1988 Oldsmobile 98

1988 OLDSMOBILE 98
142,700 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MRDEEE
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When I start My Car It Runs Full Throttle,like Your Foot is to the floor. The Throttle appears to be in the closed position,and the gas peddle is up. What Are A few things that could cause this to happen?
Dec 5, 2009 at 1:26 PM
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RASMATAZ
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For a starter try cleaning out the idle air control valve and test the throttle position sensor.
Dec 5, 2009 at 2:02 PM
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