The 2001 Tahoe has a VERY touchy gas pedal from a stopped position.
I'm thinking a stronger spring would solve that?
I'm thinking a stronger spring would solve that?
Very touchy gas pedal
- Thread starter Jeff Groves
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OneofFew
Full Access Member
Is it sticking? otherwise maybe a spring broke.
OP
OP
It does not seem to be sticking. It's just very touchy when taking off from a stop. I'll be able to check the linkage today.
mountie
Supporting Member
I just bought my 2005 Yukon 8 months ago.... As I cross the intersection, the road has some bumps. My foot moves when I run over the bumps and my peddle is also sensitive. I have to learn to be careful.
I am wondering if I can put some resistance to the peddle.....
I am wondering if I can put some resistance to the peddle.....
Tonyrodz
Resident Resident
I have the same issue.
OP
OP
I found out I have Drive by wire? So not sure yet how to fix my issue unless I can do something to the pedal itself.
mountie
Supporting Member
A sponge under the peddle?
I like a snappy pedal, my 03 Silverado is like that sometimes if you just tap the pedal she want's to do a burnout, I have to warn anybody else that drives it that she's feisty lol, but what people do sometimes is put zip ties on the cable down at the pedal to take out any cable slack, you might want to just take a peek down there and see if that is the case, if so you can just take them off.
OP
OP
Checked the pedal. There are 2 springs on the Drive by wire pedal. NO cables at all.
I believe I can change the one spring with a bit stronger one to tame the burn out take offs.
Will have to remove it to get data then it's just order stiffer springs from McMaster-Carr to try.
I believe I can change the one spring with a bit stronger one to tame the burn out take offs.
Will have to remove it to get data then it's just order stiffer springs from McMaster-Carr to try.
mountie
Supporting Member
Great information...... Thanks.....
