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Stiff throttle on 960 900 1995

posted by  RSENATRO on  Mon Mar 31 17:29 CST 2003
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The throttle on my 1995 960 (68k mi) has become very stiff. I checked and spray lubed the linkages, cables, etc. It helped a little, but not much. The car runs and idles fine, but the stiff pedal does affect performance. Any way to tell if its throttle cable, throttle body, etc.?








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    Stiff throttle on 960 900 1995

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    posted by  jbowers on  Tue Apr 1 04:10 CST 2003
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    More than likely it is the "spool" device that changes the motion from the cable pull to the TB linkage. It is under the plastic cover where the cruse control and throtle cable disapear. It probably needs to be cleaned and perhaps given a little bit of oil. (If it were the cabe it would probably hold the throtle open when you take your foot off the pedal.)

    If you aren't sure you are qualified to mess with this, I wouldn't. A sticking throtle can be really dangerous. In fact if I were a lawyer I would add paragraphs that disclaim all responsibility for giving any advice here. Get it fixed ASAP.
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    '96 965 with 16' wheels at 101K. Had '85 745 Turbo Diesel for 200K.








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    Stiff throttle on 960 900 1995

    posted by  Token Ring Man on  Tue Apr 1 03:29 CST 2003
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    Disconnect the cable and operate both the throttle and the gas pedal. One, or both, will be stiff.
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    Warren Bain - '99 V70GLT G-Valve > 70K mi, '96 965 >110Kmi Wifemobile near Manassas Va.. Check the 700/900 FAQ via the 'features' pull down menu.







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