Can my gas pedal be stuck?

2005 CHRYSLER PACIFICA
130 MILES
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SANDY1087
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When in park the rpm is rev'd up to 2. When in drive the car accelerates on its own up to 40-45mph. When I brake it still feels like someone is pushing on the gas.
Jul 28, 2012 at 5:01 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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i would have the cable checked for binding, throttle body checked for not closing and checked for vacuum leaks.

Roy
Jul 28, 2012 at 5:03 PM
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SANDY1087
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I meant to say my car has 129,000 miles
Jul 28, 2012 at 5:03 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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ok
Jul 28, 2012 at 5:05 PM
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SANDY1087
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Ok thank you. I will have that checked. Meanwhile is my car safe to drive? I have two kids one is a newborn
Jul 28, 2012 at 5:10 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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no, you do not want to loose control. get it checked asap.

Roy
Jul 28, 2012 at 5:11 PM