after getting my (5-speed) cabby back from the mechanic who had to replace the driver's side door. (i was side swiped by a eighteen wheeler) i have had some weird electrical problems. i went to turn on the enigine and it flashed off (the battery died) and all four meters started spinning wildly. the speed, rpm, gas + heat level guages all went psycho and rapidly moving in circles or back and forth even though the battery seemd dead. i took it back to the same guy, he got it running and blamed my battery terminals being cruddy. i don't buy that.
next time i used it, the car keeps pulling back + lurching when i want to do over 25 mph or 20rpms, does not accelerate. it also stalls at low idle much more easily , so i took it to a different mechanic and they said i need throttle position sensor adjustment on my cars computer.
is this related to the accident repair? i do not want to go to a dealer if i can help it. around here, (near nyc) they are a rip off. any input would help. thanks.