2003 Dodge Neon car accelerates

2003 DODGE NEON
95,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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NANNYNA
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my car accelerates as if i am pressing on the gas pedal when i'm not. in park the car's engine races as if the gas pedal is pressed when it isnt.. after a few seconds of this the engine light comes on. It does settle down slightly
Apr 7, 2010 at 4:40 PM
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CARADIODOC
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This is typical of a vacuum leak. Look for a vacuum hose that is disconnected or cracked and leaking.

caradiodoc
Apr 7, 2010 at 5:14 PM