No Throttle Response

Grounded · 08-08-2008, 02:46 PM

When my S 2000 warms up & I am leaving a traffic light from a stop my throttle acts like it doesn’t work for the first inch or so. I have to really gas it for it to respond & it kind of clears up like it is loaded up but it isn't & I wind up going much faster than I really wanted to. It almost seems as though when it idles it gets hot enough for something to not work right. While I am driving it works perfect but after stopping for a light it acts up. I pulled up in front of the ups store. Got out dropped off a package got back in the car started it up & started to leave & blend into traffic It did it & I really had to punch it.

Anyone had any experience with a throttle problem/

It is a 2007 with 2600 miles on it.

JOECHY · 08-08-2008, 03:05 PM

Not an engine expert however, it seems like your S is still under factory warrenty. Let the experts at Honda check it out for free!! Go get your money's worth!!

J'sS2K · 08-08-2008, 03:16 PM

Maybe you put it in 3rd instead of 1st. It happened to me once.

Or, something is wrong with your DBW.

Grounded · 08-08-2008, 03:25 PM

I just got off of the phone with a good service writer (hard to find) at Santa
Ana Honda really seems to know about the S cars he said I don’t drive it enough or hard enough. It sits for weeks at a time & I don’t rev it up much. It has been doing it for a dozen times at least every time I take it out me can remember.

He said the throttle body plate might be gummed up

Does that sound like it?

J'sS2K · 08-08-2008, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Grounded

I just got off of the phone with a good service writer (hard to find) at Santa
Ana Honda really seems to know about the S cars he said I don’t drive it enough or hard enough. It sits for weeks at a time & I don’t rev it up much. It has been doing it for a dozen times at least every time I take it out me can remember.

He said the throttle body plate might be gummed up

Does that sound like it?

Honestly, that's the most ridiculous explaination I've heard.

DJJSR · 08-08-2008, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Grounded

really seems to know about the S cars he said I don’t drive it enough or hard enough. ........He said the throttle body plate might be gummed up

Does that sound like it?

I don't think so. Try another dealer. You may have a problem with the DBW system.

H20 · 08-08-2008, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DJJSR

I don't think so. Try another dealer. You may have a problem with the DBW system.

Agree. I have an 07 with 3000 miles. Don't drive it enough. Some people just talk to hear their own voices. Pisses me off. Something is wrong and they need to fix it! Go elsewhere.

Vezna31 · 08-08-2008, 10:15 PM

I'll offer to do you the favor of taking it to a race track for the day on some 100 octane racing fuel. I bet you will get it back and get better gas mileage than you've ever had.

04hfpEP3 · 08-09-2008, 11:16 AM

either do it yourself, or tell a honda tech to check the throttle cable. i doubt it could be loose, but maybe one of the nuts slipped or something... i tightened mine up on my ep3 for better throttle response

DJJSR · 08-09-2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 04hfpEP3

either do it yourself, or tell a honda tech to check the throttle cable. i doubt it could be loose, but maybe one of the nuts slipped or something...

No throttle cable hfp. Drive by wire started in '06.

J'sS2K · 08-09-2008, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DJJSR

No throttle cable hfp. Drive by wire started in '06.

It does have a cable, but not to the throttle body. You can adjust it too. I read it on S2Ki.

OP, trying searching there.

DJJSR · 08-10-2008, 06:26 AM

Yellow arrow points to throttle body. Red arrow points to the wires connected to the control servo.

J'sS2K · 08-10-2008, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DJJSR

Yellow arrow points to throttle body. Red arrow points to the wires connected to the control servo.

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php...&#entry8640563

salthepalfromcal · 04-12-2009, 11:00 PM

Hey grounded! Did you find the problem? I had the SAME EXACT PROBLEM ON MY AP1 S2000.... Posted in my previous thread...: http://s2000.com/forums/engine-tech-...le-clutch.html It does it every now n then. Still really havent found the problem? Did the Honda technician tell you it had to do with the throttle body? Mass Air Sensor? Please let me know... Thank You

Grounded · 04-13-2009, 09:02 AM

I dont think my problem is the same thing as yours. My 2007 has throttle by wire, not a cable directly connected to the throttle body.
My experience was it needed some miles on it. That solved the problem for me.
No throttle response for you might be the TPS switch maybe a bad connection on the plug or the part itself.
When you put your foot down on the gas the cable opens the throttle, the TPS switch tells the ECM that you pushed on the gas & do your thing, that mifht be a place to start, also see if you can pull a code. good luck.

