If it's an automatic, also check the linkage at the tranny.
Edward

At 07:00 AM 12/5/2003, you wrote:
>In a message dated 12/4/03 11:47:27 PM, wes@CS.UCHICAGO.EDU writes:
>
><< Can I lubricate something to fix this problem? >>
>
>Disconnect the throttle cable at the throttle.  If the throttle plate moves
>freely, then it is probably time for a new cable.  From what I have seen, the
>plastic sheathing on the wire rope eventually wears out then bunches up inside
>the outer jacket of the cable assembly.  This can cause all sorts of throttle
>response weirdness.
>
>George