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Search Auto Parts Search car accelerates by itself Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting kiffy6189 New User May 30, 2006, 5:59 PM Post #1 of 5 (5685 views) car accelerates by itself Sign In car accelerates by itself Edit | Quote | Reply hi, i have a 1995 bonneville SSEi. When the car is in park the engine is sounds like someone is hitting the gas. All of my gauges are going up too. When im at a stop and my foots not on the break the car just "takes off". Also when im driving the car accelerates by itself too. You can feel the speed increase. Does anyone know what this is or what it could be? And how much it costs to fix? Thanks, Lauren Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator May 31, 2006, 1:48 AM Post #2 of 5 (5682 views) Re: car accelerates by itself Sign In Hi Lauren, There are several things that might cause this but I'm going to back away and say get this to a good shop with the info you provided as it's too dangerous to fool with!! A dealer could be a best bet with this. This happened to another brand of cars years ago and I saw the pictures of cars through garages and all that and that company would't fess up for a while but did. Please come back and let us know what was found, T Guest Anonymous Poster May 31, 2006, 6:46 PM Post #3 of 5 (5677 views) Re: car accelerates by itself Sign In yeah, i plan on taking it on. Thanks for the help though ill keep you updated on what it was! lauren Tham User Jun 2, 2006, 2:11 AM Post #4 of 5 (5671 views) Re: car accelerates by itself Sign In I remember there were "cruise control" devices available in the market in the 80's. My office colleague fitted one in his Datsun Bluebird then. He said all it did was kick in at the speed you set it to, then you could keep your foot away from the accelerator pedal while the device kept the speed constant. It was essentially nothing more than a lazy driver's foot assist. A quick tap to the throttle pedal, and it reverted to normal functioning. He said a couple of times, the unit malfunctioned when it kicked in at lower speeds which you had not set it to, and it would immediately accelerate the car to the higher preset speed. This was obviously extremely dangerous and my colleague took it out as soon as he could after that. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jun 2, 2006, 3:35 AM Post #5 of 5 (5669 views) Cruise Control Etc.... Sign In Factory stuff has been very dependable or didn't work at all in my experience. Should shut down if you touch the brake pedal. T ______________________________________________________ PS: I owned a car - 1966 Thunderbird rare edition that had factory made cruise and brakes from the steering wheel.!! You could pass a car and slow down without use of your feet. The brake button was called "retard"   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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