Not accelerating when pressing the accelerator pedal?

2012 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

300,000 MILES • 3.6L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

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The van listed above is an SXT model. My gas pedal doesn't accelerate when I push down on it, and I changed what I needed to and it's still not working. I have a drive-by-wire which makes it difficult therefore I need a wiring diagram so I can test all the wires.

Sep 10, 2023 at 6:02 PM

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There will be a trouble code that will help us see what's going on, but it sounds like the accelerator pedal sensor has gone out.

Here is a guide with diagrams below to help you fix the problem:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Here are the engine and throttle body wiring diagrams with a guide to help you with the testing:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

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Sep 11, 2023 at 5:27 PM