Does not move when attempting to accelerate

1996 MERCEDES BENZ 300D
240,000 MILES • 0.6L • 6 CYL • TURBO • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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EASYAL159
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When I start the can, no problem, when I step on the gas there's no acceleration, the car just idles....
Jun 4, 2022 at 4:24 PM
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EASYAL159
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When I start the can, no problem, when I step on the gas there's no acceleration, the car just idles.
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Jun 4, 2022 at 4:31 PM
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KASEKENNY
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I just want to confirm the issue. When you step on the accelerator the RPMs do not respond at all? So, it is as if you are not stepping on the accelerator at all?

If this is the case, we need to start by checking for codes.

More than likely you have throttle body codes or other related codes.

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

If we try to go after this without knowing the codes or if there are no codes, then we will have a lot harder time figuring it out. Even knowing that there are no codes is good information.

If the engine does respond but it does rev slightly then this is a low power issue. here is a guide that will help with this:

https://youtu.be/U1RoG3I-Oww

Let us know about this info and we can go from there.

Thanks
Jun 5, 2022 at 5:14 PM
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