Can the accelerator pedal be lubricated?

[Sixer]

As the title says can the pivot point of the accelerator be lubricated? Mine feels a bit notchy and rough. It’s not sticking but feels like it just needs some grease. I assume there is a spring in there which could be accessed if disconnected from the electric connection and the pedal assembly removed.

Anyone know?

 

[Js1977]

Cod liver oil usually helps...

 

[cappo3]

I'm on the same boat as the OP, my 2020 has developed a slightly sticky pedal over the course of the last year or so. It tends to want to stick in any given position I set it to. It's pretty obvious, since I also drive a 2021 regularly. Any recommendations?

 

[Adopado]

As the title says can the pivot point of the accelerator be lubricated? Mine feels a bit notchy and rough. It’s not sticking but feels like it just needs some grease. I assume there is a spring in there which could be accessed if disconnected from the electric connection and the pedal assembly removed.

Anyone know?

Presumably you sorted yours? @cappo3 has reignited this thread so it would be interesting to know how you got on.

 

[Sixer]

So I kind of gave up on this thread after the first silly response and took it upon myself to find a way to dismantle it. It’s super easy and essentially there is a spring in there that can be regreased. A tip that also worked for others is to fully press the accelerator pedal to the floor a few times when the car is off to work the grease around the small housing. This worked for me.

 

[cappo3]

So I kind of gave up on this thread after the first silly response and took it upon myself to find a way to dismantle it. It’s super easy and essentially there is a spring in there that can be regreased. A tip that also worked for others is to fully press the accelerator pedal to the floor a few times when the car is off to work the grease around the small housing. This worked for me.

Thank you for coming back to the thread! I'll give this a try tomorrow, fresh grease and some flooring. Did you need any tools to take the thing apart?

 

[Macrox]

So I kind of gave up on this thread after the first silly response and took it upon myself to find a way to dismantle it. It’s super easy and essentially there is a spring in there that can be regreased. A tip that also worked for others is to fully press the accelerator pedal to the floor a few times when the car is off to work the grease around the small housing. This worked for me.

Do you have any advice on disassembly and lubrication?

 

[init6]

Do you have any advice on disassembly and lubrication?

Section 1755 in the service manual (service.tesla.com) details how to remove and reinstall the pedal.

 

[ACarneiro]

So I need to floor it every once in a while to stop it from getting sticky.
Gotcha.

 

[PITA]

So I need to floor it every once in a while to stop it from getting sticky.
Gotcha.

My Wife says that about my ego... apparently...

 

[MrBadger]

My Wife says that about my ego... apparently...

Is that the primary or backup wife? …

 

[PITA]

Is that the primary or backup wife? …

There is no Plan-B

 

[Macrox]

for now it seems solved by spraying some silicone lubricant at the joint of the pedal to the support

 

[Pandinium]

There is no Plan-B

Well just make sure the base is flared, should be fine.