Fuel system

Accelerator Cable Free Play Inspection and Adjustment

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PROCEDURE

1. Start the engine and let it run at idle speed.
2. Check that the accelerator cable has no free play.

3. Если трос акселератора имеет свободный ход, отрегулируйте его следующим образом:

3. If the accelerator cable has free play, adjust it as follows:

– loosen the adjusting nut so that the throttle lever is free;
– eliminate any sharp bends in the accelerator cable;
– to move the cable housing toward the throttle lever, turn the adjusting nut until the throttle lever begins to move, then back it off one turn and tighten the adjusting nut.

Test yourself

A quick Hyundai Accent quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.