Broken or loose throttle cable on 1996 Nissan Altima

I know of no reason why you shouldn't do that and I have seen cars with a loose ribbon cable in the boot...

usually need more details. possible vacuum leak. check for broken/loose hoses coming from intake or throttle body and replace

Could be a dirty throttle body, vac leak, or a defective idle air control valve. The computer adjusts idle speed by controlling the amount of air entering the throttle body via the control valve.
Is the check engine light on ?

shut the car off and look at the throttle body, have someone step on the gas pedal if the throttle body does not open up then the cable from the pedle to the throttle popped off or broke

The throttle is operated by a cable from the pedal to the engine throttle. That cable is either broken or has come loose from the pedal or the engine throttle. Check the pedal first. If the pedal does not have any return spring and falls to the floor the cable is most likely the problem. If you are familiar with the engine components and can see the throttle and cable you could have someone try to operate the pedal without the engine running. If it has come loose from the throttle you should see it move. If not you and appears to be connected to both the throttle and pedal the cable is broken. You will have to have a new cable installed if it has broken. Good luck.

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CHECK ALL EARTH POINTS IN ENGINE BAY FOR LOOSE WIREING

It could be the fuel pump. Thats what I would think. Hope this helps!?


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check for a broken or stretched spring or loose throttle cable bracket or broken throtle cable.

check accelerator cable under the hood

Cables from alt to battery can be deposited/burned/oxidized. In this case battery wont get charged. Also check the alternator connections. Cable might be burned or not tight enough
Also serpentine belt might be not tight enough
Good Luck