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(Message started by: magnetono59 on Jan 4^th, 2006, 7:59pm)

Title: Accelerator cable
Post by magnetono59 on Jan 4^th, 2006, 7:59pm

My accelerator cable is sticking while the engine is running. When the pedal is pressed it does not move immediately,it then moves with a jerk.The engine revs jump from 1000 revs to 3000 revs, causes problems with gear changes. It does not happen with the engine stopped. I have taken off the twin hoses to the throttle and sprayed the area with throttle cleaner, makes no difference. Any suggestions appreciated. On a different topic. I came across a suggestion for removing the rattle from the estate booth lid using a part from a Nokio phone. I cannot find it again . The estate is a 2Ltr 16V 1996.

Title: Re: Accelerator cable
Post by Octavian_P on Jan 4^th, 2006, 9:17pm

on 01/04/06 at 19:59:15, magnetono59 wrote:

It does not happen with the engine stopped. .......... The estate is a 2Ltr 16V 1996.

hi ! do you have traction control or cruise control ???? i think there's an electric motor/gear/linkege that sticks.

Title: Re: Accelerator cable
Post by Simmo on Jan 5^th, 2006, 9:42am

The article on the estate tailgate is here http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/tailgate.htm. As for the cable problem if you have cruise control you will find the second cable attached to the throttle linkage and leading forward to the motor which is mounted on the offside of the radiator. If you disconnect that cable it would eliminate that as a cause or prove it as the case may be. I can't help re traction control as I don't have it on mine.

Title: Re: Accelerator cable
Post by Snoopy on Jan 5^th, 2006, 3:43pm

Cruise control stuff is here http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/manual/speedcontrl/ccactuator.pdf

The traction control is a quadrant another cable arrangement see the bottom of this page for details or here
http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/manual/brake/TractionMotor.pdf
http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/brakesmanual.htm

Title: Re: Accelerator cable
Post by magnetono59 on Jan 6^th, 2006, 7:57pm

My Scorpio estare is the Executive model so neither Cruse control or Traction control. According to the manual there is a throttle position sensor fitted on the extension of the throttle shaft nearest the engine. Could this item cause my problem.

Title: Re: Accelerator cable
Post by Octavian_P on Jan 6^th, 2006, 8:02pm

You are refering to the TPS, or throttle position sensor, the chances for that to stick it's verry low. Maybe the accelerator cable is sticking, maybe some WD40 in a few spots will help.

Title: Re: Accelerator cable
Post by magnetono59 on Jan 6^th, 2006, 8:04pm

Regarding the tailgate.I have already used this suggestion.The item I am looking for deals with the inner cover over the spare wheel.

Title: Re: Accelerator cable
Post by magnetono59 on Jan 9^th, 2006, 7:19pm

I removed the accelerator cable from the quadrant and problem is still there. As I have said perfect before starting and sticky as soon as the engine is started.

Title: Re: Accelerator cable
Post by Dave on Jan 10^th, 2006, 9:58am

Maybe a gummed up butterfly valve in the throttle body ???