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Inspection Procedure 2: Accelerator Pedal Operation Is Not Smooth (Over Acceleration): Diagnosis

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
  1. STEP 1. Check the accelerator pedal. 

    Q: Is the accelerator pedal loose? 

    1. YES:  Tighten, then go to  Step 4 .
    2. NO:  Go to Step 2.
  2. STEP 2. Check the accelerator cable wiring. 

    Q: Is the accelerator cable routing bent sharply? 

    1. YES:  Repair, then go to  Step 4 .
    2. NO:  Go to Step 3.
  3. STEP 3. Check the accelerator cable lubricant. 

    Q: Is the accelerator cable lubricated sufficiently? 

    1. YES:  There is no action to be taken.
    2. NO:  Refill or replace the lubricant, then go to Step 4.
  4. STEP 4. Retest the system. 

    Q: Does the accelerator pedal work normally? 

    1. YES:  The procedure is complete.
    2. NO:  Return to  Step 1 .