Accelerator pedal

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Chepstow Paul
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Post by Chepstow Paul »

Hello I have an C3 Aircross, the accelerator is smooth down to a point where it feels like it’s struck and makes a clunking noise for the final press to the floor. I put some WD40 on it but made no difference, I was wondering if this a problem or normal. Thank you.

routemaster1
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Post by routemaster1 »

Chepstow Paul wrote: Sat Jun 19, 2021 10:15 pm Hello I have an C3 Aircross, the accelerator is smooth down to a point where it feels like it’s struck and makes a clunking noise for the final press to the floor. I put some WD40 on it but made no difference, I was wondering if this a problem or normal. Thank you.
Is it an automatic? If so it may be the kickdown.
Beanee687
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Post by Beanee687 »

There is also a point that is supposed to cut out speed limiter if in use. If the accelerator is pressed hard to the floor.
I never got it to operate on my C3 MK3 hatchback.
Beware using WD-40. it's a water dispersant (WD) and yes it helps free off rusted items. But it attracts dust and fluff which becomes gunky.
Best to use a spray lubricant.
WD-40 was developed by the USA for the space program where getting rid of moisture to prevent freezing in space a priority.
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Hiboost
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Post by Hiboost »

Spooky! I was adjusting my seat yesterday and noticed the same, my pedal goes almost to the floor, but when pressed a good bit harder it clicks and goes to the floor.
Doesn’t feel like it is overriding a switch, more like something plastic has snapped, but it returns smoothly to the rest position.
Worth a call to the stealership methinks.
I can already hear their reply “they’re all like that sir”
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Post by Beanee687 »

And after you had done that and gone to the floor does it meet resistance when you try again.
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Post by Beanee687 »

This the image in the C3 Aircross handbook about speed limiter temp override

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Hiboost
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Post by Hiboost »

Yes, pop outside and try yours…
Beanee687
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Post by Beanee687 »

Sorry had to go out. Yes I tried it in my car same thing. Go down so far and meets resistance, push a little harder and it clicks and goes further. Release repeat. It does the same.
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Pepper red with red roof and black mirrors & roof bars
Hiboost
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Post by Hiboost »

Will speak to stealer
Jay R
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Post by Jay R »

What's the problem? It temporarily overrides the speed setting.

Page 139
Driving
Temporarily exceeding the speed setting
Press firmly on the accelerator pedal, going beyond the point of resistance, to exceed the programmed speed limit.

The number of people that buy a car and don't read the manual staggers me. You'll be asking how to mute the stereo next!
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