Sticky Accelerator Pedal

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Mar 7, 2012 | 06:26 PM

TimMcLeod

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Sticky Accelerator Pedal

Hi,
I've just bought an '88 GTA. The first thing I've noticed is that the accelerator pedal sticks for the last few mm when I lift. It eventually releases (after a few seconds) but it does mean that when I'm braking to stop the engine over revs.

My initial thought was that there must be a release spring that may need replacing but there doesn't seem to be one.

Has anyone else had this problem? If so... HOW THE HELL DO I FIX IT!?

Tim

Mar 7, 2012 | 07:51 PM

eseibel67

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From: Kitchener, ON

Car: 1988 GTA

Engine: LB9

Transmission: T5

Axle/Gears: 3.45

Re: Sticky Accelerator Pedal

Declip the throttle cable at the TB and feel both for smoothness to determine if the pedal and cable are free.

Mar 19, 2014 | 04:38 PM

TimMcLeod

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Re: Sticky Accelerator Pedal

Thanks but no need... turns out that part of the dash was pushing on the pedal arm. Simple!

Mar 19, 2014 | 05:29 PM

miamivice

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Re: Sticky Accelerator Pedal

Glad you figured it out!

Mar 20, 2014 | 01:29 AM

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Re: Sticky Accelerator Pedal

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Originally Posted by TimMcLeod

Thanks but no need... turns out that part of the dash was pushing on the pedal arm. Simple!

More embarrassing things have happened, one time I thought my gas pedal was sticking at a certain throttle position. I looked over the pedal, cable and linkage, turns out that the top of the pedal was just catching a ridge on my shoe.