gas pedal spring is too weak?

Discussion in 'Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by vdefender, Jun 12, 2013.

  1. vdefender

    vdefender Junior Member

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    My leg literally gets worn out from holding my foot up after a 40 minute drive. If I let my foot relax on the pedal it just sinks in and I start accelerating fast. I have a jeep and a full size truck, neither have this issue. This is my first car is this normal? Can the spring be changed?
     
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  2. X HCH2

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    I've never noticed any trouble. Try it in ECO mode and the pedal will be less sensitive to movement.
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    I've heard of "having a lead foot", but this is a new one... Adjust seating position, perhaps?
     
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    If anything, I'd say I've experienced just the opposite. I suppose there could be something wrong with the tension on your pedal - in which case you might want to ask a dealer to look at it. Has anyone else driven the car and reported the same experience? Or is it just you and your foot? ;-)
     
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