1994 Plymouth Acclaim Extremely high RPM - undriveable

1994 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM
158,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KARENMG29
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I just bought this piece of *&^# car (but that's beside the point!) which is currently undriveable due to a very high RPM at all times - in park, reverse, drive, etc. It is undriveable because I can barely engage the brake since the engine is revving so high. I drove it yesterday, and had to use both feet to engage the brake. It was scary. I've had one friend tell me it needs lubricant; another that something is disattached. Any ideas? I can't afford a mechanic.

Thank you so much.

Karen
Aug 9, 2009 at 7:16 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Has the check engine light come on? Is there an adjustment on the throttle linkage on the throttle body? Is the throttle returning to a rest position on the throttle body or is something preventing it?
Sep 25, 2009 at 3:29 AM
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