04-22-2014, 02:34 AM
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Throttle not returning!
So my throttle is not coming all the way back to zero when I let off the gas. I replaced the return spring with a shorter spring but it's still doing the same thing. I know I could go even shorter with the spring or get a tighter spring but maybe somebody on here has a better idea. My mechanic just cleaned the throttle body so we can rule that out.
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04-22-2014, 03:39 AM
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Sticky cable? Pull the throttle cable off the throttle body and see if it still does it.
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04-22-2014, 07:31 AM
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If you look in the thread for our sold 89 4Runner in my signature and find a picture of the engine. We tied a piece of nylon cord to the butterfly valve and ran it to a conveniently placed hole in the firewall with an ordinary spring from the hardware store in the middle. A cheap, simple fix...
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04-22-2014, 12:36 PM
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If you look in the thread for our sold 89 4Runner in my signature and find a picture of the engine. We tied a piece of nylon cord to the butterfly valve and ran it to a conveniently placed hole in the firewall with an ordinary spring from the hardware store in the middle. A cheap, simple fix...
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So my guess is that you guys tried replacing the return spring as well but got more leverage out of that setup?
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04-22-2014, 08:11 PM
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So my guess is that you guys tried replacing the return spring as well but got more leverage out of that setup?
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The original spring was worn out and Toyota either didn't stock the part anymore or my dad just didn't want to make the trip to the dealer. But I do know that we just kept the original spring and it was fine with the extra one.
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90% of the build threads in the 5th Gen section consist of Fuel Wheels, Plastidip, Duratracs and window tint.
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1998 4Runner "Diamond" - Daily Driver (rolled & rebuilt) - 3.4 5-Speed, Coastal Bumper, Manual Hubs, 255/80r17 AT3Ws (409k+ Miles)
1997 4Runner "Becky" - Camping Rig - 3.4 Auto (for now), Armored, Cable E-Locked, Coastal Bumper, Sleeper Deck, 255/80r17 AT3Ws (185k+ Miles)
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04-22-2014, 10:45 PM
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Thanks! right on! I will let you know if it works!
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04-24-2014, 02:37 AM
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So I fixed it using chuckles metho in my own way. Speaker wire :/ an a stronger spring. Works very well. The gas pedal is a little bit more stiff but I like it.
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04-24-2014, 02:39 AM
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Another pic
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04-24-2014, 07:18 AM
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Glad I could help
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Originally Posted by STX4Runner
90% of the build threads in the 5th Gen section consist of Fuel Wheels, Plastidip, Duratracs and window tint.
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1998 4Runner "Diamond" - Daily Driver (rolled & rebuilt) - 3.4 5-Speed, Coastal Bumper, Manual Hubs, 255/80r17 AT3Ws (409k+ Miles)
1997 4Runner "Becky" - Camping Rig - 3.4 Auto (for now), Armored, Cable E-Locked, Coastal Bumper, Sleeper Deck, 255/80r17 AT3Ws (185k+ Miles)
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04-24-2014, 08:58 AM
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Nice trick! I'll have to remember this one if mine ever stretches out. Hard to imagine though, as I have almost the opposite problem with my '86.
The pedal is very hard to press and hold down. Wears me out on long drives. I've replaced spring with one from a donor '87 and no change.
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04-24-2014, 12:50 PM
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I had the same problem. I replaced the throttle cable and now it's smooth as can be
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