Press accelerator will not Move

Tiny
MARCI RICHMOND
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  • 2008 SCION XD
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 113,000 MILES
Runs at idle. Three codes come on. Changed accelerator pedal, reads low voltage. Never happened before. Cannot drive it. Help please.
Friday, October 19th, 2018 AT 8:33 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

The car is in limp mode which can be caused by a dirty throttle bore. Start by disconnecting the battery and then follow this guide.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

Clean it thoroughly and then clear the codes and see what happens.

https://youtu.be/ahK_eucFi-k

Please run down these guides and report back.

Cheers, Ken

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Saturday, October 20th, 2018 AT 11:33 AM

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