My car's accelerator pedal sticks when I accelerate quickly. What's the issue?

The accelerator pedal sticks when I accelerate quickly. I have to get my toes under the pedal to get it back into position. It's a 2003 Citroen Xsara estate.

Asked on 12 July 2021 by Mike

Answered by Dan Powell

This is a very, very serious safety issue. I would urge you to get the car checked by a qualified mechanic immediately. It reads like a problem with the throttle cable. I would suggest having the car transported to the garage. Do not drive it in its current condition as it is dangerous and could cause a very serious accident.

Tags: older cars mechanical problems

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