Re: Stiff gas pedal

From: Michael Clark (mclark@wt.net)
Date: Tue Aug 12 1997 - 21:56:10 EDT


Gary Atkinson wrote:
>
> Bill,
> I thought it would be through the computer but not sure and don't have
> access to a shop manual. There is a cable on the back side of the
> throttle linkage that runs down to the tranny area. When another post
> mentioned a stiff gas pedal that was traced to this cable, it got me to
> thinking and I check out my own set up. The cable does not appear to be
> adjustable at the throttle and I haven't had the chance to crawl
> underneath and check at the transmission. Kieth mentioned his kicked
> down to easily. That makes me think it is adjustable some way. Wanted
> a little more education before I just started trial and error.
>
> Anyone have a 97 service manual and info on this cable?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Gary Atkinson, 97 CC, sport "wisper v6"
>
> WillTier@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > In a message dated 97-08-11 08:04:46 EDT, you write:
> >
> > << I too have a 97 CC V6 and am experiencing the opposite. I wish mine
> > wouldn't kick down so easy, barely have to step on it and it down-shifts.
> > Am looking for suggestions too..
> > >>
> >
> > Do they have the cable or are they electric through the computer ?
> >
> > Bill

Uhh, that was me with the stiffy....(couldn't resist).....:-)

I checked out the tranny end of the cable and did not see any way to
adjust it. Not saying it can't be adjusted somehow, just that *I* don't
see how. Maybe an adjustment to the linkage where the cable connects on
the transmission instead of the cable itself....?

I disconnected this cable and drove it down the road. The tranny would
still downshift (under heavy throttle) but the truck just felt "wierd".
Acceleration seemed a little slugish with a jerk at (I forgot what
speed). I just decided to put things back before I messed something
up..... But my pedal felt great with it disconnected....

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