# Fix for the 2015 Subaru Forester "jack rabbit start" accelerator **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** subaru, forester\ **Created:** [July 7, 2018, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-for-the-2015-subaru-forester-jack-rabbit-start-accelerator/120563 "2018-07-07T17:51:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![DonaldKing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c5a1d2/32.png) [@DonaldKing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonaldKing)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2018, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-for-the-2015-subaru-forester-jack-rabbit-start-accelerator/120563/1 "2018-07-07T17:51:26Z")
Is there an aftermarket fix for the “jack rabbit start” accelerator on my Subaru Forester. It is dangerous to parallel park because I do not know how far the car is going to go when I touch the accelerator. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![BillRussell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/billrussell/32/3179_2.png) [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2018, 11:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-for-the-2015-subaru-forester-jack-rabbit-start-accelerator/120563/2 "2018-07-09T11:26:30Z")
I have the same year and model, and have no problem as you describe. Take it to a good mechanic. Why would you want an aftermarket fix? just get it repaired. ---
**Author:** ![ok4450](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2018, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-for-the-2015-subaru-forester-jack-rabbit-start-accelerator/120563/3 "2018-07-09T18:23:23Z")
Maybe the problem is that the throttle body should be cleaned due to a sticking throttle plate. ---
**Author:** ![wolyrobb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/wolyrobb/32/45497_2.png) [@wolyrobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolyrobb)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2018, 5:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-for-the-2015-subaru-forester-jack-rabbit-start-accelerator/120563/4 "2018-07-10T05:40:07Z")
I’ve mostly recalibrated my right foot to avoid the jack rabbit starts with my 2015 Forester. I’t did take some practice but I’ve found that just a little pressure on the pedal is enough to start moving. Makes driving in traffic and parallel parking a snap. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2018, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-for-the-2015-subaru-forester-jack-rabbit-start-accelerator/120563/5 "2018-07-10T13:35:25Z")
Do you have to switch between cars? I have some of that problem when I drive my wife’s car, the throttle is more sensitive. But after a while I adjust. ---
**Author:** ![Wallace\_Moon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/34f0e0/32.png) [@Wallace\_Moon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wallace_Moon)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2020, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-for-the-2015-subaru-forester-jack-rabbit-start-accelerator/120563/6 "2020-02-19T19:06:42Z")
The jack rabbit starts dangerous because when it happens it is NOT ALWAYS a sudden start, it’s random.Parallel parking is most hazardous when trying to inch forward or backward in a tight space. It’s a time bomb waiting to injure your car or somebody else’s. It also invitng unintended acceleration from suddnly appying the brake in such tight quarters. When that happens, you risk a portion of your foot hitting the accelerator as well. Jack Rabbit Starts are dangerous and unacceptable. ---
**Author:** ![shanonia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9de053/32.png) [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2020, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-for-the-2015-subaru-forester-jack-rabbit-start-accelerator/120563/7 "2020-02-19T19:59:14Z")
There are some times having the left foot on the brake and the right foot on the gas simultaneously can help. ---
**Author:** ![rrappel8\_158848](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b3f665/32.png) [@rrappel8\_158848](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rrappel8_158848)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2020, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-for-the-2015-subaru-forester-jack-rabbit-start-accelerator/120563/8 "2020-02-20T00:57:27Z")
Has it always been like this since new, or since you bought it used? If not, might be throttle position sensor (TPS) ??