Accelerator pedal

Jonathankime · Feb 28th, 2020, 07:14

Hi,

Just wondering if anybody else's little switch on there accelerator pedal clicks back up after pressing the throttle all the way down and releasing ?

I'm sure mine never used to do this and is quite annoying now.

Thanks.

gaby · Feb 28th, 2020, 08:03

Perhaps the switch is "sticky" and releases a bit slower than it should.
I would contact my dealer, perhaps the switch will fail over time.

scw · Feb 28th, 2020, 08:25

Mine does this on release if I stomp on the pedal. It's been doing it since I got the car and doesn't seem to have had any adverse effect. Hopefully it just sounds worse than it actually is!

Steve

Berkshirebob · Feb 28th, 2020, 10:30

We’re not talking about the kick-down switch here are we?

Davebbass · Feb 28th, 2020, 12:20

Mine does that too, didn't even think anything of it... Following this thread now!

Clan · Feb 28th, 2020, 12:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonathankime

Hi,

Just wondering if anybody else's little switch on there accelerator pedal clicks back up after pressing the throttle all the way down and releasing ?

I'm sure mine never used to do this and is quite annoying now.

Thanks.

That is the Kickdown simulation device for auto models . You will know what I mean if you are familiar with autos before the 1990's when they were all mechanical . IT doesn't do anything , it is just a clicker at the full throttle position .

James77 · Feb 28th, 2020, 12:52

I don't use full throttle, too much fuel is set free into the motor!

Jonathankime · Feb 28th, 2020, 17:05

Finished work today and took a chance and sprayed some WD40 spray onto the switch and hinge part of the pedal, it has freed it up lovely you can feel the pedal push back too once released.

One job off the list just the squeeky brakes next

James77 · Feb 28th, 2020, 19:26

Does the switch actually do anything?
Had a glance under the pedal today and there it is a small switch.
Never knew I had such a thing.

Jonathankime · Feb 28th, 2020, 20:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by James77

Does the switch actually do anything?
Had a glance under the pedal today and there it is a small switch.
Never knew I had such a thing.

Think it just activates the kick down, mine would stay stuck in for about 30 seconds after the full acceleration then pop back up making a loud click noise ha.

Also I find that every so often if I get in the car without starting it then depress the accelerator pedal, twist and hold the start knob until all the usual lights come on then go out then start the car it feels like it drives nicer.
Probably placebo effect but hey

Feb 28th, 2020, 07:14	#1
Jonathankime New Member Last Online: Jan 26th, 2021 19:02 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Newcastle upon tyne	Accelerator pedal Hi, Just wondering if anybody else's little switch on there accelerator pedal clicks back up after pressing the throttle all the way down and releasing ? I'm sure mine never used to do this and is quite annoying now. Thanks. __________________ S90 D4 Momentum Mussel Blue

Feb 28th, 2020, 08:03	#2
gaby Premier Member Last Online: Today 07:45 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Belgium	Perhaps the switch is "sticky" and releases a bit slower than it should. I would contact my dealer, perhaps the switch will fail over time. __________________ 2018 XC90 T5 (5 seater)

Feb 28th, 2020, 10:30	#4
Berkshirebob Member Last Online: Mar 5th, 2022 14:33 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Newbury	We’re not talking about the kick-down switch here are we? __________________ MY19 V90 D4 R Design. Osmium Grey

Feb 28th, 2020, 12:20	#5
Davebbass Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 00:19 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Holmfirth	Mine does that too, didn't even think anything of it... Following this thread now! __________________ V90 D4 R Design Pro - Savile Grey

Feb 28th, 2020, 12:52	#7
James77 Senior Member Last Online: Today 08:16 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Fleet	I don't use full throttle, too much fuel is set free into the motor! __________________ MY19 Volvo XC60 T5 AWD, Fusion Red, Blonde Leather, Dark Tints, 19inch wheels on summers, 18inch ALUTEC on winters.

Feb 28th, 2020, 08:25	#3
scw Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 08:53 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Melton Mowbray	Mine does this on release if I stomp on the pedal. It's been doing it since I got the car and doesn't seem to have had any adverse effect. Hopefully it just sounds worse than it actually is! Steve

Feb 28th, 2020, 17:05	#8
Jonathankime New Member Last Online: Jan 26th, 2021 19:02 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Newcastle upon tyne	Finished work today and took a chance and sprayed some WD40 spray onto the switch and hinge part of the pedal, it has freed it up lovely you can feel the pedal push back too once released. One job off the list just the squeeky brakes next __________________ S90 D4 Momentum Mussel Blue

Feb 28th, 2020, 19:26	#9
James77 Senior Member Last Online: Today 08:16 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Fleet	Does the switch actually do anything? Had a glance under the pedal today and there it is a small switch. Never knew I had such a thing. __________________ MY19 Volvo XC60 T5 AWD, Fusion Red, Blonde Leather, Dark Tints, 19inch wheels on summers, 18inch ALUTEC on winters.

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