1990 GMC Sierra "sticking throttle cable stuck body" Questions

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...cable to the transmission that is hooked to the throttle body. Sounds like it needs adjusted or hooked back up. Sometimes they also stick in the transmission, Try adjusting it first. You need to make ...

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...STICKING ACCELERATOR OR SPEED CONTROL CABLE TURN OFF KEY AND DISCONNECT ACCELERATOR AND SPEED CONTROL CABLE FROM THROTTLE BODY.ROTATE THE THROTTLE BODY LINKAGE TO DETERMINE.IF IT ROTATE FREELY.THE ...

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sticking linkages at the throttle body that actuate the butterfly valve, or something as simple as your floor mat catching the pedal when depressed. The real problem is the idle air control valve that

...that may restrict your throttle body causing it to stick when giving it gas or letting off. Check that there is nothing blocking your throttle cable by tracing it by hand and inspecting around

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...use some liquid wrench on the throttle cable if the throttle cable itself is sticking then the cable may need replacing if you do not successfully work enough liquid wrench down inside to free it

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...throttle cable between the pedal and the throttle body generally when they get old they fray up near the body and get stuck. If it looks to be OK see if you can spray it with wd40 or other solvent, ...

...Throttle cable could be sticking or disconnected (there are two one pulls and one returns to idle IIRC) also you should really search www.tccoa.com and become a member there if you are not already. I ...

...throttle body. there are a number of things that could be the culprit. The first thing i would look at is the plastic grommet that the pedal hinges on. they wear out and cause the pedal to off set ...

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...sticking.If not, go to the disconnected throttle lever.  Try to position it to stick.  If it does stick there are several reasons.  The TPS switch is binding and needs to be replaced, ...

...body replaced & Throttle Body cleaned 1 year ago. Worked great for a year and now same symptoms. sounds like the linkage is sticking if it is cable throttle. if not then throttle biody ...

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