>> One problem that I can't forgive is a really stiff/sticky throttle. It
>> takes a
>> SHOVE to get the gas pedal to move from rest, which results in too much
>> off-the-line acceleration. I noticed an unusually high amount of
>> resistance
>> is built into the first inch or so of travel. Is it supposed to be like
>> this? How can I fix it?

"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
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> Well, if this were a Honda, I'd recommend cleaning the throttle body.
> This is a known problem with Hondas, and certainly this is worth a try
> on your Nissan.
>
> Get some throttle body cleaner (specifically!) and a rag. Take the
> intake hose off your throttle body, get the rag damp with cleaner, and
> get in there and start cleaning. You may even spray some in there to
> get it a bit wet.
>
> When this is done, your car will run rough as it runs the cleaner
> residue through the engine.

"JerryR" <yjrybano2spam@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Cookie.
> Try cleaning inside the throttle body, excessive gum and varnish
> builds up in the area and causes a problem just like the one you
> describe. I've run across this problem on few fuel injected cars.
> Hope this helps.
> JerryR

Ahh thanks. Once again I have to go to the Honda group to get an answer to
a Nissan question.

The apathetic guy at the dealership said I should just "follow the throttle
cable" to where it ends (meaning that thing on the engine you can crank by
hand, I guess) and WD-40 that part. Did that; didn't do anything. So you
guys are saying it's not the cable at all, but crap inside the throttle body
itself.