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'05 OBW Stiffer Gas Pedal Spring? Warrenty Fix, Cruise Control Humping On Downgrades?


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I still can't rest my foot on the gas pedal of my 'fly by wire' '05 OB without excelerating. I have to hover my foot 'on' it; very tiring. A stiffer spring(s) at the pedal joint would do it. Anyone know if they're available now? It's been harshing my Subi buzz for two years! THERE HAS TO BE SOME REMEDY AVAILABLE!

 

Also noticed chatter a while back about a a warrenty fix for cruise control jumpin' and jerkin' on long downgrades. I didn't think much of it then BUT notice it now. Are there any 'magic' words or phrases I should/could use to get my 'puter upgraded under warrenty?

 

Thanks.

 

Juan

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You shouldn't be "resting" your foot on the accelerator. Use the cruise control. When do you experience/most notice the fact you are accelerating?

 

When my foot comes in contact with the pedal in any way. My foot's not made of lead. I shouldn't have to 'cock' it ovet the pedal.

 

Juan

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My suggestion would be to pull the accelerator pedal assembly out, find out where the spring is, and see if there's any way to install another one, or replace the stock one with a heavier duty spring.

 

Either way, it's going to be a custom job.

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