# 2000 Honda Accord V6 random acceleration problem

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-accord-v6-random-acceleration-problem/15549>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** acceleration, engines, accord, honda\
**Created:** [June 19, 2008, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-accord-v6-random-acceleration-problem/15549 "2008-06-19T03:33:50Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![haaspj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/958977/32.png) [@haaspj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/haaspj)\
**Post date:** [June 19, 2008, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-accord-v6-random-acceleration-problem/15549/1 "2008-06-19T03:33:50Z")

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My 2000 Honda Accord V6 with 131,000 miles suddenly started accelerating randomly – once when I was slowing down at an intersection and once while parallel parking. Dealer’s service department could not replicate the problem. Is there an easy fix or should I replace this vehicle ASAP, given that it is scary to drive it.

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**Author:** ![hellokit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6a8cbe/32.png) [@hellokit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hellokit)\
**Post date:** [June 19, 2008, 5:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-accord-v6-random-acceleration-problem/15549/2 "2008-06-19T05:03:53Z")

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Start by disconnecting the cruise control vacuum hose and electrical connector. A malfunctioning idle air control (iac) valve will, sometimes, cause this. Replace Honda dealer with qualified independent mechanic/shop.