Accelerator pedal loose

[li21]

Hi all,

just wondering if anyone can tell me how to tighten the gas pedal?

My pedal is sorta limp and i can actually lift it an inch or 2. It didn't used to be like that and would sit higher up , almost in line with the brake pedal.
wouldn't know the first thing about how to tighten it.

any input be great

[Jonny Rochester]

You need two 12mm open end spanners. Pop the bonnet and adjust the outer cable position, which is near the throttle.

Once adjusted, the cable should be just a little slack when your foot is off the pedal. This is to make sure the engine can idle, and the throttle closes fully.

[li21]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jonny Rochester @ May 19 2008, 09:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=533554)</div>
You need two 12mm open end spanners. Pop the bonnet and adjust the outer cable position, which is near the throttle.

Once adjusted, the cable should be just a little slack when your foot is off the pedal. This is to make sure the engine can idle, and the throttle closes fully.[/b]


Thanks for replying Jonny. Is that cable your talking about the throttle cable?

And how slack is a little slack? I think its pretty tight at the moment, wouldn't i need it tighter so the pedal sits higher ?