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Chrysler Pacifica Sticking Throttle
I have a 2006 Pacifica FWD Base with 56,000 miles. Over the last couple of months, the throttle has become harder to push down. The other day while pulling away from a stop sign in the rain, I pressed the throttle about an eighth on inch, and the car did not move. I pushed harder and harder, and then the throttle moved about half an inch and I spun the right front tire. Last night my wife was backing uphill out of a parking spot. She gave about half an inch of throttle, and the throttle stuck in that position. She had to slam on the brakes to stop the car.
Has anyone else had this problem? Do I need to remove my air cleaner and spray cleaner into the throttle body?
Has anyone else had this problem? Do I need to remove my air cleaner and spray cleaner into the throttle body?
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Ours is going in this Wed for the same problem....resistance for the first 1/4" of travel. A minor annoyance when trying give it gas on the freeway.
Dealer replaced a gas pedal assembly on one 2 weeks ago with a similar problem.
Might want to look at the actual pedal assembly and lubricate it.
thanks
vic
They ordered a new gas pedal assembly..but forgot to order a "clip" necessary. It was a wasted trip to the dealer and a real PIA. Next trip is this week.
Will keep you all informed.
Vic
I appreciate the update. I was under the hood checking the throttle, and everything looks okay. The throttle return spring is very strong.
I checked my gas pedal under the dash, and it seems okay. As you know, the floor mat has the locating device near the seat, so the floor mat does not interfere with the gas pedal.
I mentioned something to my wife about lubricating the throttle, and she said not to as soon I will be turning the heater on and get the oil smell in the car. Not that I'm henpecked or anything.
Will try it now and see if it helped.
thanks
Vic
I appreciate the update. Please let us know how you make out. Good Luck!
Its not a problem with the cable or linkage, its the throttle body plate binging up within its bore. If you clean it and remove the muck, it will be ok for a little while, but ultimately the T/B will need to be replaced to completely eliminate the problem. Hopefully they revised the T/B like Ford did with the Explorer throttle body recall. Same problem, but a LOT worse. THe gas would snap after you pressed hard enough on it and you would do a huge burn-out! Ha!
Nice car but I cannot live with this, its too dangerous. If chrysler cannot fix it perminately free I'm trading it sap!
Ps. The air bag lite comes on also. Crysler has PROBLEMS, Its my last one!!!
Pss. It has the Oil Comsumptson Problem too. Uses a quart of oil every week! Thats with 10w 50 oil. Its not a keeper! Dont buy one! :mad:
P.S. Use a tooth brush your not currenting using for your teeth! lol
BTW, the engine uses no oil and it appears very clean on the dipstick. I have the oil changed regularly. The only other problem experienced is the Tire Pressure Monitor light. Could be due to a slow leak in one tire.