"Dr. Joel M. Hoffman" wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I left my '97 Accord sitting in a driveway for 12 days, and when I got
> back, I found that the engine had started racing. Frequently when I'm
> driving, it's like cruise control is engaged for 2-3 seconds after I
> stop pressing the gas, and when I take the car out of gear (to change
> gears, for example), the engine races, usually to around 4K, sometimes
> almost into the red zone.
>
> Does anyone have any idea what could have happened while the car was
> sitting still that could cause this?
>
> Many thanks.
>
> -Joel Hoffman

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Clean the throttle body. It gets condensates of gas vapor that gums it
up. That's why sitting can make it worse. Should be done occasionally
anyhow. Use google to find a DIY answer.

'Curly'