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1994 PLYMOUTH
150,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JONTAGG8
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What would cause my car to accelerate when I am not pressing on the accelerator regardless of whether I am in drive, neutral, or park?
Nov 5, 2008 at 9:48 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If the engine RPM's increase without touching the gas, it could be from a vacuum leak or a sensor (TPS / IAC...) Has the check engine light come on?
Mar 22, 2009 at 8:53 AM
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