sluggish throttle response 406 TD

Discussion in 'Peugeot 406' started by Ron, Sep 27, 2006.

  1. Ron

    Ron Guest

    Hi All,
    I own a 97 406 TD which I've had for over 7 years and 150,000
    trouble free miles . Just recently I've noticed the throttle response
    isn't how it should be , the first 1/2" of movement on the pedal does
    nothing , it's noticeable when you change down for a corner or
    something and it doesn't pick up like it should .
    Any ideas what ,if anything , I should check first ?.

    T.I.A. Ron
     
    Ron, Sep 27, 2006
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  2. Ron

    Chris Guest

    Have you tryed to ajust the cable at the pump?it could be the cable is
    stretched
     
    Chris, Sep 27, 2006
    #2
  3. That was my thought as well. I have experienced it on both a 405 and my
    present 406. It is dead easy to adjust, there is a slide on clip that
    holds the cable and the grommet the cable goes into has a series of grooves
    for adjustment.
     
    Keith Willcocks, Sep 27, 2006
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  4. Ron

    paul bray Guest

    try and remove the telescopic damper from the throttle lever its not really
    needed
     
    paul bray, Sep 30, 2006
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  5. Paul
    The throttle damper is used for emission purposes in the UK. I have removed
    mine and had no ill effects. If you remove one of the fixing screws and work
    it back and forward it should compress easily and then when released extend
    quickly. This is the main cause of erratic slow running in some weather
    conditions. DONT THINK ABOUT REPLACING AS THEY COST £120 what a rip off.
    Try running some injector cleaner through the system.
    It is also worth checking the vacuums pipe that runs to the acceptor for the
    turbo this often splits and causes poor braking and poor acceleration.
    Mike
     
    Michael Roche, Oct 2, 2006
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