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Stubborn accelerator pedal S70

posted by  someone claiming to be Matt M. on  Mon Apr 17 04:59 CST 2006 [RELATED]


Since I've owned my car, my accelerator pedal has been harder to push down than other cars, and even other 98 S70s. Is there a way to adjust the tension or something? Can the throttle cable be loosened or something? Thanks-








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    Stubborn accelerator pedal S70

    posted by  someone claiming to be ksg on  Tue Apr 18 02:39 CST 2006 [RELATED]

    I had a difficult and sticky pedal due to dirty throttle body bore.








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    Stubborn accelerator pedal S70

    posted by  KlausC on  Mon Apr 17 15:12 CST 2006
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    Matt,
    Check the throttle at the engine by removing the cover and twisting the round thing where the cable wraps around. If that is fairly easy to turn, then check the cable guide where it goes through the firewall - inside of the car. You may have dirt or something at the top of the pedal hinge, it should not be hard to depress.

    Klaus
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    (V♂LV♂s 1975 164, 1995 854T, 1998 V70R)








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      Stubborn accelerator pedal S70

      posted by  MadeInJapan on  Mon Apr 17 16:09 CST 2006
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      Yes, Klaus is right! Also check the play in the accelerator wire spool. I have taken my son's skateboard bearing spray lubricant and lubricated the wire on the spool as well as the little arms that hold that thing in place to loosen up my accelerator. The thing will get a coating of rust on it too and won't freely move, so some type of lubricant may be the answer and act as a protectant at the same time.
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      1998 S70 T5 Emarald Green Metallic, 2004 V70 2.5T Ruby Red, Previous Owner of Black '94 850 Turbo Wagon. My cars have been running so well lately they've got me worried.







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