cut the outer tubing back or raplace it
the throttle cable itself will have to be replaced. the cable is most likely fraying internally.
The cable must be replaced if damaged.
Chances are the throttle cable from the pedal to the throttle body needs replacing.
1st check throttle housing,then if it is the cable getting stuck you can oil it a little bit
you will need to replace the throttle cable, and while you are at it check the return spring.
Its not a kickdown cable its a throttle pressure cable. Take it to your local shop. They might do it for free. If not they might do it for an hour of labor
Sounds like you've got a kinked cable somewhere. Check them and if so, replace.
merced throttle body s420
Check for a floormat catching on the accelerator. If not the floormat, usually is a mis-routed cable where it comes out of the cable jacket and loops around the throttle shaft. This will hurt you or your engine if left alone-- please fix it quickly. You can check throttle operation with engine off.
Possibly fix the vaccuum leak !!
its your idle controle i have a 1992 same problem just havent had time to fix it if you shut the car off for a second it will reset.THE DISENGAGED THROTTLE CABLE CAN INTERFERE WITH THETHROTTLE CAM MECHANISM, RESULTING IN THE THROTTLE STICKING IN EITHER THE OPENPOSITION OR CLOSED POSITION. WHEN THE THROTTLE STICKS IN THE OPEN POSITION,UNWANTED VEHICLE ACCELERATION WILL OCCUR WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. Remedy: INSPECT THROTTLE CABLES TO ENSURE THE THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE IS FULLY SEATED IN THE RETAINING BRACKET AND INSTALL A CABLE TIE STRAP TO SECURE THE CABLE IN ITS CORRECT SEAT.
Clean the throttle body