97 Sebring problems coupe 2.5L

Asked by EL Aug 20, 2017 at 01:59 PM about the 1997 Chrysler Sebring

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My mom had a 97 chrysler sebring coupe  
2.5L and  as soon as i start the car.the
engine is going full throttle like im mashing
on the gas pedal. I took the throttle body off
and cleaned it. With throttle body clearner.
And got another 1 from the junkyard. Still
does the same thing and now the belt has
twisted on the pullys...and this was the
wrong belt for the car anyway..does anyone
have any idea about  what is going on..I
would greatly appreciate it.

1 Answer

DadliestCatch answered 6 years ago

I once had that happen to me turned out all that was wrong was under the hood where u can press the lever to rev it up or whatever, the liiiiitle tiny chain holding it in place somehow got wrapped over the throttle release and was holding it and full throttle. Check that maybe?

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • 97 Sebring problems coupe 2.5L 1 Answer

    My mom had a 97 chrysler sebring coupe 2.5L and as soon as i start the car.the engine is going full throttle like im mashing on the gas pedal. I took the throttle body off and cleaned it. With t...

    1997 Chrysler Sebring

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Chrysler Sebring Coupe LXI 3 Answers

    How interchangeable parts between 98 Chrysler Sebring LXI Coupe and a 2001 Chrysler Sebring LXI Coupe

    2001 Chrysler Sebring LXi Coupe FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 97 sebring convertible power side mirror adjuster switch problems 3 Answers

    I have a 97 Chrysler Sebring convertible. The power side mirror adjusters aren't working. Each side mirror has one of the 4 direction adjuster buttons not working. I'm not sure what the problem is a...

    1997 Chrysler Sebring

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 97 Chrysler Sebring convertible smoking 1 Answer

    I just purchase a 97 Sebring I have got a oil change my engine light cut off my mechanic said I need a new radiator hose the next night it bust I put a new one but its steel smoking I just realized...

    1997 Chrysler Sebring JXi Convertible FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • how to replace headlamp on 2002 Chrysler sebring coupe 2 Answers

    how to replace headlamp on 2002 Chrysler sebring coupe

    2002 Chrysler Sebring LXi Coupe FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Shortcuts

Search Chrysler Sebring Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Sparky222
    Reputation
    4,920
  • #2
    ces13
    Reputation
    2,780
  • #3
    C Daigle
    Reputation
    2,760
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Camaro
13 Great Deals out of 468 listings starting at $11,749
Used Honda Accord
50 Great Deals out of 973 listings starting at $2,995
Used Ford Focus
13 Great Deals out of 503 listings starting at $2,995
Used Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
4 Great Deals out of 7 listings starting at $7,490
Used Honda Civic
198 Great Deals out of 4,034 listings starting at $440
Used Toyota Corolla
135 Great Deals out of 2,300 listings starting at $103
Used Nissan Altima
25 Great Deals out of 680 listings starting at $3,795

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.