On a 2005 Matrix is it possible for me to control the throttle via a cable under the hood, like on old cars where you could pull an item to increase the rpm?
Problem is I am trying to diagnose a problem (1100 rpm chirp noise) and I need to control the throttle while listening with a stethoscope. Any way to control the throttle? Pull a cable somewhere? I can't find it, and even if I could find it, would it break anything, unlike old cars where it was easier and straightforward?
I don't want to require two people for the job because the noise is very intermittent and goes away when you think you can recreate it. I pretty much have to do this as soon as I hear the noise in a parking lot myself.
On the old cars there was a round item the cable hooked up to that you could pull yourself to increase RPMs. I'm afraid of doing this on a matrix since it is newer technology and can't even find where the cable/throttle comes in or if it is accessible. Thanks.
(also, any idea what an idle chirp would be at 1100rpm -1300rpm that goes away as soon as you go past about 1200-1300 rpm and is only a chirp, when engine hot). Replaced entire tensioner and belt. Not solved yet. Thinking water pump, power steering, or clutch.
Problem is I am trying to diagnose a problem (1100 rpm chirp noise) and I need to control the throttle while listening with a stethoscope. Any way to control the throttle? Pull a cable somewhere? I can't find it, and even if I could find it, would it break anything, unlike old cars where it was easier and straightforward?
I don't want to require two people for the job because the noise is very intermittent and goes away when you think you can recreate it. I pretty much have to do this as soon as I hear the noise in a parking lot myself.
On the old cars there was a round item the cable hooked up to that you could pull yourself to increase RPMs. I'm afraid of doing this on a matrix since it is newer technology and can't even find where the cable/throttle comes in or if it is accessible. Thanks.
(also, any idea what an idle chirp would be at 1100rpm -1300rpm that goes away as soon as you go past about 1200-1300 rpm and is only a chirp, when engine hot). Replaced entire tensioner and belt. Not solved yet. Thinking water pump, power steering, or clutch.
