10 replies to this topic

[hecj]

My accelerator pedal has started to become stuck.

When I take my foot off the pedal it doesn't spring back to its original place, resulting in constant revving even when my clutch is dropped.

Been able to survive by pulling it back up with my foot each time I change gear, but its a real hassle and pretty dangerous.

Any idea what the problem is and how to fix it?

Cheers

[Bungle]

injection or carb ?

[hecj]

Im completely new to this and dont know, its a 1986 mini park lane if that helps? sorry

[mini danny]

does it come back up at all or does it just stay on the floor and ild take the inner cable off and regrease it and put it back in see of it makes a diffrence

danny

[R1minimagic]

Check the return spring is still fitted on the carb, if it is, it might have stretched, cut a bit off it and bend the end back round

Also, as above, check the cable isn't sticking!

Edited by R1minimagic, 14 December 2011 - 05:39 PM.

[Bungle]

if you move the arm on the carb does this return ?

[hecj]

the pedal comes up a little but not fully, sorry dont know about the carb arm

[bmcecosse]

Fit a NEW cable -don't mess about with the old one. It's probably frayed at the end and jamming . Some use bike gear cable to replace the original inner cable. Best to carry a spare cable at all times.

Edited by bmcecosse, 14 December 2011 - 05:47 PM.

[Ocado Man]

I had this problem many, many moons ago & did nothing about it. Then one night (in the rain on the M1) the cable snapped. Cost many $ to be put back on road by breakdown service. Check that the cable hasn't frayed & the 'jagged' bits aren't preventing the cable from returning. Fit a new cable NOW.

[jaydee]

Replace the cable instead of gresing it, grease will cause jamming. If you really want, pull the cable out and spray some WD40 over it, but never use grease.

[Mini 360]

Could be the cable. Mine did this which was fun doing 70 up to a roundabout and it not slowing down It was frayed and corroded badly as it went through the bulkhead into the engine bay. Easily replaced and worth it for such a safety critical part!