Why does the throttle return spring stick open?
When it works properly, it helps to slow the vehicle down. When it’s broken or wearing out, the throttle may stick wide open, causing a potentially dangerous situation. The throttle return spring is attached to the throttle cable or it can be attached to the throttle body or carburetor.
What does it mean when your car throttle is stuck?
Throttle Stuck Open. If the vehicle has a mechanical throttle cable something may have jammed at wide open throttle (WOT). If the vehicle is drive-by-wire (electronically controlled throttle) the computer, for some reason, decided to keep the throttle open even after you reduced pressure on the accelerator.
What should I do if my throttle body is bad?
As a part of your regular service intervals, include the air induction service and fuel injection flush to clean out any carbon deposits and dirt. You will need to have the check engine light shut off by a qualified mechanic.
Can a car stall with a bad throttle position sensor?
The engine can stall for no reason and without any warning. This happens when the TPS gives incorrect information to the ECM. The engine can stall at high speed, at low speed, or even at idle. A faulty throttle position sensor will not let your car accelerate normally. Though this doesn’t happen all the time.
How do you fix a stuck throttle cable?
Stick the end of the cable into a funnel and wrap electrical tape around it to create a seal. Spray or pour penetrating oil into the funnel. Position the opposite end of the cable over a small container to catch the penetrating oil as it drips out. Then lubricate the cable.
What to do if your lawn mower throttle gets stuck?
Lawnmower throttle cables can get stuck because of rust and grit, making it difficult to control the mower. Here’s how to access and lubricate it so it moves freely. Stick the end of the cable into a funnel and wrap electrical tape around it to create a seal.
The engine can stall for no reason and without any warning. This happens when the TPS gives incorrect information to the ECM. The engine can stall at high speed, at low speed, or even at idle. A faulty throttle position sensor will not let your car accelerate normally. Though this doesn’t happen all the time.
How is the throttle connected to the accelerator?
In the old days, there used to be a cable that was connected from the throttle to the accelerator. But now in the technological age, the car’s computer controls when the throttle opens and closes by the feedback it gets about the acceleration of the vehicle.