Accelerator problems with a Hyundai Getz

Intermittantly the accelerator ceases to function on my Hyundai Getz and the car just chugs along, then all of a sudden acceleration kicks in. Had the car to three garages, all hooked up their diagnostics machines but no fault was found. No fault is showing on dashboard either. Car runs better on a full tank of petrol.

Asked on 17 January 2013 by henry110

Answered by Honest John

Might be the fuel pick-up in the fuel tank or the fuel tank sender pump or its earth or the sender pump relay or its earth.

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