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Rover 416s 1998 R reg / over revving?

I can start the car no problem and it will idle at just under 1000 revs but as soon as i drive off or touch the accelerator the revs shoot up to about 2500-3000 and dont come down.I have to turn off the engine and restart for it to idle at a 1000 again.any suggestions.
cheers
Dazza, January 2008
thanx

dazza, January 2008
Check the return spring on the end of the throttle cable where its connected to the fuel injection because it works off the ECU, if this is sticking, this could be causing the problem. Brian

Brian Guy, January 2008
accelerator cable possibly sticking at throttle body unit spray with cleaner at outer cable junction

andysection, January 2008
link Click here to see other fixes for Rover.