If it's an automatic, also check the linkage at the tranny. Edward At 07:00 AM 12/5/2003, you wrote: >In a message dated 12/4/03 11:47:27 PM, wes@CS.UCHICAGO.EDU writes: > ><< Can I lubricate something to fix this problem? >> > >Disconnect the throttle cable at the throttle. If the throttle plate moves >freely, then it is probably time for a new cable. From what I have seen, the >plastic sheathing on the wire rope eventually wears out then bunches up inside >the outer jacket of the cable assembly. This can cause all sorts of throttle >response weirdness. > >George |
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