My car won’t go faster than 15 mph and there is a red fla...
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Mike V.
283 days ago
Hi, my name is\*\*\*\*\*’ve been a technician on Just Answer since 2007 and I'll be helping you today. I'm sorry to hear you are having difficulties with your vehicle. I know how inconvenient car trouble is.
May I ask whom I am chatting with today?
Customer
283 days ago
Shameka
Mike V.
283 days ago
Hi Shameka, it's nice to meet you.
This indicates a problem with the throttle body in the car. It's in failsafe mode so you can't go any faster. This is to prevent any possible accidents from accelerator being locked on.
Sometimes restarting the car will reset it if it's just a glitch, otherwise most of the time the throttle has to be replaced to resolve it.
Customer
283 days ago
I had this issue last year. Do you think it would need to be replaced again that soon
Mike V.
283 days ago
I think it's possible, or it's possible the accelerator pedal position sensor is the problem. That will also put the car into failsafe on you.
Customer
283 days ago
I am just trying to make it 90 miles to the airportBut last time I turned car off it never turned back on
Mike V.
283 days ago
I'm sorry, I wish there was something more you could do, but honestly, it's probably going to need to be repaired.
Customer
283 days ago
Ok thank you. I guess I will continue going down the road and hopefully make it there
Mike V.
283 days ago
I hope so, be safe and be careful.
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