Computer? Throttle Stays On

Example: I go from one stopsign to another. I’ll accelerate, shift into
second, accelerate a bit and then take my foot off the pedal. I then
expect the revs to drop and the car to slow down, using engine braking.

But this doesn’t happen -- for several seconds, the revs stay up, as if I
still had my foot on the pedal. I’m forced to shift to neutral and let the
engine do its thing before it returns to idle.

I think this is “normal” behavior, designed into the computer for
emissions purposes. I find it very annoying, perhaps dangerous. The
computer is controlling the throttle in ways I do not expect.

Is this behavior normal? Is there a way to defeat it?

It doesn't sound like it's normal. From a safety standpoint I would go to the dealership and have them look and work on the issue as soon as you can.


Example: I go from one stopsign to another. I’ll accelerate, shift into
second, accelerate a bit and then take my foot off the pedal. I then
expect the revs to drop and the car to slow down, using engine braking.

But this doesn’t happen -- for several seconds, the revs stay up, as if I
still had my foot on the pedal. I’m forced to shift to neutral and let the
engine do its thing before it returns to idle.

I think this is “normal” behavior, designed into the computer for
emissions purposes. I find it very annoying, perhaps dangerous. The
computer is controlling the throttle in ways I do not expect.

Is this behavior normal? Is there a way to defeat it?