What's the reset process for a new accelerator pedal on an '08 3.8L?

[showme]

My grandkids '08 went into limp mode (reduced power) and I've been throwing parts at it to try to fix it. I installed a brake pedal position sensor and had it calibrated, but it's still showing reduced power, so I installed a new accelerator pedal. But after I did, the car's idle was crappy. It sounded weak and was revving up and down (not bad, but noticable),  so I figured I had gotten a defective new pedal and removed it and put the old one back on and the idling problem disappeared. While checking out videos on some other GP subjects, I came across one for resetting accelerator pedals by turning the key to accessory, slowly pushing the pedal to the floor and holding it for 10-15 seconds and letting it up slowly. But the guy said at the end of the video that each vehicle has it's own sequence for resetting, so I need to know if anyone can tell me the correct procedure for doing this on our 2008 Grand Prix 3.8. I want to try putting it in again and see if it will work correctly by resetting it, which I didn't do last time. Thanks for any ideas or comments. Lee 

Edited Tuesday at 08:39 PM by showme

[55trucker]

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Edited Tuesday at 10:25 PM by 55trucker

[showme]

So... do you know how to know how to recalibrate the accelerator pedal position sensor or not? I'm not buying the manual you mentioned because as soon as I get this thing fixed, they're selling it. And I need to get it done asap. I was looking for an answer to the question asked. 

[55trucker]

As I posted if you want to do your own repairs you'll need a service manual to guide you, the vehicle is an '08, you should be using a proper scanner (not a reader) such as a Snap-On/Matco/OTC to recalibrate the throttle pedal, without that you may not be successful.

You CAN try the below......but #4 is where you may fail

1 Turn the ignition to ON (do not start) and wait 3 seconds.

2 Turn the ignition OFF and wait 10 seconds.

3 Turn the ignition back to ON (do not start) and wait 3 seconds.

4 Depress the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and release it 5 times within 5 seconds.

5 Wait 7 seconds then depress the accelerator pedal and hold it for approximately 20 seconds until the check engine light stops flashing and stays on solid.

6 Release the accelerator pedal and start the engine. Let it idle in park for about 3 minutes.