cashguzzler

For most of the winter, the S-Car has been peacefully hibernating in my subzero garage. Yesterday, I decided to take it for a spin since the roads were relatively free of salt.

I was cruising along up a steep hill on the interstate, and I gave the car some gas to maintain speed. As I reached the peak of the hill, I backed off the gas - but I felt the sensation that the gas pedal wasn't retracting as I eased pressure from my foot. The car, now on a flat straightaway, started to surge. It wanted to go fast...very fast.

I took the car out of gear. It promptly redlined itself for 2-3 seconds and then dropped down the idle. I pulled over, scratched my head, and said "WTF?" a few times.

This has happened twice. Should I be looking for a broken throttle clip? Change the fluid in the dash pot? Something else?

Thanks,
Dave

ThetaTau87

Did you have the cruise control set?

cashguzzler

not on cruise control

UrS4boy

Floor mat hanging up throttle pedal? Rusty/unlubed throttle cable?

cashguzzler

i wish it was the floor mat! but i'll go lube the cable....

Bill the Cat

Unless the dog pulls the key from the lock - you will NOT lock your steering.

(Bad dog - BAD! BAD!)

4Driver4

Don't lube the cable, replace the cable.