? >>

Disconnect the throttle cable at the throttle.  If the throttle plate moves
freely, then it is probably time for a new cable.  From what I have seen, the
plastic sheathing on the wire rope eventually wears out then bunches up inside
the outer jacket of the cable assembly.  This can cause all sorts of throttle
response weirdness.

George