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1996 Cadillac Deville Acceleration

Tiny
DRF001
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  • 1996 CADILLAC DEVILLE
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 145,300 MILES
I have a '96 sedan deville. Every now and again, the accelerator will get stuck and I will be going faster without even pushing the gas pedal. Once I put it in park, it'll jerk really hard like its trying to go, then it will have this really loud sound like I'm pressing the gas while I'm in park. I tried spraying WD-40 on the inside under the hood but it only stops temporarily. What part controls the acceleration and what do I need to fix it?
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Monday, May 12th, 2008 AT 8:35 PM

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Tiny
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Clean out the throttle plates with carb cleaner and an old tooth brush first
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Tuesday, May 13th, 2008 AT 10:59 AM

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