1999 Toyota Corolla car acceleartes on its own?

1999 TOYOTA COROLLA
11,602 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MIMIGIRON68
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Hi, I have noticed that my car starts to accelerate on its own just about when I hit the 45-50 mp. What could be causing this? Is there a way to fix it?
Jun 9, 2009 at 3:28 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Does car have cruise control?
Jun 10, 2009 at 12:03 AM
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MIMIGIRON68
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No cruise control here!
Jun 10, 2009 at 8:06 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Check the accelerator cable connection to the throttle body, it may be binding or sticking.
Jun 11, 2009 at 12:22 AM
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MIMIGIRON68
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Thanks for the suggestion.
Jun 11, 2009 at 8:03 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Another possibility is a vacuum leak.
Jun 12, 2009 at 12:20 AM
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