2001 Buick Lesabre accelerator sticks

2001 BUICK LESABRE
40,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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My accelerator (gas pedal ) sticks once in awhile when I go to press down to start going. I have to press down with some force on the pedal to go it going. Thank you
Apr 17, 2008 at 11:03 PM
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Clean out the throttle bore with intake cleaner and a soft bristle bottle brush. Check the accelerator cable for any binding.
Apr 17, 2008 at 11:06 PM
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