Accelerator Pedal Sticks

shebuilt · Post by **shebuilt** » Fri May 03, 2013 2:18 pm

Hello.

Entertaining a 1978 530i with some small issues. Please help if you can and thank you.

1. Accelerator pedal stays stuck in down position revving car unless physically pulled up will not retract.
2. A/C blows warm

Appreciate opinions and similar experiences with fixes. I am tying to avoid towing car home if accelerator pedal is a simple fix.

alotawatts · Post by **alotawatts** » Fri May 03, 2013 3:05 pm

Check / lube the bushings #4 in picture on the engine side of the firewall. From there check and lube all of the linkage points to the engine.
Inside where the arm connects to the pedal hole can get crusty too.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=35&fg=10

shebuilt · Post by **shebuilt** » Wed May 15, 2013 8:32 am

Thanks...would this cause it not to return? It stays stuck down and I have to physically pull it back to position.

Falkenberg · Post by **Falkenberg** » Wed May 15, 2013 10:01 am

If it's like the carburetted M30, there is a spring that is also responsible for the pedal return, it is located under the intake runners (drivers side if the wheel is on the left), number 6 in this drawing:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=35&fg=10
Check if it's there, and mounted correctly. And maybe grease the linkage while you're there. Mine had bush #3 broken as well.

pappentl · Post by **pappentl** » Wed May 15, 2013 3:45 pm

I had a problem with having to manually pull up on the gas pedal. I removed the pivot point on the engine (under the intake manifold) and cleaned and lubricated it. This took care of my problem. See #4 in the attached picture.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=35&fg=10

GripGreg · Post by **GripGreg** » Wed May 15, 2013 4:44 pm

SHEBUILT
The answer to your question is yes!
You physically push down on the accelerator & it gets stuck in that position,
so, you have to respond with equal & opposite pressure.
It, at least, makes sense to me.

shebuilt · Post by **shebuilt** » Wed May 15, 2013 8:36 pm

GripGreg wrote:SHEBUILT
The answer to your question is yes!
You physically push down on the accelerator & it gets stuck in that position,
so, you have to respond with equal & opposite pressure.
It, at least, makes sense to me.

Hilarious! I love these forums. OK now simmer down and take a look at the photos!

shebuilt · Post by **shebuilt** » Wed May 15, 2013 8:44 pm

I took photos. I see where you guys are correct and I will order those bushings. Can you tell me does it simply pull out and I push the bushings in? Also the cable on top seems to be missing something?

Any thing else anyone sees out of place, please let me know! Thanks guys.

Mike W. · Post by **Mike W.** » Wed May 15, 2013 9:30 pm

That return spring isn't in the right place. I can't think of where it goes at the moment, but it doesn't go on the pedal itself. Good sharp pictures at least though!

On A/C, your hoses are bad, at least on the high side and perhaps all, and it's out of refrigerant. There may or may not be additional problems, but I'd lay money on the above at least.

GripGreg · Post by **GripGreg** » Wed May 15, 2013 11:25 pm

OKAY: I know everyone is wondering, and we all want to be politically correct:
F#*k it! ARE YOU MALE OR FEMALE!!

So we know who we're dealing with!!
It makes a difference!!
I mean,,the 'shebuilt' handle throws me for a small loop!
You are welcome, who ever you are,,,,,but!

Falkenberg · Post by **Falkenberg** » Thu May 16, 2013 3:25 am

the spring should be attached near the steering column / heater valve / brake switch:

shebuilt · Post by **shebuilt** » Thu May 16, 2013 7:43 pm

GripGreg wrote:OKAY: I know everyone is wondering, and we all want to be politically correct:
F#*k it! ARE YOU MALE OR FEMALE!! So we know who we're dealing with!!
It makes a difference!!
I mean,,the 'shebuilt' handle throws me for a small loop!
You are welcome, who ever you are,,,,,but!

I get that all the time Greg...I am indeed a woman! Along with shoes, I have a fixation for BMW's!

shebuilt · Post by **shebuilt** » Thu May 16, 2013 7:46 pm

Can anyone tell me how to get the new bushings on the accelerator linkage?

shebuilt · Post by **shebuilt** » Thu May 16, 2013 9:22 pm

Ok guys...I always like to update with solutions in case someone else has the issue.

It was incorrect placement as the guys assisted in this posting and it needs a tension spring and shackle.

Part no. 35-41-1-106-272
35-41-1-102-186

On to the next project!