> Does the 99 have electronic throttle control ? Could be an electronic

> problem , as there is no mechanical connection between the gas pedal

> and the throttle

Sure does, and the problem sure could be that too.

I once had a problem with the electronic throttle where I was cruising at 60mph on the highway when all of a sudden the car lost 95% of its power and I struggled to keep it above 30 mph, and then it basically died after I went through the toll booth. Almost had to have it towed home, but it recovered all by itself, and I drove home. It was replaced under warranty.

Moral: in my case, the failure of the electronic throttle control resulted in me losing all my power. In Tom's case, perhaps the failure made it decide to give more power.