Throttle cable force limiting spring

[Mandic]

Hi,

Is there a force limiting thingy in the bulkhead which limits the force at which throttle can be opened. So if I press the accelerator pedal too hard throttle arm won't break?

Thanks

Ziga

[Anonymous]

Unfortunately, no. The recommended method, according to a Citroen course I went on is: press accelerator pedal to floor and adjust at the throttle body to give just full opening without strain on the pedal box.
Also bear in mind that the pedal often bends limiting its travel, which can be cured by bending pedal upwards against the stop. The reason for this happening, is overadjustment in the first place.
I often used to do this on cars that customers had brought in, it was a great 'quick tune up' method. All BX owners should try it by pressing accelerator to floor and ensuring that the throttle opens fully!

[Toddman]

^^ That is how I understand it - always worth checking oyu actually get full throttle when the pedal is on th efloor - every little helps

Cheers
Luke

[Mandic]

Well according to a user on 205 forum 205's have this limitter, so I needed to be sure BX has it also. Obviously not

Thanks,

Ziga