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My vue is over accelerating as soon as i start it. changed the tps and it still happens.

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Mar 10, 2009 - 4 posts - ‎2 authors SES Light and won't accelerate Vue Tech. ... As in DRIVE it will not over rev when you push the pedal to the floor. ... Does any one have any ideas where I should start? ....2004vue, Vue General, 14, 07-16-2004 12:57 PM ... 99 SL1 Won't accelerate
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