When I first get in my car and I start it up when I hit t...
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carguy1
380 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, but together, we will get your vehicle back up and running quickly.
May I ask whom I am chatting with today?
Customer
380 days ago
Meesha good morning
carguy1
380 days ago
Good morning Meesha, it's good to meet you.
Is your car automatic or manual?
Customer
380 days ago
Please don't laugh at me I don't know what that means I'm a new driver it's a 2000 that's all I can say I roll the windows up LOL
carguy1
380 days ago
It's totally ok and I won't laugh. We all start there!
Do you put the car in drive to drive it?
carguy1
380 days ago
Ok, So, you have to hit the gas lightly to get the car to start or it won't move forward if you don't step on the gas lightly?
Customer
380 days ago
exactly it's kind of scary because I have to keep tapping it and then it will bump and then starts moving it just started this like a couple of days ago other than that I have no problems with this car I have to tap it likely because if I tap it hard it will speed off
carguy1
380 days ago
Ok
I think what you are going to need to do to start with is check the transmission fluid, or have a shop check it. There should be a dipstick on the transmission so you can check the level. It sounds like it might be low and causing a problem. Most parts stores would check it for you more then likely. It does sound like you need to have someone locally drive the car to make sure it's safe as well.
Customer
380 days ago
Ok
carguy1
380 days ago
If you have it checked out and they start talking and you don't understand, you can post back here with me and I will do what I can to make sure you understand what they are saying. I know it can be confusing.
Customer
380 days ago
Thank you I will the weather is kind of bad maybe it'll be better later by the time I get off work then I will take it to be service
carguy1
380 days ago
It's ok, I should be on until 8 tonight, minus a couple of breaks during the day.
Customer
380 days ago
Ok ty��
carguy1
380 days ago
You're welcome.
Customer
380 days ago
My gas pedal gets stuck when I'm trying to pull off
carguy1
380 days ago
Ah, ok, this makes sense.
What you want to do is have them clean the throttle body, and see if it continues to stick, if it does, then you'll want to replace the throttle cable to solve this. It's important it gets repaired for sure.
Customer
380 days ago
Ok is it expensive
carguy1
380 days ago
One moment I will try to get a ballpark estimate for you.
Customer
380 days ago
Ok
carguy1
380 days ago
I would ballpark the repair around $150 installed parts and labor.
Customer
380 days ago
Ok thank you I want to try and have this done ASAP
carguy1
380 days ago
I would, it can lead to a dangerous situation for sure! Be careful and you're welcome
Customer
380 days ago
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380 days ago
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