Accelerator Problem

[Robert Offer]

Hi all,
I have a "Y" Vectra 2.2 CD and it has developed a squeak on the accelerator pedal - quite annoying really. I'm fairly sure there isn't a mouse underneath it! I seem to recall that it may well be a "fly by wire" unit - how do I set about curing this annoying noise? Is it likely to be mechanical or electrical? It would be nice to be prepared for the job. Thanks for any help / advice. Regards Rob

 

[Bilko130]

Hi all,
I have a "Y" Vectra 2.2 CD and it has developed a squeak on the accelerator pedal - quite annoying really. I'm fairly sure there isn't a mouse underneath it! I seem to recall that it may well be a "fly by wire" unit - how do I set about curing this annoying noise? Is it likely to be mechanical or electrical? It would be nice to be prepared for the job. Thanks for any help / advice. Regards Rob

Hi Rob,
Such a small problem that I made a lot of money out of thanks to the Vx warranty! It's an easy one to fix, Get a flat blade screwdriver, undo the three or so clips under the dash, look at the accelerator pedal, you will see a ball-joint type linkage at the top of the pedal assembly. Lube (With a suitable lubricant, I.E. WD40..) the ball links of this assembly. Carry out test sweep of accelerator linkage, no squeak.... Hope this helps Bilko130

 

[Alan (archive)]

Is it still within the 3 year warranty? If so, a dealer will do it for you under warranty.

It is easy to do as Bilko says though.

 

[Guest]

Is it still within the 3 year warranty? If so, a dealer will do it for you under warranty.

It is easy to do as Bilko says though.

Yes it is, did mine the same way. I used thin oil though not WD40.
Dave

 

[Robert Offer]

Thanks all,
Seems like it's a mechanical problem not electrical and a simple fix by all accounts. I appreciate all your help and comments Cheers Rob