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Sticky gas pedal
Sent to Car Experts October 22 11:51 AM

I have a 1999 Honda Accord 4 with about 77000 miles. The gas pedal sticks on occasion. Can you recommend a diy cure? thanks

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October 22 9:16 PM (9 hours and 24 minutes and 45 seconds later)
         
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Try disconecting the throttle cable at both ends and check if the cable moves freely thru the cable housing if it is hard to pull back and forth replace the cable if not check for binding at the throttle plate shaft or the peddel pivot.
Lube as nessesary.
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October 27 5:42 PM (4 days and 20 hours later)
         
Did not help.

I am a retired Board Certified Ophthalmologist. Am also a handyman of sorts. Have traveled extensively in the United States.
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