Anybody have any advice re push pull hand controls with a sticky accelerator pedal? I think they are MPS, just the standard kind. The handle is sticking when in down (accelerate) position, and I have to push it back up, instead of it going back up on its own. The car is also "bucking" when I accelerate to go up a hill, almost like it may not be getting enough gas? Its not a transmission problem, the car is a new mazda with less the 25K on it. Just seeking a simple cure (oil the rods?)before I have to pay someone to look at it. Hand controls were installed in AZ and I'm in CO so cant go back to dealer for maintenance. thanks for any advice
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The hand controls probably worked correctly at one time and now they don't. Is that right? If so I would suspect they mounting slipped out of alignment due to not being tightened enough. If it were mine, that is what I'd look at.I have had periodic paralysis all my life. I lost my ability to walk in 2011 beginning with a spinal block, which was used for a hip fracture caused by periodic paralysis.
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Originally posted by Podkane View PostThe car is also "bucking" when I accelerate to go up a hill, almost like it may not be getting enough gas?
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thank you all...knew I would get good feedback from you guys! I will try to post a pic- as nonoise said- the controls have worked fine up until about a month ago, when we were coming back from a road trip where I used the cruise controls almost exclusively. it started out as the throttle handle sticking in the accelerate position, and I had to push it back up. just progressed to the bucking thing over a couple weeks. My husband looked the controls over and oiled some stuff, but he is no mechanic. We'll try August West suggestion, as last resort, then maybe find a mechanic here in town, before going into the "experts" in the Springs. Thanks again guys
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Having driven with hand controls for over 40 years, and installed a few hundred sets, I have never seen a set that didn't require periodic service and lubrication.
There are usually several close fitting parts, pivots, ball joints, etc.
When I lived in areas with varying humidity and temperature, it seems the parts develop a little layer of rust-and on close fitting parts, that can cause binding, like you describe.
Seriously, if the accelerator is sticking, GET IT SERVICED!-You are dangerous to yourself, and everyone else on the road.
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