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  • Aug 15, 2008, 07:02 AM
    dhodges
    Flood water and stuck throttle.
    A few weeks ago it had been raining very heavily and I drove through some flood water (probably up to my doors). Once I hit the water my car began to stall out. Eventually it started running OK so I kept going. Now when I crank it up in the morning the throttle keeps sticking and running at high RPM. After running for a while it goes back to normal, but I'm sure its not good for the engine... definately not good for my brakes... to be running at such a high RPM. The car is a 1990 Toyota Celica.. if that helps any. If you have any suggestions, please let me know. Thanks. D.
  • Aug 15, 2008, 07:32 AM
    froggy7
    Don't know if this is the issue, but I used to have a Datsun that would run rough after going through puddles. It turned out that water was getting into the distributor cap. I don't know if you have the same problem, but it's something easy to check.
  • Aug 15, 2008, 08:03 AM
    TxGreaseMonkey
    . Remove distributor cap, spray with WD-40, and wipe off excess.

    . Wipe spark plug wires and coil wires with silicone spray.

    . Apply dielectric grease to ends of spark plug and coil wires.

    If the problem continues, it may be the alternator was damaged (FR signal).
  • Aug 15, 2008, 01:33 PM
    this8384
    Is your check engine light on? I would have a diagnostic test done to read if any of the components are running outside of their specifications.

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