05 Sticky Accelerator - LotusTalk

buzzy · 06-21-2007, 08:07 AM

When I've been holding a constant speed for a few minutes and lift my foot off the pedal to decelerate, the pedal sticks a tiny bit.

Do I get the dealer to look at it (they won't be able to tell) or lube it myself with something?

xtn · 06-21-2007, 08:20 AM

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xtn

ChrisB · 06-21-2007, 08:48 AM

I had mine replaced under warranty. I didn't even know the cable was binding. Apparently it was getting progressively worse over time and I didn't realize it. I had it in for scheduled service and Don noticed it immediately and later replaced it (a big job). After I got the car back it took me a couple days to get used to it, the difference was so great. It seemed like there was no resistance at all when pressing on the pedal.

CalBears92 · 06-21-2007, 08:49 AM

Buz

when I got my car, the gas pedal was very stiff. in fact, i generally stop 2/3 or the way through because it was so stiff at that point.

i lived with this for 3 months before realizing this was not normal -- dealer replaced it. At that time, I was told that the throttle cable can't be lubed. You'll have to bring it in to have it replaced.

LARRY · 06-21-2007, 08:55 AM

Thank God it's a throttle CABLE.

BMJM100 · 08-08-2007, 11:50 AM

OK, so my 05 throttle cable has been sticking more & more lately. Is this a dealer fix and known a problem??

Bruce

06-21-2007, 08:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
buzzy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Moon Posts: 879 Images: 10	05 Sticky Accelerator When I've been holding a constant speed for a few minutes and lift my foot off the pedal to decelerate, the pedal sticks a tiny bit. Do I get the dealer to look at it (they won't be able to tell) or lube it myself with something?

06-21-2007, 08:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
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06-21-2007, 08:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 17,150	Thank God it's a throttle CABLE. __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise. Stage II Exhaust. 2007 ProBax seats. "We know they're magical and worth every minute we spend on them. The whole Lotus owners' world is like a secret handshake among people who understand that." (R&T)

08-08-2007, 11:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
BMJM100 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Worcester, Ma. Posts: 400	05 Sticky Accelerator OK, so my 05 throttle cable has been sticking more & more lately. Is this a dealer fix and known a problem?? Bruce

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06-21-2007, 08:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
ChrisB I'm Lovin' It! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 3,968 Images: 1	I had mine replaced under warranty. I didn't even know the cable was binding. Apparently it was getting progressively worse over time and I didn't realize it. I had it in for scheduled service and Don noticed it immediately and later replaced it (a big job). After I got the car back it took me a couple days to get used to it, the difference was so great. It seemed like there was no resistance at all when pressing on the pedal.

06-21-2007, 08:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
CalBears92 Monkey Tuned! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 503 Images: 3	Buz when I got my car, the gas pedal was very stiff. in fact, i generally stop 2/3 or the way through because it was so stiff at that point. i lived with this for 3 months before realizing this was not normal -- dealer replaced it. At that time, I was told that the throttle cable can't be lubed. You'll have to bring it in to have it replaced.

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