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Old 12-11-2004, 06:44 PM
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[sm=smiley23.gif]1992 mustang gt 5 speed. bbk t-b throttle sticks / have to tap accelerator pedal for idle to drop.I have cleaned throttle throat and butterfly plate with rag & throttle body cleaner that works for a while but then it happens again I use premium gas. Need help thanks
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Old 12-11-2004, 08:08 PM
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you should just get another one or check to see if you can adjust the throttle cable might be a little slack or might just need to be replaced
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Old 12-11-2004, 11:35 PM
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Yeah mine was sticking too and all i did was tighten my throttle cable a little bit and it fixed the problem.
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Old 12-11-2004, 11:37 PM
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whats your idle set at? youl find if you bump your idle up a little you wont have that problem
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