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Old 03-09-2004, 02:23 PM
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Thumbs down Sticking Accelerator

Our converted 300DT w/ 4 speed manual has developed a sticking accelerator situation.

When you remove all the linkage and trace it, it comes to the passenger side of the IP where there is a little lever. I've worked it and worked it and lubed it, etc but cannot overcome the sticking problem. I therefore assume that its internal.

Any ideas on how to fix this?

The pedal wants to run away from you when shifting.

Thanks

Don

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Old 03-09-2004, 08:29 PM
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Any chance you replaced the vacuum shut off valve on the IP lately? Or, do you notice a spring on that lever? How about the springs on the firewall, are they connected to the linkage?
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Old 03-10-2004, 09:54 AM
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I'll check both springs. I think there is one on the lever. My take is that I don't want a harder pedal. Its already on the stiff side.

I tried earlier to apply a spring in a new location but it made the pedal very difficult to work with.

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll look.

Don

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'99.5 Jetta TDI IV 251k (Julie's)
'97 Jetta TDI 127k (Amber's)
'97 Jetta TDI 186k (Matt's)
'96 Passat TDI 237k (Don's
'84 300D 211k Mint (Arne- Undergoing Greasecar Conversion)

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'82 240D 229k (Matt's - Converted-300DT w/ 4 speed
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