2009 Kia Rio Just Bought Chill Accelerator Keeps Sticking Come First Set Off On

2009 KIA RIO
30,000 MILES
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RIOCHILL
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just bought a kia rio chill and the accelerator keeps sticking when i come to first set off on a journey? also first to second gear seems notchy, is this a common problem?
Feb 6, 2013 at 11:55 AM
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KHLOW2008
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What do you mean by sticking?
Feb 7, 2013 at 6:17 AM
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RIOCHILL
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I get in car after been left for couple hours and accelerator wont press, literally have to kick it down and then ok till next journey
Feb 9, 2013 at 12:20 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Check the throttle cable and throttle plate. Try cleaning the throttle bore. Check if the stopper for the throttle plate had been tampered with.
Feb 10, 2013 at 12:19 PM
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