1988 Chrysler New Yorker idleing high

1988 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER
12,300 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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i have a 1988 new yorker and it is acting very strang just out of the blue it starts idleing high when car is at a stop it also acts like it wants to continue to go once stoped have to make sure i keep my foot on the break hard to keep the car from lunging foward really don't know what to do
Oct 22, 2008 at 7:23 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like you have an sensor problem. What I suggest, take it to Auto Zone or other nationally recognized auto parts store. They will scan the computer for trouble codes.

Let me know what it is. My guess is the TPS is bad.

Joe
Oct 27, 2008 at 9:51 AM
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