Gas pedal sticking when cold
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Gas pedal sticking when cold
I've noticed in the last few weeks that my gas pedal wants to stick first thing in the morning or after sitting all day when I'm leaving work. When I say stick, I mean it doesn't want to move when I apply normal pressure with my foot. I have to press down really hard, which results in high-revving the engine, in order to get some movement. This seems to go away after a few minutes.
Right now it is just an annoyance, but a new issue that I've never had before. Any ideas on what's going on, or what I could check?
Thanks!
Right now it is just an annoyance, but a new issue that I've never had before. Any ideas on what's going on, or what I could check?
Thanks!
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Just take your intake tube going into the throttle body off, the just use an old tooth brush and carb cleaner. Use one hand to hold the throttle linkage open and the other to scrub away. Good luck
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Seems to have done the trick. The toothbrush picked up quite a bit of carbon and the stickyness seems to be gone. The real test will be after it sets for a while.
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LimitedSlip - Completely stock, bought it new from the dealer and have never modded.
Just took it for a spin a few minutes ago, feels a bit more responsive and no more sticky pedal.
Just took it for a spin a few minutes ago, feels a bit more responsive and no more sticky pedal.
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I just cleaned mine today throttle body that is since I replaced the Apeture Seals from WORK's and also replaced the OEM Intake Mani to TB Gasket as well. There was allot of build up in there lol. It took almost a full can of CRC TB Cleaner and About 4 rags to get it done but it looks like new now. I am now going to see if I can get this code fixed and if so I will be happy.
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It's not just on evos, it's with any injected auto. Normal build up, it's from heat and fuel vapors, most dealers do it as a part of a service interval. Nothing to be concerned with just keep up on it I clean all my vehicles throttle bodies every oil change only takes a couple minutes.