Accelarator Stiff

[eoin27]

My pug's accelarator is getting very difficult to use. Its not sticking but it is becoming harder to push which makes for uncomfortable driving. The Pedal itself isnt the problem and neither is the module in the engine bay as they are both very free when disconnected from the cable. Im guessing it is the cable.

My question is-

Has anyone else had this problem?
Is it easy to fix?

Removing the cable seems pretty tough but then again so is everything.

[mjb]

I'd suggest a corroded cable, so it'll need replacing. Shouldn't be too difficult tbh. As a quick fix, disconnect the throttle body end, take the rubber boot off, hold it in the air and squirt loads of WD40 down there while working the cable

[Welly]

I've never heard anyone on here say about a stiff pedle

It sounds like the cable but it would be worth checking along the cable route as it is supposed to follow a nice curve using support brackets along its way. Maybe yours has dropped, touching something hot etc.

[jameslxdt]

my HDi had a very stiff throttle compared to the D8
i found this on pug306.net but never tried it

Just got myself a HDI, noticed throttle heavier than the 1.9 i had before.

I disconnected the cable and that was free and no binding, then i tried the rotating part on the electronic pieve that the cable moves. It is really heavy to twist.

I took the whole unit off, undid the two bolts that hold it together (safety torx, you'll know it when you see it), once separated, i got the 'spring' half. took the small circlip off and pulled it apart, there is a few small bits, but its not under much pressure so dont worry too much. just be safe, slow and in control.


Once apart you will see there are 2 springs inside, basically i took the smaller spring out and re-assembled with the larger spring still intact, reverse the procedure of fitting and go and feel how much better that pedal feels.

[eoin27]

Ya i'd say its the accelarator cable alright. I'll order up a new one there i'd say. Bought the haynes manual so ill have a go at fitting it myself.

I'd love to change my D9 HDi for a good D8 SRi Turbo........power

[mjb]

I'd love to change my D9 HDi for a good D8 SRi Turbo........power

If you've got cash for a few repairs, I know where there's one going cheap ;)

[teamster1975]

You could do a swap mjb

[pugsport]

Before you consider a DIY job, they do not make a cable to fit any specific model, it comes in a kit, you have to build the cable to fit your model. Plus it is a bitch to do as the routing is difficult to access in parts, I think it comes from the bulkhead and high into the suspension turret, you will need to raise the car quite high to route the cable. (For the SRI anyway, not sure if the same on other models).

[mjb]

(For the SRI anyway, not sure if the same on other models).

Nah it's fairly straightforward on the tubby, albeit a pain in the backside. Remember replacing the brake cable on a pushbike? Well it's abough as fiddly... :/