1995 Chevy Camaro engine revs up to red when started

1995 CHEVROLET CAMARO
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DEANNAPRESCOTT
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Engine problem
1995 Chevy Camaro 6 cyl Wheel Drive Type unknown Manual 15000 miles
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When I start the car the engine revs up to the red zone. It does it in nuetral or in gear. It wont go back down, I have to kill the car. Please help
Feb 11, 2008 at 8:08 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Your throttle cable could be kinked and throttle plate sticking that needs cleaning. Also have the idle air control valve and throttle position sensor checked out
Feb 11, 2008 at 8:22 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Big vacuum leak?
Feb 11, 2008 at 11:35 PM
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