2003 Mazda 6 accelerates even when i let off the gas.

2003 MAZDA 6
193,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JOBDANIEL
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my car runs fine for a couple of miles but it starts to accelerate even when i let off the gas.when i stop it still wants to go.it doesnt have a throttle cable.ive done cleaned the throttlebody. is my throttlebody gone bad?
Aug 14, 2010 at 8:12 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Inspect and test the accelerator pedal positioning sensor under left side of dash and throttle actuator on top rear of engine.
Aug 15, 2010 at 1:12 AM
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