Tight Throttle

[Racebred]

i also have the same car, but i dont feel it. have you tried any other cars, PML demos or friends'? And then make a comparison. If yours really does feel different, i'm not sure if your DBW program (drive by wire) needs to be recalibrated. This can be easily and very quickly done once hooked up.

 

[piggyboyz]

Re: Tight Throttle

It is not as smooth as it should be, I have look at several forums and magazine, they have mentioned that this is a manufacturer problem for E46 built after year 2001 - the acclerator unit does not gives you a smooth 'feel' and should be replace by BMW.

Gecko

I am just wondering if the "not smooth" u mentioned is refering to the pedal travel not smooth or is it the rate of acceleration not smooth ??

For the pedal not smooth, u might wanna try greasing / cleaning the rod behind the pedal with some lubricant (like KY) kekeke !!!

If it's the rate of acceleration, then it might be a lot more things to consider, from a faulty throttle body, to misfiring spark plug to a shaky right leg, all of which, will result in unsmooth acceleration...

 

[lr_td5]

It's not the engine.

Whether the car is standstill or driven, I can feel that the electronic thorttle is "tight". like you say, maybe need grease or gel.

Hopefully PML can settle this.

 

[ryan]

It's not the engine.

Whether the car is standstill or driven, I can feel that the electronic thorttle is "tight". like you say, maybe need grease or gel.

Hopefully PML can settle this.

Sounds like a sticky pedal situation for me. A lot of folks in the US had this problem. They went to the dealer to sort it out for free, and it took a very short time.

 

[lr_td5]

Had the car serviced today for Inspection 1, cost almost $700!!! worst my sticky pedal is not cured yet. got to make another appointment to get it done. This will be the 4th time! imagine the time i spent.

PML better get it done, I am getting impatient!

 

[E46]

Had the car serviced today for Inspection 1, cost almost $700!!! worst my sticky pedal is not cured yet. got to make another appointment to get it done. This will be the 4th time! imagine the time i spent.

PML better get it done, I am getting impatient!

bro same problem with you but I'm a bit bo chap .... haha might get it geased up this weekend though. take care.

 

[lr_td5]

HA HA HA, PML has finally flew in a new accelerator unit for me, but I still have to let them have my bimmer for a day.

so difficult to change an accelerator unit??? hopefully they do not fool me this time!

Anyway, my rear door and fender kanna bang by a hyundai van. My chio chio steel grey paint work gone! sob sob...

LTA should allow windows on these van, such a big blind spot, dangerous for everyone.

 

[lr_td5]

My sticky pedal is FIXED! feels so GOOODDDDD....