Throttle pedal stiffness

[DSM_munky_man]

So I have this problem, that just came after I installed my FMIC. I was able to push the throttle relatively easy and had no problems. Now I push it and it is harder to push and doesnt return. I will start it up and it will idle fine, tap the throttle and it hangs out around 2000 rpm and doesnt return, till I go to the engine bay push the throttle plate closed amnually by where the cables attach. then it idles high still like 1000. How would a FMIC install change that? I didnt mess with the throttle body at all besides removing the bolts to change the elbow. I am so confused. i cant even enjoy driving it cause when I accelerat it is slow and then the throttle doesnt return when I let off.

 

[ArticNemesis]

Sounds like the throttle plate is getting hung up on the new elbow you installed. Take it off and look for signs of rubbing on the elbow

 

[Absit]

And is anything catching inside or outside the new UICP?

 

[DSM_munky_man]

Sounds like the throttle plate is getting hung up on the new elbow you installed. Take it off and look for signs of rubbing on the elbow

Hmm. I may have to look at that tomorrow.

And is anything catching inside or outside the new UICP?

What you mean catching? Where at exactly?

 

[DSM1G90]

just make sure that the T-cable is looping around the intake manifold the way before you did the install, for it doesn't like being kinked too well ....

 

[Absit]

What you mean catching? Where at exactly?

Catching means encumbered movement - anywhere.

 

[rdgsdsm]

if its enough to hold it open then you should be able to hear it rub with the car off and just move your throttle manually. you shouldn't have to take anything apart. if stays open that way then take it apart and sort out the issue that way you won't have to ruin a gasket on your elbow if you still have it. although if its rubbing your going to have to anyway

 

[DSM_munky_man]

just make sure that the T-cable is looping around the intake manifold the way before you did the install, for it doesn't like being kinked too well ....

It's in the same spot as it was before, I checked that first cause it was my initial thought.

Catching means encumbered movement - anywhere.

I know that, but you said inside or outside the the UICP, there is alot of places inside and outside the UICP. Since I am having throttle problems I am assuming you mean at the throttle body.

if its enough to hold it open then you should be able to hear it rub with the car off and just move your throttle manually. you shouldn't have to take anything apart. if stays open that way then take it apart and sort out the issue that way you won't have to ruin a gasket on your elbow if you still have it. although if its rubbing your going to have to anyway

Ya, but the thing is when the car is off the pedal isnt stiff and it moves normally. The only thing I notice is the the cables have just a bit of slack in them, I am going to tighten them up and see if it helps any. Maybe spray some WD40 and get it a little lubed.

 

[agentorange313]

Catching means encumbered movement - anywhere.

agreed, my pedal was stiff, changed the throttle body cable, it was binding somewhere in the cable when it warmed up.

1g non cruise. Fixed the problem, super smooth now.

 

[DSM_munky_man]

Hmmm I wish I could find a non cruise but I havent seen any in the bone yards!

 

[agentorange313]

they are relatively cheap new, but yea 50+ could be better spent else where.

Just to let you know, after I finished installing the cable and drove around, it felt like a brand new car. It really made all the difference.

http://www.extremepsi.com/store/product.php?productid=19030&cat=0&page=1

 

[DSM_munky_man]

Hmmm, I may just order that one and get it done with.

 

[DSM_munky_man]

Also, the wierd thing is it doesnt do it when the car is shut off..atlesat I dont feel it when it is.

 

[Deuce_three]

I had a similar problem with my stock cruise control cable. it had a tendency of jumping off the throttle body.

I got my non cruise control cable off of a colt/summit. I'm sure there's a couple of those at any junkyard. It fits perfectly with no problems other then it being a little long.