01 Accord, Sticky Throttle

Discussion in 'Accord' started by Developer Relations, Aug 18, 2004.

  1. I know it sounds more like an outboard motor question, but it's not. The
    gas pedal is sticky from the get go, so if I start from a dead stop there's
    no smooth way to do it - the car "jumps". Does anyone know what I should
    lube or WD40? It's a V6 and I'd appreciate some suggestions before I start
    spraying everything w/ WD-40.

    Thanks,
    -Sam
     
    Developer Relations, Aug 18, 2004
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    Brian Smith Guest

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    The throttle linkage on the engine, would be the
    place to start.

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    Brian

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    Brian Smith, Aug 18, 2004
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    Josh Guest

    First, read the label of the can of WD-40 and put it back on the shelf.

    Next, get yourself a can of throttle body cleaner and try flushing the gunk
    out of the TB. I've never done this on my Honda ('03) but I've done it to my
    Nissan, Dodge Durango, Volvo s70, VW Cabrio, and a few others. Basically you
    need you remove the intake hose to gain access to the TB, then with the car
    running, spray liberal amounts of cleaner into the TB. Move the butterfly to
    get in there good. For the really hard to get gunk, use a rag soaked in
    cleaner or a toothbrush, preferably an old one.

    Try a google search for "clean throttle body" and you may find some photo's.

    Josh
     
    Josh, Aug 18, 2004
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  4. Brian/Josh:

    Thanks for the tips on the Throttle Body approach. I'll play this weekend
    and let you know how I make out.

    -S
     
    Developer Relations, Aug 19, 2004
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    P_Martin Guest

    All,

    I think all have missed the key point here when Sam says, "The gas pedal is
    sticky from the GET GO, ..." I also own a 2001 Honda Accord with a V-6 and
    I've had the same problem from the GET GO (read as from day one of
    ownership). This would seem to rule out dirt as the problem.

    Could be a design or assembly problem. Any others out there with the same
    problem?

    Thanks also,

    -Patrick
     
    P_Martin, Aug 22, 2004
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    Brian Smith Guest

    I've had no such problem with my '01 V6 Accord, yet. I've had mine since
    December '00 and have now close to 120,000 km on her, with nothing but done
    but routine maintenance.

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    Brian

    http://www.cakesbydarlene.ca

    http://www.accesswave.ca/~orion
     
    Brian Smith, Aug 23, 2004
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