PH1 172 high idle

[Waitey]

My 172 has a stiff accelerator pedal and every now and again it'll idle at 2500 rpm.

I think the cable is sticking. Anyone know how much a new one is?

 

[Jay Payne]

iirc it was something like 20 -25 quid when I bought mine, not too bad to fit, need to take off the rivers front wheel and liner to get to where it comes through the bulkhead. I think there is a guide on it

 

[Waitey]

Thanks Burp.

I'll try greasing it first. Could just be corroded near the TB.

 

[Jay Payne]

Just replace it mate, you will be surprised by the difference.

It could even be starting to fray at the pedal end and jamming up in the outer casing (Ive seen 3 cars do this)

It will either snap or stick wide open one day

 

[Waitey]

Just replace it mate, you will be surprised by the difference.

It could even be starting to fray at the pedal end and jamming up in the outer casing (Ive seen 3 cars do this)

It will either snap or stick wide open one day

Time for another renault to claim more of my knuckle skin then. lol

 

[Bazzon]

Ours used to do the exact same thing, poor mans cruise control!

 

[Jamesstone]

Cruise control FTW :boring:

 

[Waitey]

Lol in 5th is does actually drive at 55 by its self.

 

[The_Pirate]

www.eurocarparts.com waitey, alot cheaper than Renault for the same friggin part!

 

[Christopher]

I greased mine when this happened. It solved the problem... until the cable snapped on the M62. At rush hour.

 

[Waitey]

www.eurocarparts.com waitey, alot cheaper than Renault for the same friggin part!

Odd comes up for not having one for a PH1 172.

 

[Kemixx]

Also having a similar problem. Local parts place doesn't stock one for the ph1 172 either and don't fancy putting a fortune into renaults pocket. Might make one out of hair

 

[Andyman]

By the time youve faffed about you could have bought it and fitted it. lol

Buy it from Reno and dont be gay, its only 20 odd sheets

 

[The_Pirate]

Odd comes up for not having one for a PH1 172.

You would be suprised mate!

 

[Waitey]

Ordered one from Reno

£19+vat

 

[danh90]

I know this thread is years old just wondering if the new cable fixed your problem as I'm having the same as you

 

[Coops Mk1]

i had same issue, cable frayed and jammed, i was lazy though and simply ripped out the old cable from inside the sheath and fed some cheap ass cable through and chocolate blocked the end back on at the throttle body, worked a treat and cost peanuts. high idle gone