Symptom Chart

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Accelerator pedal is hard to depress or has a rough/raspy or sticky feel	Damaged accelerator cable Accelerator cable incorrectly installed Worn or damaged throttle body Damaged accelerator pedal	INSTALL a new accelerator cable. REFER to Accelerator Cable . CHECK the accelerator cable for correct installation. INSTALL a new throttle body. REFER to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 2.0L AND 2.3L article. INSTALL a new accelerator pedal. REFER to Accelerator Pedal .
Accelerator pedal sticks/does not return freely	Damaged accelerator cable Accelerator cable incorrectly installed Weak or broken throttle return spring Worn or damaged throttle body Damaged accelerator pedal	INSTALL a new accelerator cable. REFER to Accelerator Cable . CHECK the accelerator cable for correct installation. INSTALL a new throttle body. REFER to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 2.0L AND 2.3L article. INSTALL a new accelerator pedal. REFER to Accelerator Pedal .
High engine idle speed	Damaged accelerator cable Accelerator cable incorrectly installed Damaged accelerator pedal	INSTALL a new accelerator cable. REFER to Accelerator Cable . CHECK the accelerator cable for correct installation. INSTALL a new accelerator pedal. REFER to Accelerator Pedal .