[urq] gas pedal weirdness update

[Steve Marinello]

Well guys...finally got upside down to see which part of the linkage had 
given way and, as expected, it was the bushing, or bushings.  At first, 
I couldn't find anything but dust, but then I found the aluminum plate 
piece (#5 in the ETKA diagram) in the floorboards under the back edge of 
the carpet. 

The reason it 'worked' afterwards is that when I pulled up on the pedal, 
the circular end piece managed to go past and hook behind the end of the 
throttle cable, hence the higher pedal.  The problem is that I can't 
even see the other assembly (15) and have no idea how the aluminum plate 
is supposed to 'mount' up there at all.  I've definitely lost 
flexibility since the last time, and only managed to slice up my wrist 
so far while accomplishing nearly zilch.  There's a plastic housing to 
the right (HVAC, I assume) and, as I said, I can't see the other piece.

I seem to remember asking this many years ago, but why isn't it just the 
pedal assembly hooked to the cable?  Where/What does that other assembly 
hook to?

Anyway, the Audi p/n for the front (#6) bushing, 431 721 559, is still 
good and 'only' $10, but not in stock at the Audi dealer, but at the 
same parent owner VW dealer across town has one.  The VW plastic one, 
p/n, 191 721 559, is not in stock at the either VW dealer, the closer 
one quoted almost $12.  Cross listing at the local FLAPS yielded one 
that should work for about $1.50 each.  Since he had to order them, I 
ordered five.  Wonder how long they'll last?

Martin, the second bushing is NLA and no part number in ETKA.  I also 
love that my Bentley doesn't even show the throttle linkage anywhere, 
unless I'm blind.  SO I've got the one diagram, but still don't know how 
it really goes together, particularly with the aluminum plate.

As always, guidance and advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Steve

Martin Pajak wrote:
> Hi Steve,
>
> The actual pedal itself is suspended on two bushings (plastic) and
> circlips on either end.
> So.. either one of the bushings has failed, or one of the circlips are gone.
>
> You sure the pedal itself has moved?
>
> You could also have a failed throttle cable bushing... those are foam and
> designed to fail when you least expect it.
> There is a VW plastic bushing that does the trick and will never fail..
> you will need two of those and might as well when you are in there.
> I have few of those in my dungen if you can't find them.
>
> Cheers
>
>