2001 Chrysler 300 Repair Question
Topics covered: Engine, Check engine light, Dent.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on October 20, 2009
2001 Chrysler 300 Accelerates on its own
Engine Mechanical problem
2001 Chrysler 300 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 89000 miles
Ok, so I got in the car to come home tonight and when I went to crank the car I heard a pop or a bang, car still cranked, and then I smelled smoke form inside the car. I got home safely, however whenever I would come to a stop at a stoplight or stop sign the car would feel like it would stall, but didn't. When I got to my apartment complex, I stopped for the gate to open and I noticed that as I had my foot off the brake and was idling, the car would accelerate on its own. I only let it go up to 15 MPH as I was in a residential area, but still was wierd! Please help with any suggestions or ideas on what it could be and how expensive it usually is to fix. Thanks!
2001 Chrysler 300 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 89000 miles
Ok, so I got in the car to come home tonight and when I went to crank the car I heard a pop or a bang, car still cranked, and then I smelled smoke form inside the car. I got home safely, however whenever I would come to a stop at a stoplight or stop sign the car would feel like it would stall, but didn't. When I got to my apartment complex, I stopped for the gate to open and I noticed that as I had my foot off the brake and was idling, the car would accelerate on its own. I only let it go up to 15 MPH as I was in a residential area, but still was wierd! Please help with any suggestions or ideas on what it could be and how expensive it usually is to fix. Thanks!
Asked by melindachtakAnswer
Replied on December 8, 2009
It sounds like a throttle position sensor has gone bad. Has the check engine light come on?
