thanks there buddy as I will consider the seafoam .... I see it mentioned a lot on this site and even seen some videos of it in action on youtube ... I have confirmed that the throttle return spring is missing and I am going to the dealer to order one .... i guess tension for now makes the throttle return after i let go of the gas but there is too much play in the throttle cable .... a spring should make some difference in the idle before I investigate further

additionally, it seems the reverse lights were working during the test as the car passed the safety part of the inspection test and when i use the reverse i see the lights go on properly more often then not