Press the accelerator pedal and vehicle does not go

XG350J

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2004 HYUNDAI XG350
3.5L
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
126,000 MILES

I was driving and I went to give it gas I had realized that it wasn't going so I pushed it to the floor and it still wasn't going anywhere. So I shut it off turn it back on started it put the pedal to the floor again and it didn't go anywhere. Throttle pedal positioning sensor?

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KASEKENNY

MECHANIC
18,907 POSTS

This could be a sensor issue but your vehicle has a throttle cable that is directly connected to the throttle body. So it is unlikely that the sensor would cause this. Basically the sensor just tells the PCM that the throttle is moving but would not necessarily cause the RPM to be none responsive.

I would suggest starting with checking to make sure when you press the accelerator that the throttle plate is actually moving. If it is, then let's check for codes.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Let's start with this and go from there. Thanks

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