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1997 Chrysler Sebring engine

Tiny
RED1980
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  • 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING
  • 2.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 149,000 MILES
Car will start but when I step on gas pedal nothing it won't rev up or move when put into gear thinking its the throttle cable
Wednesday, April 8th, 2015 AT 10:49 AM

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Tiny
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Check the cable. Check to make sure the TPS isn't disconnected. If the check engine light is on, check for codes.
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2015 AT 11:01 AM
Tiny
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The throttle cable coming from throttle body to black box is melted the outside coating could this cause the cable to stick
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2015 AT 11:34 AM
Tiny
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They also put new battery in and there is a ground for negative wire on strut tower and it fell off they drove it about 3 miles and no throttle and the cable seems froze won't move
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2015 AT 11:44 AM
Tiny
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IF the cable won't move, that sounds like the problem.
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2015 AT 7:01 PM

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