stuck accelerator pedal

Black208 · 08-01-2011, 03:36 AM

I was driving normally today. As I approached a red light, I heel-toed to 2nd gear. But as I was re-engaging the clutch and letting go off the gas. I suddenly accelerated with my foot on the brake!

I immediately disengaged the clutch and put it into neutral. Luckly I was able to pull into the left turn lane and not hit anybody. I came to a stop with my engine revving to red line.. turned off the engine as soon as I can.

Turns out i had a small piece of rock wedged between the gap thats there when you press the pedal.

I have the aluminum pedals installed. Anyone had this experience before?
just wanted to give you guys a warning out there.. keep your interior clean

campbelly · 08-01-2011, 10:21 PM

Wow!! That sounds pretty dangerous! Glad to hear you and your car made it out safely...this is something I would 100% tell your dealer about and on top of that call BMWNA to let them know as well. I don't really see how a pebble could get in there and prevent the pedal from coming back up but it sounds like you managed to find a way!

markham335i · 08-01-2011, 10:29 PM

holy shit thats dangerous.......... thx god u didnt hit anything or anyone

do what campbelly said, good advice!

Havok_2011 · 08-01-2011, 10:41 PM

damn that sounds like a terrifying experience!!

Glad to hear no one got hurt!

08-01-2011, 03:36 AM	#1
Black208 Private 4 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	stuck accelerator pedal I was driving normally today. As I approached a red light, I heel-toed to 2nd gear. But as I was re-engaging the clutch and letting go off the gas. I suddenly accelerated with my foot on the brake! I immediately disengaged the clutch and put it into neutral. Luckly I was able to pull into the left turn lane and not hit anybody. I came to a stop with my engine revving to red line.. turned off the engine as soon as I can. Turns out i had a small piece of rock wedged between the gap thats there when you press the pedal. I have the aluminum pedals installed. Anyone had this experience before? just wanted to give you guys a warning out there.. keep your interior clean
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08-01-2011, 10:21 PM	#2
campbelly AC Schnitzel 85 Rep 546 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (3)	Wow!! That sounds pretty dangerous! Glad to hear you and your car made it out safely...this is something I would 100% tell your dealer about and on top of that call BMWNA to let them know as well. I don't really see how a pebble could get in there and prevent the pedal from coming back up but it sounds like you managed to find a way! __________________
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08-01-2011, 10:29 PM	#3
markham335i Lieutenant 61 Rep 540 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto, Markham iTrader: (0)	holy shit thats dangerous.......... thx god u didnt hit anything or anyone do what campbelly said, good advice! __________________ Upgrades: <Cobb V3, DCI, BMS downpipes, ER charge pipe, Forge DV, bbs ch-r, 30%tint all around, bmw performance exhaust, umnitza V4 angel eyes>.....Next upgrades (I would like):intercooler, BBK, turbo upgrade....etc....
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08-01-2011, 10:41 PM	#4
Havok_2011 244 Rep 3,155 Posts Drives: Alpine White 2011 M3 Coupe Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (7)	damn that sounds like a terrifying experience!! Glad to hear no one got hurt!
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