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Old 01-22-2022, 11:54 AM   #4
CharlesE
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Originally Posted by 78F350 View Post
What has me confused is the "drive by wire". I understand how the term can be misunderstood since a cable is a wire, but there are mechanical linked throttles and electronic throttles. A stock 986 from 1997 - 1999 should be mechanical with a cable. 2000 and later have an electronic throttle which is "drive by wire" or "eGas" - it sends an electronic signal from the pedal to the engine control computer (DME) which adjusts the fuel electronically at the throttle body.

The return spring for a cable throttle gas pedal is on the throttle body (engine).
The return spring for a electronic gas pedal is connected to the pedal (under the dash).

Is the car modified? Which one does it have?
Oh sorry I have a stock 99 so it's cable throttle. I got it confused. So the return spring is on the throttle body is that easily fixed?
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