Brief loss of throttle

**jasonharrison** · 2nd May 2016, 02:16 PM

Out off-road yesterday on some easy tracks, going slightly up some rocky terrain and briefly loss complete throttle control. I vaguely remember at least the left half of the instrument cluster flashing at me (I do recall seeing the three amigos in the mix) whilst the engine was idling.

Hit the brake and waited a few seconds and everything resumed back to normal.

I had gone through a few shallow puddles and perhaps taken a few washboard tracks a little too fast if it adds to bigger picture.

Completely stumped as to what could have possibly caused this.

Any ideas?

**gusthedog** · 3rd May 2016, 10:27 AM

Ive been waiting for the brains trust to help you but they must be on holiday 😂I'll have a crack then - loose earth strap to engine or loose terminals?

**Outback 1** · 3rd May 2016, 12:38 PM

I'd be checking for fault codes with a nanocom to begin with and proceed from there

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**jasonharrison** · 3rd May 2016, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by Outback 1

I'd be checking for fault codes with a nanocom to begin with and proceed from there

I'd need a nanocom to do that

**gusthedog** · 3rd May 2016, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by jasonharrison

I'd need a nanocom to do that

I'm sure there are plenty of people in Perth who will lend you one. If you don't have a nanocom, try easy stuff first.

I just remembered -I had some dash freak outs in mine when I pressure washed the grille and some water got in the ECU. Maybe check that too?

**BigJon** · 3rd May 2016, 02:14 PM

As noted, getting fault codes read will give you a direction to look.
It isn't uncommon for the accelerator pedals to fail.

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