Car accelerating on its own
twinklenose
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Toyota Rav4 acceleration lag issue
Comments (1)Your description allows for at least two, if not several more potential issues. The first one being that the PCM is detecting an issue with the gas pedal, or throttle body and is commanding "limp-in" mode. The second could be something causing a genuine engine performance issue such as a clogged catalytic converter, or a restricted fuel or air filter. Is the check engine light on? If so can you report what code is setting? Beyond that, a technician will have to look at this and analyze the issue, its not something that anyone could just say what is wrong based on the description alone....See Morecar insurance - rental car coverage
Comments (3)The liability might not automatically cover the rental car because somebody else could be using your car while you are gone, meaning you'd be insuring two cars for the price of one. It depends on the laws of your state. If your agent says that liability DOES extend to the rented vehicle, ask them to point it out in your policy. When it comes to insurance, if it's not in writing it isn't true. Credit card coverage is usually very good, but again be sure to read all the fine print. There are likely to be "exceptions" and "exclusions." Plus, it usually covers damage to the rental only. Keep in mind that even though credit card coverage would pay for repairs, the rental company will still want to collect the daily rate from you while the vehicle is out of service. Typically, the insurance will NOT cover that....See Morecar sounds like it's revving
Comments (4)If you have a tachometer, what was the rpm and approximate outdoor temperature? Newer models (less than 10 yr old) with 4 cylinder engines may idle at 1200 rpm when first started in cold weather (20 F or less). The idle speed should pull back to about 700 rpm as the engine warms. What make an model do you have? Older Jeeps have 2 cooling fans: one belt driven through a viscous clutch and an electric fan. On start up, the viscous clutch is fully engaged and the fan is noisy. If the fan is cool or cold, the viscous drive will gradually reduce and the fan will become more quiet. This noise is more noticeable when the observer is outside the car....See More1993 Mercury Cougar driving on its own
Comments (2)Stop driving this thing - its dangerous. Take it to a shop familiar with Ford products and have the problem diagnosed. Make sure that the cruise control has not been accidentally activated....See Moretwinklenose
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