01 Accord, Sticky Throttle
I know it sounds more like an outboard motor question, but it's not. The
gas pedal is sticky from the get go, so if I start from a dead stop there's no smooth way to do it - the car "jumps". Does anyone know what I should lube or WD40? It's a V6 and I'd appreciate some suggestions before I start spraying everything w/ WD-40. Thanks, -Sam |
Re: 01 Accord, Sticky Throttle
"Developer Relations" <developer@bowstreet.com> wrote in message news:10i7h9uc0olkq65@news.supernews.com... > I know it sounds more like an outboard motor question, but it's not. The > gas pedal is sticky from the get go, so if I start from a dead stop there's > no smooth way to do it - the car "jumps". Does anyone know what I should > lube or WD40? It's a V6 and I'd appreciate some suggestions before I start > spraying everything w/ WD-40. The throttle linkage on the engine, would be the place to start. -- Brian http://www.cakesbydarlene.ca http://www.accesswave.ca/~orion |
Re: 01 Accord, Sticky Throttle
"Developer Relations" <developer@bowstreet.com> wrote in message news:10i7h9uc0olkq65@news.supernews.com... > I know it sounds more like an outboard motor question, but it's not. The > gas pedal is sticky from the get go, so if I start from a dead stop there's > no smooth way to do it - the car "jumps". Does anyone know what I should > lube or WD40? It's a V6 and I'd appreciate some suggestions before I start > spraying everything w/ WD-40. The throttle linkage on the engine, would be the place to start. -- Brian http://www.cakesbydarlene.ca http://www.accesswave.ca/~orion |
Re: 01 Accord, Sticky Throttle
"Developer Relations" <developer@bowstreet.com> wrote in message news:10i7h9uc0olkq65@news.supernews.com... > I know it sounds more like an outboard motor question, but it's not. The > gas pedal is sticky from the get go, so if I start from a dead stop there's > no smooth way to do it - the car "jumps". Does anyone know what I should > lube or WD40? It's a V6 and I'd appreciate some suggestions before I start > spraying everything w/ WD-40. > > Thanks, > -Sam > First, read the label of the can of WD-40 and put it back on the shelf. Next, get yourself a can of throttle body cleaner and try flushing the gunk out of the TB. I've never done this on my Honda ('03) but I've done it to my Nissan, Dodge Durango, Volvo s70, VW Cabrio, and a few others. Basically you need you remove the intake hose to gain access to the TB, then with the car running, spray liberal amounts of cleaner into the TB. Move the butterfly to get in there good. For the really hard to get gunk, use a rag soaked in cleaner or a toothbrush, preferably an old one. Try a google search for "clean throttle body" and you may find some photo's. Josh |
Re: 01 Accord, Sticky Throttle
"Developer Relations" <developer@bowstreet.com> wrote in message news:10i7h9uc0olkq65@news.supernews.com... > I know it sounds more like an outboard motor question, but it's not. The > gas pedal is sticky from the get go, so if I start from a dead stop there's > no smooth way to do it - the car "jumps". Does anyone know what I should > lube or WD40? It's a V6 and I'd appreciate some suggestions before I start > spraying everything w/ WD-40. > > Thanks, > -Sam > First, read the label of the can of WD-40 and put it back on the shelf. Next, get yourself a can of throttle body cleaner and try flushing the gunk out of the TB. I've never done this on my Honda ('03) but I've done it to my Nissan, Dodge Durango, Volvo s70, VW Cabrio, and a few others. Basically you need you remove the intake hose to gain access to the TB, then with the car running, spray liberal amounts of cleaner into the TB. Move the butterfly to get in there good. For the really hard to get gunk, use a rag soaked in cleaner or a toothbrush, preferably an old one. Try a google search for "clean throttle body" and you may find some photo's. Josh |
Re: 01 Accord, Sticky Throttle
Brian/Josh:
