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11-30-2007, 12:37 AM
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Help! :[
I just drove my 6spd CL today and the gas pedal does not feel smooth like it did before. It feels like theres like a click RIGHT before i press it hard and harder. I dont know how to explain it, but every time i press the gas pedal i feel something. It gets smoother after, but happens again when i shift. It only happens RIGHT when i press the gas pedal. Anyone had this before or know what im talking about... Im really sorry for not clearly explaining... 
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Originally Posted by adlx21
I just drove my 6spd CL today and the gas pedal does not feel smooth like it did before. It feels like theres like a click RIGHT before i press it hard and harder. I dont know how to explain it, but every time i press the gas pedal i feel something. It gets smoother after, but happens again when i shift. It only happens RIGHT when i press the gas pedal. Anyone had this before or know what im talking about... Im really sorry for not clearly explaining...
What you are experiencing is the throttle cable binding. It probably needs to be replaced. I have the same problem. I was thinking of replacing it, but never got around to do it. Guess I better order one.....
11-30-2007, 02:25 AM
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do you know how much $$$ that will cost and if any average mechanic can spot this problem out? and also if it is this case, without replacing it will it do more and more damage to other significant parts?
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Originally Posted by fuzzy02CLS
Na, it's likely some carbon buildup on the TB plate causing it to stick. Take your intake tube off open the TB & spray some carb cleaner in there & wipe the plate down.
Also lube the TB cable at the TB end.
Report back if that doesn't work.
Also lube the TB cable at the TB end.
Report back if that doesn't work.
I have had problems later down the road when using carb cleaner. I konw that it will clean the throttle body but.... it eats up the seals. I have had to replace my IACV because of that.
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12-21-2007, 09:56 PM
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woops. been away on vacation.. but yeah.. does anyone know what this is called? id like to go to a mechanic soon and id like to give him a clear explanation of what my problem is. does anybody else have any suggestion on what this may be? any info would be great. thanks!
12-21-2007, 11:25 PM
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Just describe the symptoms and tell him you think you need your Throttle Body plate cleaned with TB cleaner and your throttle cable and cable end/tb connector lubed. He will understand.
12-21-2007, 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by adlx21
woops. been away on vacation.. but yeah.. does anyone know what this is called? id like to go to a mechanic soon and id like to give him a clear explanation of what my problem is. does anybody else have any suggestion on what this may be? any info would be great. thanks!
A couple of throttle body cleaners I have used in the past on family and friend's vehicles before are: Sea Foam-Deep Creep and Valvoline Syn Power- Carb, Choke & Throttle Body Cleaner