Scooter · 04-13-2009, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Vezna31

I'll offer to do you the favor of taking it to a race track for the day on some 100 octane racing fuel. I bet you will get it back and get better gas mileage than you've ever had.

I'm intrigued, vez, why does the mileage get better? Or is it only while the 100 is in the tank?

08-08-2008, 02:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Grounded Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 20	No Throttle Response When my S 2000 warms up & I am leaving a traffic light from a stop my throttle acts like it doesn’t work for the first inch or so. I have to really gas it for it to respond & it kind of clears up like it is loaded up but it isn't & I wind up going much faster than I really wanted to. It almost seems as though when it idles it gets hot enough for something to not work right. While I am driving it works perfect but after stopping for a light it acts up. I pulled up in front of the ups store. Got out dropped off a package got back in the car started it up & started to leave & blend into traffic It did it & I really had to punch it. Anyone had any experience with a throttle problem/ It is a 2007 with 2600 miles on it.

08-08-2008, 03:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
J'sS2K The Car Camera Mount Guy Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,604	Maybe you put it in 3rd instead of 1st. It happened to me once. Or, something is wrong with your DBW. __________________ So you're heading to the track and you want to record your sessions. PM me for an in-car camera mount. For everything else, you're on your own! www.getgopod.com

08-08-2008, 03:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Grounded Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 20	Throttle response I just got off of the phone with a good service writer (hard to find) at Santa Ana Honda really seems to know about the S cars he said I don’t drive it enough or hard enough. It sits for weeks at a time & I don’t rev it up much. It has been doing it for a dozen times at least every time I take it out me can remember. He said the throttle body plate might be gummed up Does that sound like it?

08-08-2008, 10:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
Vezna31 Resident Track Whore :) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 1,693	I'll offer to do you the favor of taking it to a race track for the day on some 100 octane racing fuel. I bet you will get it back and get better gas mileage than you've ever had. __________________ Vezna Financial Services - For mortgages, accounting and taxes, and phone service needs. http://www.vezna.com San Diego Car Club - http://www.sdcarclub.com

08-10-2008, 06:26 AM	#12 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,886	Yellow arrow points to throttle body. Red arrow points to the wires connected to the control servo. __________________ Don Last edited by DJJSR; 08-10-2008 at 06:43 AM.

08-08-2008, 03:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
JOECHY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 570	Not an engine expert however, it seems like your S is still under factory warrenty. Let the experts at Honda check it out for free!! Go get your money's worth!!

08-09-2008, 11:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
04hfpEP3 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 23	either do it yourself, or tell a honda tech to check the throttle cable. i doubt it could be loose, but maybe one of the nuts slipped or something... i tightened mine up on my ep3 for better throttle response

04-12-2009, 11:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
salthepalfromcal Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 47	Hey grounded! Did you find the problem? I had the SAME EXACT PROBLEM ON MY AP1 S2000.... Posted in my previous thread...: http://s2000.com/forums/engine-tech-...le-clutch.html It does it every now n then. Still really havent found the problem? Did the Honda technician tell you it had to do with the throttle body? Mass Air Sensor? Please let me know... Thank You __________________ SALTHEPALFROMCAL

04-13-2009, 09:02 AM	#15 (permalink)
Grounded Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 20	I dont think my problem is the same thing as yours. My 2007 has throttle by wire, not a cable directly connected to the throttle body. My experience was it needed some miles on it. That solved the problem for me. No throttle response for you might be the TPS switch maybe a bad connection on the plug or the part itself. When you put your foot down on the gas the cable opens the throttle, the TPS switch tells the ECM that you pushed on the gas & do your thing, that mifht be a place to start, also see if you can pull a code. good luck.

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