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this means there is something going on with the engine. take it to a auto parts store and they will scan for the codes, for free. to tell you which curcuit its in. its a possibility that its a bad tps, or throttle cable, etc. God bless!

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Q: What would cause my 1991 lumina have the check engine light stay on and the car periodically accelerate on its own?
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