Re: [T3] RHD accelerator problem

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 20 Mar 00, at 23:57, aedan mcghie/scotland wrote:

> For some time I had been having problems with the engine revving in an
> uncontrolled way.
> 
> I had assumed that the cable was sticky. However a few things nagged at me
> with this.

> I found that some of this problem was down to the (replacement) carpet
> snagging the accelerator

This is common on LHD cars, too, even with the OE carpet; it can 
sag and catch the "cam" on the back of the gas pedal thus holding 
the pedal down. I assume this is what you also found on your RHD.

> On Friday night I found another feature. The passenger can control the
> accelerator by pushing the floor on that side of the car.

This had me completely thrown, but at this point I didn't realize that 
you were RHD. ;-)

> On Saturday am I
> had a look under the carpet. There is a black metal plate and, sure enough,
> if I press on this plate the accelerator moves. The plate covers the bottom
> of bulkhead on the passenger side.
> 
> I wonder if this is a right hand drive feature. It looks like the pedals
> were set for LHD and then carried across to the right for those of us who
> like to keep our sword arms towards the oncoming traffic.

Yes, the cars were made for LHD and the RHD is a kind of 
modification.

> I have been instructing passengers that they should NOT press their feet on
> the floor anymore.

It is common to find these panels bowed from long pressure and 
use. This happens on both sides. You should start by straightening 
them. Then perhaps there will be enough room that it is no longer a 
problem. They (especially the passenger side) come out easily 
once you remove the screw at the top.

I've never seen a RHD car, so this is just an educated guess. 

Interesting post and a very good observation. Nice detective work!

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054

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