1984 accord lx throttle sticks

1984 HONDA ACCORD
165,000 MILES
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JASBELL0531
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car has sat for 2yrs. ran fine when parked. I drained gas. Installed new fuel filter. car starts and as soon as i push on gas pedal rpms go up to 5000or more. let off pedal engine stays at 5000rpm or more. I shut car off wait about 5 mins and car will start and if you press gas pedal same thing occurs.
Oct 7, 2011 at 5:31 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Clean throttle body and check idle control system, start here.
Oct 7, 2011 at 6:04 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Use a can of carburetor and linkage cleaner. Check the return spring on the throttle body, it may have snapped. Check for kinks or binding in the throttle cable.
Oct 7, 2011 at 6:08 PM
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