Dead throttle pedal

[LDB]

I've started and pulled out and get 50-100 yards and the throttle pedal goes dead. 2024 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD 1.5T non-hybrid. That causes me to lift and when I press again it goes fine and is fine the rest of that trip, whatever it may be. The 3rd time it happened I caught myself and didn't lift. I pressed further and still nothing. After maybe 1 second I lifted and same, press and go fine. Each of the 3 times was the first engagement after starting and putting it in D. It didn't happen again no matter how many lights, stop signs, speed up / slow down etc. The first two times were Saturday, my first two engine starts. After my second errand with the third engine start it didn't happen. Yesterday it happened again on the first engine start of the day but not the one after that. On my one errand today it didn't happen. There are no dash indicator lights. My local shop says with no lights there will be no codes to read. Very strange.

 

[Analog-1]

It's likely the pedal itself. I remember when i worked for a Honda dealer we had this issue several times and replacing the pedal fixed it. It's an electronic issue. Worth looking into.

 

[LDB]

Yes, I plan to take it in. I'm just counting on knowing more and being better prepared for when I do thanks to helpful replies here like yours.

 

[bullwinkle]

It's likely a potentiometer or similar, the pedal sends high resistance, so the PCM thinks you're not stepping on it. Hopefully they're better than our local "Ferd" dealers!

 

[Exhaustgases]

Most would say "its the floor mat".

 

[benjy]

drive by WIRE!! my 01 jettas throttle body had 3 sensors in it, car idled but NO more than a crawl!! it just QUIT while passing a car on a mountain road about 12 degrees that morning!! gotta love modern electronics $$$$

 

[eljefino]

Should have redundant pots that the PCM compares. Could probably watch it on a scan tool.

 

[Kurtatron]

drive by WIRE!! my 01 jettas throttle body had 3 sensors in it, car idled but NO more than a crawl!! it just QUIT while passing a car on a mountain road about 12 degrees that morning!! gotta love modern electronics $$$$

Hard to beat a bicycle-style throttle cable, but no, emissions compliance won’t allow it.

 

[FowVay]

A malfunctioning brake pedal switch can cause the throttle to become unresponsive on some vehicles. That's just one other electrical item to consider. You can monitor the throttle pedal and the brake pedal for functionality with a scan tool if you just want to play around with it prior to handing it over to the dealership.

 

[KrisZ]

If it happens again and you’re on a residential street or parking lot, try recording it. Otherwise the dealer may have a hard time replicating the issue.

 

[LDB]

It happened again 3 or 4 times when I went to pick up breakfast in less than a mile as I came home. I'd almost have to get a go-pro helmet and hope for a hit to record it. I'll take it to the dealer when I can set up a time with them. I'm taking the other car to my dentist this afternoon to make sure (hopefully) I get there and back ok. I hate driving her car.

 

[meep]

Good post above about hanging brake light switch.