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Diagnosis and Testing|Removal and Installation > < 310-02 Acceleration Control|Specifications

Cougar 1999 (08.1998-01.2001)

Acceleration Control - Acceleration Control Cougar 1999 (08/1998-01/2001)
Diagnosis and Testing

Inspection and Verification

  1. Verify the customer concern by operating the system.
  1. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.

Visual Inspection Chart

Mechanical
  • Linkage
  • Return spring
  • Accelerator cable
  1. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
  1. If the concern is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart.

Symptom Chart

Symptom Chart

Symptom Possible Sources Action
Accelerator pedal is hard to depress or has a rough/raspy or sticky feel
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Damaged accelerator cable.
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INSTALL a new accelerator cable.
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Accelerator cable incorrectly installed.
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CHECK the accelerator cable for correct installation.
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Worn or damaged throttle body.
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INSTALL a new throttle body. REFER to Section  303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls / 303-04B Fuel Charging and Controls. (2.0L). REFER to Section  303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls / 303-04B Fuel Charging and Controls. (2.5L).
Accelerator pedal sticks/does not return freely
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Damaged accelerator cable.
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INSTALL a new accelerator cable.
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Accelerator cable incorrectly installed.
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CHECK the accelerator cable for correct installation.
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Weak or broken throttle return spring.
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INSTALL a new throttle return spring.
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Worn or damaged throttle body.
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INSTALL a new throttle body. REFER to Section  303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls / 303-04B Fuel Charging and Controls. (2.0L). REFER to Section  303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls / 303-04B Fuel Charging and Controls. (2.5L).
High engine idle speed
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Damaged accelerator cable.
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INSTALL a new accelerator cable.
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Accelerator cable incorrectly installed.
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CHECK the accelerator cable for correct installation.

Diagnosis and Testing|Removal and Installation > < 310-02 Acceleration Control|Specifications