revved up will not turn off

2002 BMW 525
150,000 MILES
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MICCP
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had a blown turbo changed it for a new one started car it ran ok for 5 mins tuched accelerater and it revved up and would not turn off dont fanncy trying to start it again help please
Jun 4, 2012 at 5:56 PM
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check throttle body and accelerator cable is not stuck or damaged, throttle plate should be closed when started.
Jun 4, 2012 at 10:35 PM
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