when i start the car the accelerator sticks at 2000 rpms what is the problem?
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Asked by dw1212 Jul 19, 2013 at 03:54 PM about the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

car starts and goes straight to 2000 rpms when driving the car continues to accelerate until
foot in on brake and once brake is released it takes off

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DavidH25 answered 11 years ago

This is one I suggest getting your OBD codes scanned. Any large parts place will do it free....write down the codes and bring them back here

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DavidH25 answered 11 years ago

Meantime take a good look at your throttle cable and make sure it looks right this will get bigger so you can see it, click on the image

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James answered 11 years ago

check your power brake booster vacuum check valve for leaking vacuum and surrounding hoses, also consider internal diaphragm split in canister brake booster!

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Dorian answered 11 years ago

Sounds like a throttle cable not being adjusted properly

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