Is my accl pedal toast ?

[SnowyCamaro]

So my car went into limp mode last night and this morning. I had to use my scanner to clear the codes and get it out of limp mode. Today my engine light is off but i still have 3 codes in the computer.

P2138
P2122
P2127

All of them being related to throttle and pedal. So i checked throttle connections on the pedal and throttle body. Removed them, cleaned with electrical contact cleaner and no avail. As long as the car drives and doesnt go into limp mode its all normal.

I did remove my vitesse throttle controller a couple of weeks ago but i dont really see how that could affect it since i havent had any problems afterwards.

Any opinions are helpful thanks

[1KillerSS]

Have you read any of the postings on the VTC? No need for an "opinion" this issue has plagued Vitessee, call Ahmed and talk to him about it, he will help or buy it back. The controller has a money back policy.

[SnowyCamaro]

I removed the vtc before these codes appeared. I think i may have had a bad connection since i removed and reconnectdd the pedal and reset and no codes since.

I used the vtc for like 8 months im assuming if it created the codes they would have appeared earlier, no?

[Merc]

I have never really understood the benefit to the VTC as is does not open the the throttle blade any further then the stock set up. Pumpkin will go 11.70 (Bolt On's Only) you just got to put the loud pedal on the rug and keep it there.

[ZYBORG]

Originally Posted by Merc

I have never really understood the benefit to the VTC as is does not open the the throttle blade any further then the stock set up. Pumpkin will go 11.70 (Bolt On's Only) you just got to put the loud pedal on the rug and keep it there.

What are all of pumpkin's mods to get it to that 11.70?

[SnowyCamaro]

Originally Posted by Merc

I have never really understood the benefit to the VTC as is does not open the the throttle blade any further then the stock set up. Pumpkin will go 11.70 (Bolt On's Only) you just got to put the loud pedal on the rug and keep it there.

It was pretty noticeable on my v6, its not going to make you any faster though. It just makes the car more jumpy. I found going from feather throttle to about half open was faster, it was almost like i stomped on it. But if i floor it, i don't think it's any different than stock other then those first couple of miliseconds it like to chirp the tires. I think the stock throttle settings might be better for off the line because stock seems to not let the tires go, more traction = faster accel.

I'm no expert, thats just what i felt with it. Its not the be all end all of mods. I did enjoy using it though. But i ended up liking stock settings for the type of driving i do.

[Merc]

Originally Posted by ZYBORG

What are all of pumpkin's mods to get it to that 11.70?

Bogarts
Slicks
Skinnies
Vmax PTB
Rhino Ported Manifold
Rhino Tune
ACT Daul Disc
DSS Axels & DS
DSS 12 bolt & 410 gear
BMR Stuff
Extra Seats removed
Light Weight Battery
Row the gears with a MGW Shifter

Launch it with the loud pedal on the rug with a Lingenfelter 2 step at 4800 60 foot's at 1.63

Switched to a DSS 9" and hopefully put together a 456 gear set this winter and go after the fastest bolt on stick which is 11.60 flat.
Re-tune for race gas I know there is a 50 something in it.
Sea Level track.

[horizon670]

Originally Posted by SnowyCamaro

I removed the vtc before these codes appeared. I think i may have had a bad connection since i removed and reconnectdd the pedal and reset and no codes since.

I used the vtc for like 8 months im assuming if it created the codes they would have appeared earlier, no?

We've seen many GM cars accelerator giving that P2138 error code with time. Take it to your dealership, they should replace it for you.

[horizon670]

Originally Posted by Merc

I have never really understood the benefit to the VTC as is does not open the the throttle blade any further then the stock set up. Pumpkin will go 11.70 (Bolt On's Only) you just got to put the loud pedal on the rug and keep it there.

As long as you haven't tried it, you will not understand the benefit.

Yes, it's not about opening the Throttle Blade any further, it's about opening it at a faster speed !

Your Throttle Body will be fully open a lot faster with our Controller than when stock.

It will also eliminate that built-in ( Delay / Lag ) on every "Drive by Wire" car.

[VTSummit]

What the OP describes is not terribly unusual- I've replaced quite a few of those type pedals on various GM products. Did one today... but it wasn't expensive (was out of warranty.)
If it gets intermittent, then it will fail eventually at the worst/most inconvenient time.

[1KillerSS]

For the price, its a great mod. I really dont understand why so many hate on it. It works. Some people have issues with codes, some of them go away, and some dont. I like having the ability to soften my pedal when it rains. Since installing my turbos, I dont use it anymore and have since sold it for cash to fund my engine rebuild. I will be buying another soon.

[Merc]

Originally Posted by horizon670

As long as you haven't tried it, you will not understand the benefit.

Yes, it's not about opening the Throttle Blade any further, it's about opening it at a faster speed !

Your Throttle Body will be fully open a lot faster with our Controller than when stock.

It will also eliminate that built-in ( Delay / Lag ) on every "Drive by Wire" car.

I understand how it works, but it would make no difference for me ET wise cause I'm already at WOT on the 2-step when I launch Pumpkin.

[1KillerSS]

Originally Posted by Merc

I understand how it works, but it would make no difference for me ET wise cause I'm already at WOT on the 2-step when I launch Pumpkin.

Actually if you have disabled your ETC then your 100 percent correct, it wont benefit you one bit. However if your still using the ETC part of your tune, then when you flat foot shift the controller will help snap that throttle quicker between your shifts.

[Dizzy82]

Originally Posted by horizon670

As long as you haven't tried it, you will not understand the benefit.

Yes, it's not about opening the Throttle Blade any further, it's about opening it at a faster speed !

Your Throttle Body will be fully open a lot faster with our Controller than when stock.

It will also eliminate that built-in ( Delay / Lag ) on every "Drive by Wire" car.

Originally Posted by 1KillerSS

For the price, its a great mod. I really dont understand why so many hate on it. It works. Some people have issues with codes, some of them go away, and some dont. I like having the ability to soften my pedal when it rains. Since installing my turbos, I dont use it anymore and have since sold it for cash to fund my engine rebuild. I will be buying another soon.