my car is not runnig right i think its my accelertor i have a corsa b sri.
2006-10-02 01:47:01 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yes, all control cables stretch with time. There is usually a way of adjusting the cable to compensate for the inner cable stretching. Check out a Haynes manual for your car model.
2006-10-02 01:49:55 · answer #1 · answered by Lick_My_Toad 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's possible but very very unlikely that the cable will stretch!! They usually just snap. If you think it could be the accelerator, check that the cable is adjusted correctly and there's no free play. This can usually be done on the 'engine end' of the cable. If this doesn't fix it, it's always worth giving the car a full service.
Now this might sound like a silly suggestion, but it happened to my girlfriend's car, have you checked that your carpets or rubber mats aren't snagging the throttle pedal?
Another option is to put some injector cleaner through the fuel system to clear out any crud.
Unless you have a fair degree of mechanical know how, it's always worth taking it to a Vauxall dealer, and getting them to look at it.
2006-10-02 01:56:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vauxhall Corsa B? Yes the cable can stretch however floor mats can get under the accelerator pedal. Next what year, engine size? so I can look up any other incidents of this problem. Any driveability problems and how many miles, kilometers are on the car
2006-10-02 01:57:21 · answer #3 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Extremely unlikely. The accelerator cable is braided steel and very strong. I would look for other reasons the car may not be running well. What gives you the indication it may be in the cable assembly? Does the accelerator stick open or shut?
2006-10-02 01:58:30 · answer #4 · answered by mkcnj 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-25 22:17:11 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you say your car isn't running right, I assume you mean idles to fast. There is an idle adjustment under the hood. Consult a Manual or tech for the proper adjustment. It could be as simple as a sticking IAC or throttle valve.
Hope this helps. Master tech 40 yrs.
2006-10-02 01:56:32 · answer #6 · answered by Cal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uhhhh, year and model would help. Does the linkage on the throttle body move when you have someone push down on the throttle (skinny pedal on the right).
You may have a bad throttle position sensor, but again, what year is the car?
2006-10-02 01:58:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt the cable has stretched, they can fray and make the accelerator stick. You have a sensor or mechanical problem.
2006-10-02 01:55:07 · answer #8 · answered by Thomas S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sort of yes but the outer compresses rather than the inner stretches
2006-10-02 02:02:06 · answer #9 · answered by "Call me Dave" 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any cable will stretch if its under stress
2006-10-02 01:55:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