Sticky Accelerator?

[ryan167]

Either my pedal is sticking or the throttle sensor is gone... When I pull up to traffic lights the car is usually over revving. When I pull the pedal towards me with my foot the revs drop back to normal. Whats the remedy for this?

 

[cupra.al]

Either my pedal is sticking or the throttle sensor is gone... When I pull up to traffic lights the car is usually over revving. When I pull the pedal towards me with my foot the revs drop back to normal. Whats the remedy for this?

i have been getting this for the last couple of months too just havent got round to seeing if some white spray grease will cure it im pretty sure it will though as lifting my pedal with my foot stops it straight away.

 

[mickyp1989]

This must be a common problem coz I have it too, I reckon the sensor l need replacing to guarantee it doesn't carry on

 

[krussel]

I have this and have kinda got used to it. Don't bother me much now. Mk4 eh

 

[abbotsmike]

Mine does this sometimes. A quick blip of the throttle and releasing quickly or lifting the pedal with my foot cures it, so I don't worry about it!

 

[geg1992]

I've got the same, except it seems to be getting worse! Might get it changed soon.

 

[ryan167]

Yea I need to get it sorted out! Does my head in having to adjust the pedal constantly in around town!

 

[cupra.al]

i lubed the pedal up over the weekend and so far it hasnt got stuck but time will tell i will know by the end of the week if its cured it or not.

 

[ryan167]

What did you use?

 

[cupra.al]

i was going to use white grease but as i only had wd40 to hand i just used that not ideal but its better that nothing.

 

[ryan167]

Need to get it greased up tomorrow morning and see how long it lasts! Cheers

 

[cupra.al]

it got stuck today will try some spray grease next and see how it goes.

 

[lil3520]

Mine happens on sunny days when engine is warm !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[ryan167]

I tried wd40 a few days ago. It worked great for 2 days then it started sticking again. Im guessing taking it out, cleaning and greasing it could be the solution!

 

[cupra.al]

I tried wd40 a few days ago. It worked great for 2 days then it started sticking again. Im guessing taking it out, cleaning and greasing it could be the solution!

thats not a bad idea might give me something to do over the weekend as well.

 

[cupra.al]

it got stuck today will try some spray grease next and see how it goes.

not had any trouble since this day so i think the wd40 may have done the trick.