Re: Stuck accelerator pedal

[Andrew Mace <amace@domain.elided>]

On Tue, 14 Jul 1998, David McDougall wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> This is a new problem altogether.
> Twice recently I have braked a little harder than normal, and then the
> go pedal will not depress for about 2/3 attempts...

> This didn't happen when I test drove the car. Although I tried
> the brakes in a straight line.
> 
> Anyone have an idea what might be happening?
> Thank goodness it's no the brake pedal, eh!

Perhaps it is as simple (relatively speaking) as worn or near-broken motor
mounts that allow enough movement of the motor under hard braking to cause
a binding of the accelerator linkage? Just a thought....

--Andy

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