1999 Vauxhall Corsa Accelerator

1999 VAUXHALL CORSA
78,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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DANGEROOUW
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Hi guys!! Took the car for a run last night first time on A38 since buying it not previously put into 5th gear. I had to literally floor the gas pedal and it would only reach 65mph and my foot was on the floor!! any ideas??
thanks in advance for the replies I just dont want to get seen off as it's my first car and the guy i bought it from is actually picking it up today to get it sorted. but i'd like to know im not being fobbed off

thanks again.
Nov 18, 2009 at 2:29 AM
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DAVE H
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there could be numerous reasons for this fault .. stretched/incorrectly fitted accelerator cable .. bad TPS (throttle postion sensor) worn fuel pump etc etc ..
Nov 23, 2009 at 5:48 AM
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