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  1. TRTOM

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    #1 TRTOM, Dec 2, 2012
    Just picked up a 88 TR and drove it from DC to St. Louis with no issues at all. I bought it with 10,200 and it already has 11,600 in just 5 short days. It is a great machine and love driving it. Unfortunately, the throttle started to stick when let off. It would kick down when I quickly reved the engine. Any suggestions? Thanks for your help.
     
  2. f355spider

    f355spider F1 World Champ
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    #2 f355spider, Dec 3, 2012
    Check the floor mats. They will often slide up and contact the pedal, causing a fast idle. Seriously, check that first before doing anything else, and let us know the result of your inspection. ;)
     
  3. GTHill

    GTHill F1 World Champ
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    #3 GTHill, Dec 3, 2012
    Are you trying to break his cruise control? :)

    GT
     
  4. spirot

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    #4 spirot, Dec 3, 2012
    typically the issue is either:

    1. Carpet catching throttle pedal..
    2. Frayed / worn throttle cable chafing inside the cable cover... the metal wire becomes un wound / worn and starts to "grab" on the inner race of the cable cover.

    Not a terrible job, but not fun either.... the throttle should be silky smooth but firm.
     
  5. ernie

    ernie Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #5 ernie, Dec 3, 2012
    lol

    The infamous hidden Ferrari cruse control.
     
  6. TRTOM

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    #6 TRTOM, Dec 4, 2012
    I will check the carpet, hopefully it will be that easy. I will be back home on Thursday and will let you know, but it sounds like this is a pretty common issue. I will let you all know, thanks for the quick response!
     
  7. TRTOM

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    #7 TRTOM, Dec 6, 2012
    Well, checked my carpet and guess what.....it was the reason for my cruise control! I hope all issues are that easy. Thanks for the input.
     
  8. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #8 BigTex, Dec 6, 2012
    Welcome to the club!!!

    It's still not a bad reflex, to always recall you can reach up and turn the key "off"......:D :D :D
     

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