Throttle stuck at WOT! ('95 2500 V-10)

[davefr]

I was recently passing someone and floored the accelerator. The accelerator then stuck at wide open throttle and wouldn't return.

I had to turn off the ignition to avoid an accident.

Has this happened to anyone else? I lubricated the throttle cable linkage which seems to have fixed the problem but I'm still paranoid.

Should I replace the cable?

[fastback340]

my work truck is a 94 ram 3500 diesal. i recently noticed the throtttle return spring hancing down not hooked up. a day later we got a recall from dodge on the throttle cable. better get it look at soo. you might wanna check with dodge to see if you have a recall too

[davefr]

Thanks. According to NHTSA the recall is only for diesels but it does appear other V-10 owners have reported stuck throttles and haven't been as lucky as me.

I just ordered a new cable. Why take chances for a $40 part. (PN 52079336)

[dewme5]

is there any interferance with the throttle itself? I had a problem with my air cleaner one time. it wasn't a truck, but if it binds on something, that will certainly cause problems..

[BillyBob]

Yup, went through that awhile back. Played with the butterflies for better alignment.