A lack of clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector meant the throttle could get stick open when the accelerator was fully depressed. Following a petition from the Center for Auto Safety, NHTSA opened an investigation and eventually issued a recall to fix the sticky throttles in the 2001–2004 model years.
Even with the throttles fixed, the 2001 model year could still have trouble stopping due to multiple problems with leaking brakes.
The battery light comes on at random, and after light to moderate acceleration, then goes off after a minute or two unless triggered. When looking at a multimeter the voltage fluctuates when it comes on. Not sure where the problem comes from, and why it illuminates, as it sets no codes. The screen on the radio no longer works.
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The battery light comes on at random, and after light to moderate acceleration, then goes off after a minute or two unless triggered. When looking at a multimeter the voltage fluctuates when it comes on. Not sure where the problem comes from, and why it illuminates, as it sets no codes. The screen on the radio no longer works.
- legendlcox, Williamsport, PA, US