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Have an idea anyone? Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting joemama New User May 8, 2013, 6:25 PM Post #1 of 5 (1645 views) Have an idea anyone? Sign In Bought a 2008 rav4 base auto 4cyl a year and a half ago. Two times this has happened to me. I go to start the car(in park) and it immediately goes into full throttle as if the throttle is stuck open. First time was a year ago and the second happened today. Had my parking break on and the vaj4 was wanting to race out of the parking gear. I slammed on the brakes and turned the ignition off. I start the car a minute later and it happens again. Push the car off the street, waited ten minutes , started it and all was fine. I never once touched the accelerator pedal. It wast stuck. The floor mats are connect to hooks to avoid sliding. None of the mil lights are on. I connected my mil code reader and nothing came up though my scanner is a cheapy Anybody have any ideas? Discretesignals Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator May 8, 2013, 6:37 PM Post #2 of 5 (1634 views) Re: Have an idea anyone? Sign In I think you really should take this to Toyota. There could be something wrong with the accelerator pedal position (APP) sensors or any number of things that would cause the ECU to see a request for throttle activation. Obviously the ECU isn't seeing any problems, so it has to be seeing APP sensors showing something they shouldn't be showing. Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved. (This post was edited by Discretesignals on May 8, 2013, 6:39 PM) joemama New User May 8, 2013, 6:47 PM Post #3 of 5 (1616 views) Re: Have an idea anyone? Sign In Plan on taking it in tomorrow. I have the "plantinum" warranty which excludes about everything. Definitely done with Toyota after this. 100 point inspection on certified cars and the battery poos out a month after purchase. Thanks for your input I appreciate that joemama New User May 17, 2013, 7:36 PM Post #4 of 5 (1507 views) Re: Have an idea anyone? Sign In toyota couldnt find anything wrong with it. apparently i have clumbsy feet and gassed the accelerator pedal without letting up on it? looked at the car today because i was hearing a faint whining noise. the airbox was not seated properly. not sure if maybe that had something to do with the throttle or not. if i hadnt been laughing so hard at the fellow telling me about my feet i would have took a dump on his chest HT User May 18, 2013, 2:59 AM Post #5 of 5 (1497 views) Re: Have an idea anyone? Sign In Toyota has a long history of cases of unintended acceleration. I don't know if they ever resolved them satisfactorily.   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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