Location: Virginia
Posts: 60
My VIN: 6989
Today, I noticed my accelerator wouldn't depress until after a few minutes when I started her up. However, the pedal is much lower to the floor and it's a pain getting the car to drive up to speed. I turned around, and parked her at home. Could this be the throttle linkage? I should add it's 21 degrees outside. Thank you guys!!
Location: Northern NJ
Posts: 8,819
My VIN: 10757 1st place Concourse 1998
Even if the throttle recall has been done you must redo it by forcing anti-freeze into the throttle cable. Water probably got into it and froze. Refer to RA-0002 and SC-01-1/82. You should also disassemble. clean, lubricate, and reassemble the throttle spool. It can be very dangerous to drive the car if you do not have full control of the throttle.Originally Posted by Fluxn83
David Teitelbaum
Location: Northern Michigan
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I did this once and actually bent my gas pedal because the cable was frozen. You can pull the gas pedal up to bend it back into the correct height.
Patrick C.
VIN 1880
Location: Virginia
Posts: 60
My VIN: 6989
You guys are awesome, thanks!
Location: San Francisco Bay Area, Calif.
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A+ grade for a complete problem description on this posting.
March '81, 5-speed, black interior
Location: Northern NJ
Posts: 8,819
My VIN: 10757 1st place Concourse 1998
Yes, the 21 degrees made the diagnosis much easier!
David Teitelbaum
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