Throttle Adjustment
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Burning Brakes
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From: Stoneham, MA
Throttle Adjustment
I have a 95 C4 Automatic that is OE. The gas peddle is very touchy. It is very difficult to start from a complete stop and not jerk the car forward. Taking a turn from a complete stop is even harder without the car wanting to take off. There is no hesitation it just seems the peddle at very little pressure provides too much throttle. 300hp IMO is not enough to do this.
Is there any adjust to the Throttle Body or is this problem something else.
Is there any adjust to the Throttle Body or is this problem something else.
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Check your throttle cable linkage for binding or tightness. Check too see that the throttle opens and closes smoothly when the car is off. Check cleanliness inside. Next your throttle position sensor should be checked. There is no adjustment and if its out it needs replacement.
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Burning Brakes
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Throttle sensor purchase where? Replacement how???
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I don't think your going to be able to do anything about what you have described. Mine is the same way. Its almost like the torque converter has too low of a stall speed or something. Its absolutely touchy enough to cause problems during low speed parking lot maneuvers.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Stoneham, MA
I don't think your going to be able to do anything about what you have described. Mine is the same way. Its almost like the torque converter has too low of a stall speed or something. Its absolutely touchy enough to cause problems during low speed parking lot maneuvers.
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I don't think your going to be able to do anything about what you have described. Mine is the same way. Its almost like the torque converter has too low of a stall speed or something. Its absolutely touchy enough to cause problems during low speed parking lot maneuvers.
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