Engine - Accelerator Pedal Feels Rough

Bulletin No.
96-029

Issue Date
JUNE 10, 1996

Model
1996 CIVIC

Applicable To
See VEHICLES
AFFECTED

File Under
ENGINE

Rough Feel When Pressing the Accelerator Pedal

SYMPTOM

The accelerator pedal feels rough when you press it. Throttle body operation is not affected.

Many customers may think this problem is low-speed driveability and may not complain. Whenever a vehicle within the affected VIN range comes in for service, inspect the throttle for smooth operation.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The throttle cable.





VEHICLES AFFECTED

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the throttle cable.





1. Loosen the throttle cable locknut, and remove the cable from the bracket. Detach the inner cable from the throttle link.





2. Remove the cable from the guide brackets, then twist and pull the throttle cable grommet out of the bulkhead.





3. Under the dash, detach the inner cable end from the accelerator pedal bracket. Discard the old throttle cable.

4. From the engine compartment, feed a new throttle cable (see PARTS INFORMATION) through the bulkhead, then push and twist the grommet into place. Install the cable in its guide brackets.

5. Attach the inner cable end to the accelerator pedal.

6. Open the throttle valve fully, then attach the inner cable to the throttle link, and install the cable in the bracket without tightening the locknut.





7. Turn the adjusting nut until you have 10 to 12 mm of cable deflection, then tighten the locknut.

8. Check the accelerator pedal; it should feel smooth when you operate it, and it should open the throttle valve fully when you press it to the floor.

PARTS INFORMATION

Throttle Cable

LX - P/N 17910-S01-C03, H/C 5041157
CX, DX - P/N 17910-S01-G03, H/C 5038195
EX, HX: - P/N 17910-S01-A02, H/C 5038138

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty: The normal warranty applies.

Out of warranty: Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

Operation number: 216103

Flat rate time: 0.4 hour

Failed part: P/N 17910-S01-A01
H/C 4810370

Defect code: 030

B99

Template ID: LX - 96-029A
CX, DX - 96-029B
EX, HX - 96-029C