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Discussion in '360/430' started by afb86, Aug 15, 2013.

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  1. afb86

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    #1 afb86, Aug 15, 2013
    Hello gentlemen, my 360 6sp manual threw a CEL for throttle pedal potentiometer. Anyone ever experience this? Is it possible for it to get dirty or a little corroded and just needs to be taken out and cleaned?
     
  2. KILOCHARLIE

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    #2 KILOCHARLIE, Aug 16, 2013
    I had the same recently. Also on a trip the throttle unit stopped working completely for about 15 mins. Apparently its a common problem as resistance builds up at the plug. Remove the kick panel if you still have one, disconnect the white plug that comes from the unit, light spray with wd40 or some sort of contact cleaner, wipe, let dry and reconnect. Seems to have worked for me fingers crossed but let us know how you get on.
     
  3. afb86

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    #3 afb86, Aug 16, 2013
    I removed the pedal assembly and took out the potentiometer and cleaned it as best as I could. Put everything back and no problem, when out for a good hour long drive and so far so good! Thanks for your input, seems like over the years dirt and dust build up could create a signal loss.
     
  4. mello

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    #4 mello, Aug 22, 2013
    I'm curious, what's the mileage on your car?
     
  5. afb86

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    #5 afb86, Aug 22, 2013
    28000 miles
     
  6. KILOCHARLIE

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    #6 KILOCHARLIE, Aug 22, 2013
    No worries! So you actually removed the unit from the car and disassembled it? Was it easy to do? Will do the same if my problem comes back. Nice one.
     
  7. afb86

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    #7 afb86, Aug 22, 2013
    Yea, its pretty straight forward, however mine was just dirty. There wasn't any serious corrosive damage.
     
  8. KILOCHARLIE

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    #8 KILOCHARLIE, Aug 22, 2013
    Nice. The diagram looks like its quite complicated for my skill level. What bits required removal and cleaning? I might do this as a preventative measure as if the unit stopped working again but this time on a motorway, i would **** myself!

    Did you notice any difference in operation from before the problem occured too? Maybe sharper response?

    Here's a link to the diagram as my phone won't embed it for some reason...
    http://www.eurospares.co.uk/userImages/005/Large/005_018.gif
     
  9. afb86

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    #9 afb86, Aug 22, 2013
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    #10 KILOCHARLIE, Aug 22, 2013
    Great tip. Thanks a lot.
     
  11. afb86

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    #11 afb86, Aug 22, 2013
    No problem!
     

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