Any ideas as to why my Nissan Almera Tino's accelerator pedal is sticking?

My 2001 Nissan Almera Tino's accelerator pedal sticks when I am in a queue or stopped at junction, but never when actually changing gear when driving. I have checked the cable and it seems to be OK, and the pulley on the side of the 'carb' seems to be free-moving. The pedal is in line with the cable, and moves freely. I cannot see where the problem is.

Asked on 16 August 2010 by Gusty

Answered by Honest John
Replace and re-route the cable. Sometimes they become unhooked and lie close to the exhaust manifold that heats them up and makes them stick.
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