ford falcon 1996 with accelerator problem

1996 FORD FALCON
300 MILES
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MRANDREW
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throttle appears to be stuck open.
Apr 10, 2012 at 3:17 AM
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FIXITMR
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you looked at throttle butterfly itself? checked linkage for any problems? return spring working?
Apr 10, 2012 at 3:22 AM
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MRANDREW
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Yes on all 3,cable is ok and return spring is ok.would it be an electronic sensor issue?
Apr 10, 2012 at 3:30 AM
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FIXITMR
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what do you mean 'appears' to be stuck open?
Apr 10, 2012 at 8:20 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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clean throttle body and ensure that the IAC on top of the throttle body is working, the second task is best left to a mechanic.
Apr 17, 2012 at 10:35 PM
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