mikec Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Ok guys anyone had a go in a puma engined defender, we've got one at work, think its new or nearly new. But the throttle pedal is horrendously light, so every time you go over a bump it start jerking the car, anyone noticed this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Not had any problems with my Puma's and found the throttle similar to my previous fly by wire TD5's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 We have no trouble on road with our 2009 90, and the time I used a TDCI off road at the LR Experience showed no over-sensitivity. Unless you have very heavy boots, it could be a faulty pedal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 I haven't driven it much, today was the first time really and even just uneven roads caused it to do it. I wear chainsaw boots so yes they are quite heavy but even so it shouldn't be so bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 If the pedal is that light, it could just be a broken spring. The pedals aren't meant to be heavy, but they shouldn't be like those on a Micra or other such small cars designed to be driven by frail, old dears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuki Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I had a Puma-engined Defender as a loan-car about six months back: the throttle-pedal was a lot stiffer than that on my usual TD5 Defender, but thats because I have disengaged one of the pedal-springs on the TD5 to make the throttle action lighter (cramp in your throttle-foot & ankle after 3 hours on the motorway a7 70MPH is not fun - the lighter spring removes the need to stamp so hard!). Maybe invest in some thin-soled trainers or something for driving? I *hate* wearing boots to drive because of the reduced sensation of control. In really icy weather I even take my right shoe off for extra feel..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Smith Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 If I took my right boot off I would get a wet foot, it is a Defender after all Anyway I have hated the feel of every "fly by wire" throttle I have ever driven, they are all too sensitive to the slightest movement. No need to drive in your slippers witha Tdi and it's not heavy either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 (edited) I used to drive Defenders off-road daily for work with chainsaw boots on, both my own 200Tdi and a Tdci 90. Now I occasionally drive a Tdci 130, though not in chainsaw boots I might add - just normal work boots. Can't say I ever noticed anything untoward with the throttle "hardness". I always found it easy to drive Defenders in big boots, the pedals are a decent distance apart and you'd only ever have problems feeling them if the boots are brand new. In some of the vehicles I drive at work now it is quite difficult to just press the clutch in anything bigger than trainers. Have to use the very side of your sole, very annoying. Citroen Dispatches are the worst Edit: I recall having this issue when I first started driving Land Rovers off-road, I learned to lock my ankle so as to not allow it to be subject to the vehicle's relative motion. Edited February 14, 2013 by Retroanaconda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 Driven it again today, including a bit of off roading. Seem to have got a bit more used to it now thoug. Thinking about it the issue seemed to be more if it being over springed, if that make sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Never had a problem in the Puma I drove . Either in trainers or boots. Defenders are one of the few vehicles I can drive without putting my right foot on its side!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialbikejames Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 The throttle in my 2.2 is pretty light, certainly a lot lighter than throttles on TDi's and TD5's I've owned. I would prefer It too have more resistance and not have the funny ECU controlled delay, especially when off roading in low box. All in all though the Puma controls are a lot more ergonomic and less tiring for long drives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I drive our team Td5's and Tdci's often with 4 season climbing boots on ofroad/onroad, not the easiest of things, but never experienced kangarooing type driving, more "numb" feet i.e not quite feeling where the throttle is due to having fully ridged soles. It could be you just getting used to the light pedal, but would have a look at it just to make sure all the springs are ok. Mav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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