2001 Chevy Malibu Seems like throttle is sticking

2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU
86,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DLRIPS
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sometimes when i turn the car on it starts idling at over 3000 rpms, then if i turn it off and try again sometimes it will go back to normal. other times i will be driving and it wants to accelerate by itself (kinda scary!) what is this? throttle?, computer?, cruise control? please help!
Apr 3, 2009 at 8:25 AM
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ZACKMAN
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Check your throttle position sensor and your throttle cable. Check the cable first, make sure that it is not sticking causing open throttle.
Apr 5, 2009 at 1:57 AM
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