Throttle Pedal adjustment

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Ash21
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Throttle Pedal adjustment

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Hi Everyone

I have just received my Polo back from my partner whilst she has maintained the car with servicing etc it is in need of a little TLC before I sadly sell it on
One of the things I noticed is there is a huge amount of play in the throttle pedal, insofar you can pull it up by about 30 degrees
is there a way of adjusting the throttle pedal?
its' a 2000 SE Auto 1.4, I think it's an electric throttle?
Many thanks
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sandshoes09
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Re: Throttle Pedal adjustment

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These polos don’t have a throttle cable, it’s controlled electronically and has a throttle control sensor at the top of the accelerator pedal linked to the ECU to the throttle body. There is a bit of play on the pedal, I have a GTI which does lift towards you quite a bit.Image
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Janahan
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Re: Throttle Pedal adjustment

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Sounds like the pedal might be a bit loose or worn out. I had a similar issue with my old car where the pedal had some play, and it turned out to be a loose bolt in the pedal assembly. If it’s an electric throttle, there probably isn’t much to adjust, but it’s worth checking the connections or the pedal mechanism itself for anything loose. If nothing’s obvious, it might be time to replace the pedal or check the throttle body and sensors, especially if it’s a 2000 model.
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