Accelerator Pedal Problems of BMW 740

BMW 740 owners have reported 2 problems related to accelerator pedal (under the vehicle speed control category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Accelerator Pedal problem of the 1996 BMW 740

Failure Date: 02/18/2005

Vehicle is experiencing sudden acceleration. As soon as the vehicle is started, the rpm's will rev up to 3500 rpms preventing the driver from putting the vehicle in gear without a possible crash. Driver would apply the brakes but the vehicle will continue to surge. Provide further detail. Defective parts replaced. Car went by itself to 90 mph on the interstate. Replaced front throttle body gasket and idle speed regulator.

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2 Accelerator Pedal problem of the 1999 BMW 740

Failure Date: 01/16/2000

The gas pedal is at a poor postion, my wife patricia and myself get leg cramps from driving our 740 IA after a short time.

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Other Common Vehicle Speed Control related problems of BMW 740

Problem Category Number of Problems
Vehicle Speed Control problems
6
Cruise Control problems
2
Accelerator Pedal problems
2
Speed Control Cable problems
1


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