sticky gas pedal

[takem2church]

so this is another problem that seems pretty simple to fix i just havent got around to it. when i come to a stop light i put my car in nuetral so i dont have to hold the clutch, but whenever it turns green and i put it into first it takes some good energy to push the gas and i usually end up acidentaly reving it to maybe 4000rpms so the perosn beside me wants to race (not good if its a cop). and after that it is fine when i let go. it just has to be in neutral or the clutch down for about 30 seconds and it becomes tough to push. any ideas on how to fix this??

[Karam]

yes i get the exact same problem, i have no idea what it is, i put some grease behind it where the piviot part is,but not much difference

[takem2church]

bump. nobody has any ideas??

[bluskye]

Dirty throttle cable ?

[Karam]

i guess it will never be solved:(

[choffa]

Lubricate the throttle cable with a light synthetic oil (TriFlo available at Home Depot or local bicycle shop). Starting at the throttle body, disconnect the cable & drip the oil down the cable. It will take about a half hour for it to reach the pedal inside, keep dripping & place a rag under the pedal to catch any drips once it reaches inside the cabin.

My '96 328is was hanging up, lubed it once & it's been fine for 5 years.

CJH

[Karam]

thanks ill give it a go.

[Bruno730]

happened to me also... lube up the throttle cable like Choffa said. Mine's been perfect ever since.