Gas pedal help.

E.J. · 06-16-2009, 12:54 AM

So my '91 N/A just went though a major tune up the basics and such.

But ever since I got it, I've noticed that the gas pedal pressure is really hard.

Best way I can describe it is, if any of you had an upgraded clutch the clutch pedal gets really hard when you press it down. To a point you're getting a work out when you drive.

That's how my gas pedal is.

It's easy enough to drive when you get used to it, but would rather have a regular old gas pedal with little pressure.

So anyone know what I can do to fix this?

Throttle cable maybe?

Any help would be much appreciated.

nocashrider · 06-16-2009, 06:27 AM

Just start out with the basics and go over where all the cables run and see if anything is wrong. Start witht the cruise control area and then to the throttle body. It might just need some minor adjusting

E.J. · 06-16-2009, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nocashrider

Just start out with the basics and go over where all the cables run and see if anything is wrong. Start witht the cruise control area and then to the throttle body. It might just need some minor adjusting

Thanks, now I have something to keep me busy this weekend

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muffinman · 06-16-2009, 11:59 AM

definately sounds like a cable issue. GL

kbrew8991 · 06-16-2009, 01:30 PM

throw some 3-in-1 oil at all the junctions/pivots you can get to. If that doesn't solve it it may be the throttle body sticking

the2ndr · 06-16-2009, 02:20 PM

I think its the cable too. Check the Throttle body area first then the cruise control cables.

E.J. · 06-16-2009, 10:29 PM

Thanks everyone.

Will check and lube all joints I can get to.

TintedOutDeuce · 06-17-2009, 07:40 PM

I had the same prob with my 92 n/a. It was the cable that runs from the throttle body to the cc box. The cylinder at the end of the cable was rusted to the cc box pulley. I just replace that cable from spare parts I had laying around. Check the small cables first before u start pulling the main throttle cable out. Hope this helps.

E.J. · 06-17-2009, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TintedOutDeuce

I had the same prob with my 92 n/a. It was the cable that runs from the throttle body to the cc box. The cylinder at the end of the cable was rusted to the cc box pulley. I just replace that cable from spare parts I had laying around. Check the small cables first before u start pulling the main throttle cable out. Hope this helps.

Yea, general consensus is the check the throttle cable that goes to the cruise control box.

So yea. Thats what my saturday will entail

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Sh0ty · 06-17-2009, 10:37 PM

I tested my cables by having a friend hold the throttle body open at WOT while I tried the foot pedal, and there was almost no resistance, so I think my resistance is in the throttle body. You may have a similar thing going on.

E.J. · 06-20-2009, 02:04 AM

Just ordered all new throttle cables from Aaron at Lithia Toyota.

Will just replace them all once they come in.

Thanks all.

06-16-2009, 12:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
E.J. "I pull out." Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 76 Thanks: 24 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Gas pedal help. So my '91 N/A just went though a major tune up the basics and such. But ever since I got it, I've noticed that the gas pedal pressure is really hard. Best way I can describe it is, if any of you had an upgraded clutch the clutch pedal gets really hard when you press it down. To a point you're getting a work out when you drive. That's how my gas pedal is. It's easy enough to drive when you get used to it, but would rather have a regular old gas pedal with little pressure. So anyone know what I can do to fix this? Throttle cable maybe? Any help would be much appreciated.

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06-16-2009, 06:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
nocashrider Om Nom Nom Nom Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Puyallup Posts: 1,053 Thanks: 8 Thanked 29 Times in 28 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	Just start out with the basics and go over where all the cables run and see if anything is wrong. Start witht the cruise control area and then to the throttle body. It might just need some minor adjusting

06-16-2009, 11:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
muffinman U-P-G-R-A-Y-E-D-D Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sunny South Florida Posts: 5,878 Thanks: 53 Thanked 282 Times in 271 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	definately sounds like a cable issue. GL

06-16-2009, 01:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
kbrew8991 gimme some turns Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,685 Thanks: 76 Thanked 82 Times in 70 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	throw some 3-in-1 oil at all the junctions/pivots you can get to. If that doesn't solve it it may be the throttle body sticking

06-16-2009, 02:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
the2ndr yes, I miss it! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: atl,ga Posts: 422 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	I think its the cable too. Check the Throttle body area first then the cruise control cables.

06-16-2009, 10:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
E.J. "I pull out." Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 76 Thanks: 24 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Thanks everyone. Will check and lube all joints I can get to.

06-17-2009, 07:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
TintedOutDeuce MR-2 Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NOVA Posts: 297 Thanks: 6 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	I had the same prob with my 92 n/a. It was the cable that runs from the throttle body to the cc box. The cylinder at the end of the cable was rusted to the cc box pulley. I just replace that cable from spare parts I had laying around. Check the small cables first before u start pulling the main throttle cable out. Hope this helps.

06-17-2009, 10:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
Sh0ty Armchair Racer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Novi, MI Posts: 1,273 Thanks: 22 Thanked 57 Times in 54 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	I tested my cables by having a friend hold the throttle body open at WOT while I tried the foot pedal, and there was almost no resistance, so I think my resistance is in the throttle body. You may have a similar thing going on.

06-20-2009, 02:04 AM	#11 (permalink)
E.J. "I pull out." Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 76 Thanks: 24 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Just ordered all new throttle cables from Aaron at Lithia Toyota. Will just replace them all once they come in. Thanks all.