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Forum: TPI
03-27-2009, 10:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 963
Posted By ssolut

Re: "Run-Away" Throttle Behavior

Well-- I finally solved the problem. I replaced the entire tb (throttle body) and the problem is cured. Before I changed the tb, I did lubricate the moving parts, as per some of your suggestions. ...
Forum: TPI
03-26-2009, 01:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 963
Posted By ssolut

Re: "Run-Away" Throttle Behavior

Sorry for my ignorance-- "IAC" = "idle air control"? Where is this located (relative to the throttle body)? Thanks...
Forum: TPI
03-25-2009, 06:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 963
Posted By ssolut

Re: "Run-Away" Throttle Behavior

That's sounds exactly what my problem is-- I currently tap ("blip") on the gas pedal to try to get the motor speed to come down (and occasionally shift into neutral to save wear on teh brakes!)--...
Forum: TPI
03-25-2009, 06:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 963
Posted By ssolut

Re: "Run-Away" Throttle Behavior

I already checked the cruise control. The linkage has a bit of slack in it while this problem is happening-- same with the foot pedal linkage. Something else "inside the throttle" is...
Forum: TPI
03-25-2009, 11:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 963
Posted By ssolut

Re: "Run-Away" Throttle Behavior

Why would it only "stick" when the engine is running, and seem perfectly fine when the engine is off?
Forum: TPI
03-25-2009, 01:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 963
Posted By ssolut

"Run-Away" Throttle Behavior

:confused:HELP!!-- I have to leave on a road trip tomorrow and I need help with my '89 GTA 350-- my engine RPM run up to 2500+ RPMs all the time- while driving or idle, in drive or park/neutral, etc....
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