Ask a local technician: John Meglen
Question:
What should I do if the gas pedal sticks on my car?
Answer:
Sudden unintended acceleration – in which your car races ahead even though you are not pressing the accelerator pedal – is a rare but potentially very dangerous event. Here are the steps to follow.
1. Brake firmly.
Do not pump the brakes. Do not turn off the engine yet—because doing so would disable the power assist for your steering and brakes
2. Shift the transmission into Neutral.
Don’t worry if the engine revs up alarmingly; most cars have rev-limiters to protect against damage.
3. Steer to a safe location and come to a full stop.
4. Shut off the engine with the transmission still in Neutral.
5. Finally, shift the transmission into Park or, with a manual
transmission, set the emergency brake.
Then breath deep and call for help. Do not drive the car.
Memorize these steps to prepare for the rare chance that you
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ASE Master Technician and owner of J.M. Auto Service, John
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