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Can my gas pedal be stuck?

Tiny
SANDY1087
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  • 2005 CHRYSLER PACIFICA
  • 130 MILES
When in park the rpm is rev'd up to 2. When in drive the car accelerates on its own up to 40-45mph. When I brake it still feels like someone is pushing on the gas.
Saturday, July 28th, 2012 AT 5:01 PM

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Tiny
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I would have the cable checked for binding, throttle body checked for not closing and checked for vacuum leaks.

Roy
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Saturday, July 28th, 2012 AT 5:03 PM
Tiny
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I meant to say my car has 129,000 miles
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Saturday, July 28th, 2012 AT 5:03 PM
Tiny
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Ok
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Saturday, July 28th, 2012 AT 5:05 PM
Tiny
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Ok thank you. I will have that checked. Meanwhile is my car safe to drive? I have two kids one is a newborn
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Saturday, July 28th, 2012 AT 5:10 PM
Tiny
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No, you do not want to loose control. Get it checked asap.

Roy
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Saturday, July 28th, 2012 AT 5:11 PM

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