Symptom Troubleshooting Chart - Accelerator

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SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART - ACCELERATOR

Problem	Possible Cause	Action
Accelerator pedal is hard to push down or has a rough or sticky feel	Damaged accelerator cable.	NOTE: Do not lubricate the accelerator cable. INSTALL a new accelerator cable. See ACCELERATOR CABLE -- 2.3L or see ACCELERATOR CABLE -- 3.0L (4V)
	Accelerator cable.	CHECK the accelerator cable for correct installation.
	Worn or damaged throttle body.	INSTALL a new throttle body. See THROTTLE BODY (2.3L) or see THROTTLE BODY (3.0L) .
	Damaged accelerator pedal and shaft.	INSTALL a new accelerator pedal and shaft. See ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND SHAFT (2.3L) or see ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND SHAFT (3.0L) .
Accelerator pedal shaft lever sticks (does not return freely)	Damaged accelerator cable.	INSTALL a new accelerator cable. See ACCELERATOR CABLE -- 2.3L or see ACCELERATOR CABLE -- 3.0L (4V) .
	Accelerator cable.	CHECK the accelerator cable for correct installation.
	Weak or broken accelerator shaft spring.	INSTALL a new accelerator shaft spring.
	Worn or damaged throttle body.	INSTALL a new throttle body. See THROTTLE BODY (2.3L) or see THROTTLE BODY (3.0L) .
High engine idle speed	Damaged accelerator cable.	INSTALL a new accelerator cable. See ACCELERATOR CABLE -- 2.3L or see ACCELERATOR CABLE -- 3.0L (4V) .
	Accelerator cable incorrectly installed.	CHECK the accelerator cable for correct installation.
	Electrical/mechanical/vacuum.	See DIAGNOSTIC INDEX .