01 dodge grand caravan accelerator problem

[wingman122]

My accelerator at times sticks and I have to mash down on the acc. to get the van to slow down. any ideas on what can cause this to happen. could it be the accelerator cable?

[discnik]

First I'd remove the air cleaner tube to your throttle body and check to see if there is a build up around the throttle plate. Give this area a good cleaning. If this does not help visually check the operation of the cable while someone works the pedal, WITH THE ENGINE OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

Hope this helps.

[Rawtorque]

It could be the cable getting gummed up with hardened grease & dirt.

BUT; A broken motor mount can also do this.

This is a VERY dangerous situation you have there!

[wingman122]

discnik...thanks for the tip. You were right on the money..The van is running good now