Basically, it tells the engine how much power you want. When you press down on it, a sensor inside measures how far you’ve pushed, and sends that information to the car's computer. The computer then adjusts how much fuel to inject into the engine, controlling speed and acceleration. Modern ones aren’t just a simple mechanical link anymore, they’re electronic, so it's sending a signal, not directly opening a valve. It's a crucial part of the entire drive – by – wire system. Think of it like this: your foot tells the pedal what you want, the pedal tells the computer, and the computer makes it happen. It’s obviously vital for controlling your vehicle's speed and getting up to highway speeds, but it’s also involved in things like cruise control and even stability control systems. Everything relies on it giving an accurate reading. If it starts to fail, you’ll notice it. It might feel sticky, or unresponsive. Sometimes you’ll get erratic acceleration, or the engine might surge without you pressing on the pedal. A failing accelerator pedal can even trigger a check engine light. It's one of those things where it’s pretty noticeable when it goes bad. You really don’t want to mess around with something that directly impacts your control of the vehicle. We carry a good range of these, and you can often find a good price on a replacement at places like Fixparts Online if you're looking to do it yourself. It's a fairly straightforward repair for a lot of vehicles, but if you're not comfortable, definitely have a mechanic take a look. Buy risk-free: Accelerator (MPN 7M4721603E) is covered by a 12-month warranty!

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