Hard spot in gas pedal at idle or after letting off the throttle

DK95GT

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I have a hard spot in my gas pedal at idle and after I let off the gas. I have to push hard on the pedal to get it through that hard spot then I can use the throttle. When I first got the car it didn't have this problem I've only had it since October and this only started a bout two months ago. I think it has something to do with the throttle body but I'm not sure if anybody has any ideas please let me know thanks.
 

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sounds like the blade in the throttle body is sticking
or the cable itself
remove the throttle cable and push and pull-on cable make sure its not binding up
and then go to the throttle body try rotating the plate on throttle body without engine running
see if a smooth rotation is
those can bind up if not maintained
a bent shaft on the throttle body blade can cause problems
 

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If your throttle body is dirty and has never been cleaned, that could cause the sticking. Make sure you use a solvent that is safe for the coating that is on the throttle body. It helps it stay clean for longer.
 
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Okay, thanks for the help I'll check it out.
 

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