Speed Control Cable Problems of Acura CL

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.

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Cruise control would not hold speed. Everything else was normal, the cruise control light would go on. Upon inspection it was found that the throttle cable from cruise control separated from the plastic throttle body piece. It appears to have broken. Initially the dealer just put a small Clip as a temporary fix, but it only lasted a few days. The cruise control cannot engage and the company refuses to accept that it is a manufacturing defect. Even though upon Closer inspection it can be seen that there is no way the part could have been damaged by someone hitting the part. It can be Clearly seen that the part initially deformed due to various stresses such as heat (being Close to the motor), and wear. Pictures available for further explanation.

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