Vehicle Symptom Guide

Throttle sticks at highway speed

Throttle sticks at highway speed is a air intake and throttle symptom that occurs at highway speed. Common diagnostic areas include vacuum leak, dirty throttle body, airflow sensor fault, though testing is needed before replacing parts.

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Common Causes for Throttle sticks at highway speed

  • Vacuum leak
  • Dirty throttle body
  • Airflow sensor fault
  • Throttle actuator fault
  • Restricted air filter or intake duct

Related Diagnostic Trouble Codes

These codes frequently trigger or accompany Throttle sticks at highway speed: