Speed Control Cable problems of the 2001 Acura CL

One problem related to speed control cable has been reported for the 2001 Acura CL. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Acura CL based on all problems reported for the 2001 CL.

1 Speed Control Cable problem

Failure Date: 12/02/2011

Was driving at highway speed. "lost" accelerator pedal. Coasted to shoulder, stopped car. Found that pedal had dropped to floor and connector end of cable was hanging above pedal area. Also found that the cable connecting to engine just at edge of cover/housing was missing. Car was towed on a flatbed to the nearest repair facility. Acura repair part was obtained from nearest dealership and installed. Cable showed signs of fraying at point where it broke. Technician surmised that it had fatigued and that the break was inside the cable housing. Car had been given a comprehensive maintenance and an Acura multipoint inspection in March 2011. Most recent maintenance was an oil change and multipoint inspection on 10/22/11.


Other Vehicle Speed Control related problems of the 2001 Acura CL

Vehicle Speed Control problems
2
Speed Control Cable problems
1


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