2013 RXV accelerator sticking

magnmac

Well thanks to reading other posts I determined this was the issue with my new cart not moving. I removed the floor, cleaned all the guck out, and lubed up the sliders for the pedal. It still would not completely return as it should and depress the plunger, so I decided to place a zip tie above the end of the spring to give it a little more tension. This works for now; the pedal completely returns on its own, but I am wondering how long the tie will last before it breaks.

Is there another spring missing on this pedal? I see a spot in the pedal arm half way up which looks like a place to put a spring... Or does anyone know why it is so loose?

Secondly is it a good idea to block the openings below the floor somehow to prevent crap from flying up through the holes? Or is all of this being deposited from golfers shoes?

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mcalan

Hi Magnmac,

I am a newbie to all RXV as some will confirm. I have had a load of issues to get done with mine.
In my attempt to rebuild my cart, one on the list of fixes to be done was (very common I am told) a weak throttle pedal spring.
I have overcome this by sleeving a short 18mm section of hard rubber (thick walled) fuel hose over the tail of the spring where it rests against the casting.
So far 100% fix in that the pedal returns fully everytime.
I would guess in the long term a new OEM spring is the only long term fix?
Hope this helps
Regards
Mcalan

BobBoyce

You can cut a couple of short pieces of tubing that will fit over the spring ends, and slip them in place. An external spring can be added as well.

magnmac

Tubing on the spring seems better; then I can put it on both ends of the spring. Thanks guys.

BobBoyce

I've done it and it works. If you depress the pedal and remove the rubber bumper, it'll allow you to move the pedal further forward to release some tension from the spring ends to make it easier. That rubber bumper has a round rubber taper on the back side that locks into the hole. If you are gentle with a tool to depress the taper and work it back through the hole, that bumper can be reused. It it breaks, just glue it back on with a flexible adhesive.

Debris tends to build up in those pedal compartments, it comes in from under the cart and around the pedal holes. It's a good idea to check and clean them occasionally.

Bob