Thanks for the tips on the Throttle Body approach. I'll play this weekend and let you know how I make out. -S "Josh" <SPAMjdunning@cadd-tech.com> wrote in message news:VSPUc.4879$FV3.4795@newssvr17.news.prodigy.co m... > > "Developer Relations" <developer@bowstreet.com> wrote in message > news:10i7h9uc0olkq65@news.supernews.com... > > I know it sounds more like an outboard motor question, but it's not. The > > gas pedal is sticky from the get go, so if I start from a dead stop > there's > > no smooth way to do it - the car "jumps". Does anyone know what I should > > lube or WD40? It's a V6 and I'd appreciate some suggestions before I start > > spraying everything w/ WD-40. > > > > Thanks, > > -Sam > > > > First, read the label of the can of WD-40 and put it back on the shelf. > > Next, get yourself a can of throttle body cleaner and try flushing the gunk > out of the TB. I've never done this on my Honda ('03) but I've done it to my > Nissan, Dodge Durango, Volvo s70, VW Cabrio, and a few others. Basically you > need you remove the intake hose to gain access to the TB, then with the car > running, spray liberal amounts of cleaner into the TB. Move the butterfly to > get in there good. For the really hard to get gunk, use a rag soaked in > cleaner or a toothbrush, preferably an old one. > > Try a google search for "clean throttle body" and you may find some photo's. > > Josh > > |
Re: 01 Accord, Sticky Throttle
Brian/Josh:
Thanks for the tips on the Throttle Body approach. I'll play this weekend and let you know how I make out. -S "Josh" <SPAMjdunning@cadd-tech.com> wrote in message news:VSPUc.4879$FV3.4795@newssvr17.news.prodigy.co m... > > "Developer Relations" <developer@bowstreet.com> wrote in message > news:10i7h9uc0olkq65@news.supernews.com... > > I know it sounds more like an outboard motor question, but it's not. The > > gas pedal is sticky from the get go, so if I start from a dead stop > there's > > no smooth way to do it - the car "jumps". Does anyone know what I should > > lube or WD40? It's a V6 and I'd appreciate some suggestions before I start > > spraying everything w/ WD-40. > > > > Thanks, > > -Sam > > > > First, read the label of the can of WD-40 and put it back on the shelf. > > Next, get yourself a can of throttle body cleaner and try flushing the gunk > out of the TB. I've never done this on my Honda ('03) but I've done it to my > Nissan, Dodge Durango, Volvo s70, VW Cabrio, and a few others. Basically you > need you remove the intake hose to gain access to the TB, then with the car > running, spray liberal amounts of cleaner into the TB. Move the butterfly to > get in there good. For the really hard to get gunk, use a rag soaked in > cleaner or a toothbrush, preferably an old one. > > Try a google search for "clean throttle body" and you may find some photo's. > > Josh > > |
Re: 01 Accord, Sticky Throttle
All,
I think all have missed the key point here when Sam says, "The gas pedal is sticky from the GET GO, ..." I also own a 2001 Honda Accord with a V-6 and I've had the same problem from the GET GO (read as from day one of ownership). This would seem to rule out dirt as the problem. Could be a design or assembly problem. Any others out there with the same problem? Thanks also, -Patrick |
Re: 01 Accord, Sticky Throttle
All,
I think all have missed the key point here when Sam says, "The gas pedal is sticky from the GET GO, ..." I also own a 2001 Honda Accord with a V-6 and I've had the same problem from the GET GO (read as from day one of ownership). This would seem to rule out dirt as the problem. Could be a design or assembly problem. Any others out there with the same problem? Thanks also, -Patrick |
Re: 01 Accord, Sticky Throttle
<P_Martin@verison.net> wrote in message news:oS3Wc.6335$dB6.5687@nwrddc03.gnilink.net... > All, > > I think all have missed the key point here when Sam says, "The gas pedal is > sticky from the GET GO, ..." I also own a 2001 Honda Accord with a V-6 and > I've had the same problem from the GET GO (read as from day one of > ownership). This would seem to rule out dirt as the problem. > > Could be a design or assembly problem. Any others out there with the same > problem? I've had no such problem with my '01 V6 Accord, yet. I've had mine since December '00 and have now close to 120,000 km on her, with nothing but done but routine maintenance. -- Brian http://www.cakesbydarlene.ca http://www.accesswave.ca/~orion |
Re: 01 Accord, Sticky Throttle
<P_Martin@verison.net> wrote in message news:oS3Wc.6335$dB6.5687@nwrddc03.gnilink.net... > All, > > I think all have missed the key point here when Sam says, "The gas pedal is > sticky from the GET GO, ..." I also own a 2001 Honda Accord with a V-6 and > I've had the same problem from the GET GO (read as from day one of > ownership). This would seem to rule out dirt as the problem. > > Could be a design or assembly problem. Any others out there with the same > problem? I've had no such problem with my '01 V6 Accord, yet. I've had mine since December '00 and have now close to 120,000 km on her, with nothing but done but routine maintenance. -- Brian http://www.cakesbydarlene.ca http://www.accesswave.ca/~orion |
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