car scared the crap out of me
zorilla
04-12-2008, 09:05 PM
1996 2.4 engine.i was driving down the highway and the car accerated by itself and when i tried to apply the brakes i could not push the brake petal down except for maybe 1/4 of an inch using all my weight.has anyone had this problem????
Rawtorque
07-19-2008, 03:27 AM
YIKES!!! Often this is due to a weak/broken motor mount. This is VERY dangerous since it could lead to sudden acceleration when cornering.
:swear:
Get it checked out ASAP!
Also, problems with the Idle Air Control *could* cause engine surge.
:swear:
Get it checked out ASAP!
Also, problems with the Idle Air Control *could* cause engine surge.
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