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1995 Chevy Cavalier

Tiny
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Engine Mechanical problem
1995 Chevy Cavalier 4 cyl Automatic 150200 miles

Last night I was driving and once I released the pedal after accelerating up a hill my car continued to rev and accelerate. I tried to pull up the petal, no response from the engine, so I killed the motor and stopped the car. I then started it up a few minuets later only to have it do the same thing upon start up, revving continuously as though I was pressing the accelerator, though I had not. Again, I killed the motor and had it towed back to my home a half a mile away. What could cause this?
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Wednesday, January 14th, 2009 AT 4:39 PM

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Tiny
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Check and see if the throtle plates are sticking. Do you have a check engine light. You may have a bad idle air control motor
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Wednesday, January 14th, 2009 AT 6:06 PM
Tiny
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My check engine light has always been on when I start the car and could not be diagnosed by two different mechanics. I'll check the throttle plates in the morning then, its cold and dark now.

Thanks for your help.
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Wednesday, January 14th, 2009 AT 7:44 PM
Tiny
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I have misplaced my Hayes manuel for the car, where would be the place to look for it (throttle)?
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Wednesday, January 14th, 2009 AT 7:54 PM

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