Sticky Gas Pedal

[TourEnvy]

Its seem to be sticking after the car sits, like it sets in. I have thrap the throttle a little to lossen it up. then I pull away. just annoying. I sprayed it with WD-40 no luck still doing it. Is there anyway i can narrow down the problem and make sure its not under the hood. any ideas?

 

[Tony2005]

...I sprayed it with WD-40 no luck still doing it. Is there anyway i can narrow down the problem and make sure its not under the hood. any ideas?

Where exactly did you spray? I would spray the gas pedal hinges and "springs",....
.....and then under the hood, the throttle springs and hinges. In addition, fi you have a V6, check to make sure the "moose fix" is not interfering with throttle cable.

 

[TourEnvy]

I sprayed the pivot, ill do the rest when i get a chance. Thanks

 

[Ray]

Additionally, check the throttle cable itself going in to the TB under the hood for fraying, which would cause it to bind/pinch.

Thirdly (firstly, in my mind) I would clean the TB itself. Carbon buildup around the plate's outer rim will cause it to "stick" that first press, then feel free for a while.

 

[Big Jim]

Most of the time a sticking throttle is from a dirty throttle body. Try cleaning it.

 

[beyondloadedSE]

My 2000 SVT does the same thing after sitting. Generally I just give the throttle a blurp as soon as i start it up and its fine.

I wouldnt be surprised if the TB is dirty. I dont think the original owner ever did a UIM/LIM cleaning.

 

[TourEnvy]

Yeah, Im throwing a P1518 so that might be the problem for me as well. You guy dont think its the pedal itself right? would that be uncommon?

 

[mjwood0]

Most of the time a sticking throttle is from a dirty throttle body. Try cleaning it.

+1

I had this exact problem. Cleaned the throttle body and found a ridge where the would stick. Scrubbing that off made the gas a smooth as can be! Pretty easy to do too!