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2005 Cadillac STS Throttle problem

Tiny
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  • 2005 CADILLAC STS
  • 3.6L
  • V6
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The more I mash on the gas the more the car wants to slow down do you think its the throttle body
Saturday, September 19th, 2015 AT 1:13 PM

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Tiny
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Have the computer scanned for trouble codes and post the numbers here.
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Saturday, September 19th, 2015 AT 4:23 PM
Tiny
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Right now the car is a
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Saturday, September 19th, 2015 AT 4:26 PM
Tiny
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Right now the car is at a place in va
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Saturday, September 19th, 2015 AT 4:27 PM
Tiny
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You're not giving me enough information to conclude anything.
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Saturday, September 19th, 2015 AT 4:30 PM
Tiny
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What will cause the car to slow down when you mash on the gas pedal I was thinking that it would be the throttle body or the senser
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Saturday, September 19th, 2015 AT 4:38 PM
Tiny
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There are dozens of issues that will give you symptoms like that. You need to have some testing done.
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Saturday, September 19th, 2015 AT 4:39 PM
Tiny
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And also there are a couple of engine misfires will the spark plug be the problem
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Saturday, September 19th, 2015 AT 4:39 PM
Tiny
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Ok thanks
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Saturday, September 19th, 2015 AT 4:40 PM

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