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Old 03-03-2007, 02:06 PM
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Something binding on throttle body when pressing gas pedal

Every morning - for years - the first push of the gas pedal requires a little extra effort, as something is binding somewhere. Once "clicks" free, it's usually fine until the car sits for a few hours, then it's bound up again.

I was examining the throttle body, I believe the plastic cam thing that the cable connects to is binding on something. I would have to disassemble to get any further. I sprayed this area lightly with WD-40, and it "fixed" the problem for 2 days, and now it's back to normal.

It's a nuisance I've been putting up with for years, and finally decided I want it fixed. It's a real pain.

The coil springs on the throttle body look like they could be a real pain to reassemble. I need some advice. How would you approach this one? Anyone hear of this problem before?

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