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How would you fix a stuck accelerator pedal on a 1999 Ford Explorer?
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∙ 17y ago
Chances are the throttle cable from the pedal to the throttle body needs replacing.
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∙ 17y ago
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What would cause your emergency break to get stuck on a 95 cadillac deville?
If the pedal is stuck down, no vacuum to the release diaphragm on the pedal
Why would a 1999 Sable GS sometimes lose acceleration and the accelerator pedal be hard to press?
replace the fuel filter and the accelerator cable to the throtle body
Where did the idiom put the pedal to the medal come from?
To my understanding, the saying is rightly "put the pedal to the metal", and would come from pressing a car's accelerator all the way down to the metal flooring. To my understanding, the saying is rightly "put the pedal to the metal", and would come from pressing a car's accelerator all the way down to the metal flooring.
Why would the gas pedal on a Toyota Camry vibrate?
One of the main causes of feeling a vibration in the gas pedal is engine vibration. The vibration from the engine causes the accelerator cable or linkage to vibrate and the vibration can be felt in the gas pedal. Check with a mechanic to be sure.
What do the British call gasoline?
As in "gasoline", it would be "petrol". In the UK, gas means "a chemical in a vapour state". A "gas pedal" is called an "accelerator".
Why does the engine rev up when you push in the clutch sometimes and your foot is not on the accelerator you think it is the accelerator sticking How do you get this checked?
I think that happens when you are changing gears. If you make the engine goes to 3000 rpm and suddenly release the gas pedal and rapidly press down the clutch pedal. The rev would up. With very noisy sound. Isn't it?
Why is it so hot by your gas pedal?
The exhaust system may be directly under the floor and it may be missing some heat shields.
Why would my car slow down if im not braking?
Because you have taken you foot of the accelerator (gas) pedal or there is a blockage of the fuel feed or the air intake to the engine.
While driving my car the accelerator would not work when you push the gas. I turned the car off and it did not start back up again. whats the problem?
sounds to me like a fuel pump if the engine continued to run but accelerator did not work then check for broken or disconnected accelerator cable both at the pedal and the throttle plate
Why would a car keep accelerating after the brakes are applied?
Assuming nothing obvious (like having your foot on the accelerator) there is a problem with sticking or broken or disconnected accelerator linkage. On late-model cars with cable linkage and fuel injection you will need to inspect everything related from the accelerator pedal to the injector butterfly lever on the engine.
Why would a 98 Crown Vic be stuck in park?
Check fuses, and check the shifter lock switch on the brake pedal.
If a car accelerator cable is starting to fray do you need to change it?
It would be a good idea, this way you dont get stuck in traffic idling thru the green light.
