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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: I_want_an_Omega on 16 January 2011, 15:29:03

Title: Throttle pedal ...........
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 16 January 2011, 15:29:03: I've not used my Mig for some months, but took her out for a good spin today.

However, I noticed that the accellerator pedal has a huge amount of play before anything happens - like about an inch or more. Also, kickdown don't work - which I'd thought was the switch.

before I go to the hassle/cost of replacing the cable/switch assembly, is there anything else that it could be?

Thanks - Rob
Title: Re: Throttle pedal ...........
Post by: RobG on 16 January 2011, 15:35:06: Check cable for slack, if so adjust it by the throttle butterflys by removing the retaining clip by the mounting clamp, pull the cable sheath towards the bulk head until there is no excess slack (you want a small amount) before replacing the clip to maintain the adjustment
Title: Re: Throttle pedal ...........
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 16 January 2011, 15:39:37: Thanks - could that explain why kickdown isn't working?
Title: Re: Throttle pedal ...........
Post by: MutantCav on 16 January 2011, 15:41:00: I would agree whole heartedly with RobG...had some play in a past Omega...put up with it for 6 months before investigating...after adjusting the cable correctly I instantly had the full power that the car was meant to have and it responded better too...the little clip had come off
Title: Re: Throttle pedal ...........
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 16 January 2011, 15:48:06: Quote
I would agree whole heartedly with RobG...had some play in a past Omega...put up with it for 6 months before investigating...after adjusting the cable correctly I instantly had the full power that the car was meant to have and it responded better too...the little clip had come off

Did your kickdown work before you adjusted the cable?
Title: Re: Throttle pedal ...........
Post by: MutantCav on 16 January 2011, 16:57:04: No mate cos the car had lots all its guts as a response and wasnt able to accelerate properly to enable it to cut in...