the mechanic did not want to service the car because he c...


the mechanic did not want to service the car because he could not find anything wrong with it I got up to go to work this morning and the gas pedal got stuck again it only does it when I'm on my way to work he kept asking me where...

the mechanic did not want to service the car because he could not find anything wrong with it I got up to go to work this morning and the gas pedal got stuck again it only does it when I'm on my way to work he kept asking me where there any lights on in the car and I told him no there is something wrong with the gas pedal he said that if it's serious light will come up on the dash to indicate that

Automotive Expert
Good morning. He is wrong, there won't be a light because this has a cable. You might have to arrange to leave the car with him overnight if the problem only happens first thing in the morning. That way he should be able to check it. Don't be afraid to take it to someone else, you do have an issue that needs to be addressed here.

thats what in going to do.
Automotive Expert
It's got to be the next step. Most mechanics don't like to just put parts on the car without diagnosing it first. So, if it's not acting up for him, he's probably not going to want to just put parts on it.

should I just tell them to clean the throttle anyway
Automotive Expert
Cleaning the throttle won't hurt anything that's for sure. Then if the problem continues, replace the cable.

Ok ....will do ...thank you
Automotive Expert
You're welcome, have a good day!

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