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#1 (**permalink**) 28 Jan 2005, 08:22 pm

Hi there,

Am running a '00 Accord 2.0i ES Coupe (UK spec) with a F20B5 engine.

In the morning, the throttle cable gets sticky. I have to depress the
pedal fully with some force to 'liberate it.' After that, it's ok for
the whole day, until the next morning.

Am not sure where to look, except lubricating the throttle cable (which
I've never done on a car.)

Any ideas and/or advice will be greatly appreciated.

Alex

#2 (**permalink**) 28 Jan 2005, 08:57 pm

"RKMT" <"alexroussel[at]internet-mail.org"> wrote in message
news:41fae55e$0$7770$db0fefd9@news.zen.co.uk...
> Hi there,
>
> Am running a '00 Accord 2.0i ES Coupe (UK spec) with a F20B5 engine.
>
> In the morning, the throttle cable gets sticky. I have to depress the
> pedal fully with some force to 'liberate it.' After that, it's ok for the
> whole day, until the next morning.
>
> Am not sure where to look, except lubricating the throttle cable (which
> I've never done on a car.)

That is where to start. I use a silicone based spray oil to hit all of the
accessible sections of the throttle linkage, under the hood. Also, I hit the
linkage at the pedal end, under the dash.

Brian

#3 (**permalink**) 28 Jan 2005, 09:53 pm

RKMT <"alexroussel[at]internet-mail.org"> wrote in
news:41fae55e$0$7770$db0fefd9@news.zen.co.uk:

> Hi there,
>
> Am running a '00 Accord 2.0i ES Coupe (UK spec) with a F20B5 engine.
>
> In the morning, the throttle cable gets sticky. I have to depress the
> pedal fully with some force to 'liberate it.' After that, it's ok for
> the whole day, until the next morning.
>
> Am not sure where to look, except lubricating the throttle cable (which
> I've never done on a car.)
>
> Any ideas and/or advice will be greatly appreciated.

Throttle body is gummed up. Pull air tube off and clean. Has nothing at all
to do with the throttle cable.

Also check PCV system for blockage. A plugged PCV valve will cause oil to
be pumped into the intake, helping to sludge-up the throttle body.

--
TeGGeR®

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
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#4 (**permalink**) 29 Jan 2005, 12:49 am

this is what you need to do.... I did the same for my 2000 Accord EX

http://groups-beta.google.com/group/...91a940d04ae047

http://www.hondalac.com/service/Bulletins/x01-004e.pdf

Thanks,

-B

"TeGGer®" <tegger@istop.c0m> wrote in message
news:Xns95ECDF0F512D2teggeratistop@207.14.113.17.. .
> RKMT <"alexroussel[at]internet-mail.org"> wrote in
> news:41fae55e$0$7770$db0fefd9@news.zen.co.uk:
>
>> Hi there,
>>
>> Am running a '00 Accord 2.0i ES Coupe (UK spec) with a F20B5 engine.
>>
>> In the morning, the throttle cable gets sticky. I have to depress the
>> pedal fully with some force to 'liberate it.' After that, it's ok for
>> the whole day, until the next morning.
>>
>> Am not sure where to look, except lubricating the throttle cable (which
>> I've never done on a car.)
>>
>> Any ideas and/or advice will be greatly appreciated.
>
>
>
> Throttle body is gummed up. Pull air tube off and clean. Has nothing at
> all
> to do with the throttle cable.
>
> Also check PCV system for blockage. A plugged PCV valve will cause oil to
> be pumped into the intake, helping to sludge-up the throttle body.
>
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

#5 (**permalink**) 29 Jan 2005, 12:47 pm

RKMT wrote:
> Hi there,
>
> Am running a '00 Accord 2.0i ES Coupe (UK spec) with a F20B5 engine.
>
> In the morning, the throttle cable gets sticky. I have to depress the
> pedal fully with some force to 'liberate it.' After that, it's ok for
> the whole day, until the next morning.
>
> Am not sure where to look, except lubricating the throttle cable (which
> I've never done on a car.)
>
> Any ideas and/or advice will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Alex

-------------------

Don't start messing with the throttle cable until you've proven that the
throttle body is cleaned of gum. Your 'in the morning' description
indicates it is. Lubing a throttle cable can be dangerous if you should
be tempted to use the wrong stuff, and it sticks during cold weather.....

'Curly'

#6 (**permalink**) 29 Jan 2005, 07:23 pm

Rohit Beri, thank you so very much for the link to that pdf. That helps
a lot ! :-D

Rohit Beri wrote:
> this is what you need to do.... I did the same for my 2000 Accord EX
>
> http://groups-beta.google.com/group/...91a940d04ae047
>
> http://www.hondalac.com/service/Bulletins/x01-004e.pdf
>
> Thanks,
>
> -B
>
>

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