Car Hesitates on Acceleration

2000 MAZDA PROTEGE
350,000 MILES
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ALEXBOUKIN
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Sometimes when I push the pedal the car will stay at 2RPM (gives no response) until I push the gas pedal to the floor at which point the RPM flies to 4 or 5. Taking my foot off the gas and trying again usually solves the problems. This happens constantly. Thanks in advance.
Jan 29, 2012 at 4:40 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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First thing to do is go get a scan done, this will show up any unresolved fault coses, not all codes will set a check light, let me know if you have any codes start here.
Jan 29, 2012 at 4:48 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If the check engine light is on, have the computer scanned for trouble codes. If it isn't on, have the throttle position sensor checked.
Jan 29, 2012 at 4:49 AM
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