Dr. Joel M. Hoffman wrote:
>>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.
>
>
> One more data point:
>
> I've noticed that tapping the gas tends to bring the engine idle back
> to where it should be. Could a clogged something cause this?

frayed cable can do this. it the pedal snaps back, it's got more
velocity and therefore momentum than a gradual release. check both
ends. it's a common problem on high mileage cars - but you don't reveal
that vital data.

before asking more questions, it might be handy if you tried the
suggestions made by all posters & report back on whether they helped you
finger the problem. otherwise we're all shooting in the dark.

>
> Thanks.
>
> -Joel
>
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