New owner of 02 ls v8, throttle sticking need help

[02lsveight]

I just bought my LS 2 weeks ago and love it. I romped on it a bit getting on the freeway today and the throttle stuck. The rpm was stayimg at 3000 and I had to ride the brake to keep it from accelerating. I got off at the next exit and it unstuck and I was able to resume normal driving. Any help would be appreciated in tracking down this problem, I don't want to be afraid to step on the pedal. Thanks in advance.set

 

[chocolat1701]

get some throttle body cleaner and a toothbrush and start cleaning it.

 

[02lsveight]

get some throttle body cleaner and a toothbrush and start cleaning it.

Ok, can you give me a little more info on what and how to clean it? I am brand new to this car and any info would help a lot.

 

[LS4me]

Check for sticky throttle linkage. Also the pedal mounting.

 

[02lsveight]

I got it to do it a couple times with the car off and it feels like the throttle cable is binding up. Off the next two days so hopefully I can track it down. Maybe some graphite lube in the cable? Or is that a no no on these cars?

 

[purevilpleasure]

Check the carpet and floor mat too.

 

[regiment1]

Chances are the throttle body is gummy. Start there. I cleaned mine out with clean towels, rather than using the cleaner, but it wasn't too badly gummed up. Solved my sticking problem.

Search this site using google (site:lincolnvscadillac.com lincoln ls throttle body), and you'll find posts with pics of it's location and how you get to it.

 

[G-RELL]

use "site:lincolnvscadillac.com" to search everything else you have a question on

 

[mustangtc65]

This happened to me also. It turned out to be the plastic cover under the dash. There is a very narrow gap were the petal arm can make contact with the cover. I must have kicked it or something. Moved it back and was good to go. Hopefully your fix will be as simple as mine was.