[V8] ' 93 V8Q - Accelarator/throttle shaft

[W]

Thanks for the response. I already fixed that part(1/2" cable ferrule) of
the issue with the accelerator cable. This issue appears to be with the
return spring on the throttle shaft and/or the little 'box' thing that sits
in the firewall that the cable come through. No-one seems to know what this
box is or does but mine is detached from the retainer and there is a spring
inside the box. Guess will have to consult the 'dealer' on this.

Allan
Washington, DC
'93 Audi V8 Q
'91 Suzuki Samurai
'90 VW Corrado G60
'84 Audi 4000S Q
'81 Triumph TR8
'73 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 

-----Original Message-----
From: bw at UDel.Edu [mailto:bw at UDel.Edu] 
Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 11:02 PM
To: W; v8 at audifans.com
Subject: Re: [V8] ' 93 V8Q - Accelarator/throttle shaft

  I found a problem that resulted in similar symptoms, but had it's origin
at the cable end in the firewall, where it connects with the pedal. The 1
1/2" cable ferrule left it's seat and it's end was pressing against the
holder. This increased the housing length and caused the cable to come under
tension in it's housing.
   The result was the accelerator stayed on when there was no pressure on
the pedal. Easy to look up above the pedal and see if the ferrule is out of
place.  Bob in Delaware. 
    Anyone near me? My '93 may be evicted by the County and need a place to
be... 
This shouldn't happen to a '93.