2002 Honda Accord gas pedal balky

154,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LITTLEDABWILLDO
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The first few times I depress the gas pedal it catches a little with the first downward push. This continues for a minute or two.
Feb 10, 2009 at 2:46 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi Littledabwilldo,

This is usually caused by a dirty throttle body. The throttle valve is being restricted by build ups.

Remove the air intake hose and with some carb cleaner on a piece of rag, scrub the inside of the throttle body clean with the throttle fully opened and it should do the trick.
Feb 18, 2009 at 7:44 AM
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