Throttle Cable Fix

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Dec 4, 2012 | 08:23 PM

tawells01

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Throttle Cable Fix

I noticed my throttle cable on my '99 was about to break. The local for dealer wanted $58.90 for the replacement cable. I could not find an aftermarket direct fit cable and local parts stores only stocked 36" universal throttle cable kits. Here is my solution from the local farm and ranch supply center and my basement).

Approximately 6 feet of 1/16 in. diameter galvanized steel rope/cable ($0.19 per foot)
1/16 in. ferrules ($0.78 per pkg.)
Dry lubricant with teflon

Remove only the inner steel portion of the throttle cable by cutting one end off and pulling it out by the uncut end.
Spray the new the galvanized steel rope with dry lubricant.
Feed one end of the 1/16" galvanized steel cable into the old throttle cable tube.
Look under the dash and find the end of the new steel rope. Feed it through the hole in the accelerator pedal.
Crimp one of the ferrules on the end of the cable.
Pull the cable tight on the throttle body end and mark it to length.
Crimp two ferrules on this end, one at your mark the other next to the first.
Cut the cable just past the second ferrule and insert as shown in the picture.

Total cost $1.73 since I already had the dry lubricant.

Dec 4, 2012 | 09:27 PM

mikeismadness

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From: laporte in

nice ingenuity!

Dec 4, 2012 | 09:48 PM

Yahiko

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From: Spanaway

One step more you could take is find a nearby Airport wit ha pilot supply
or call Pilot Supplies and Aircraft Parts from Aircraft Spruce
They make all types of crimp on ends like ***** and what not. That are used in aircraft control cables.
Look under nicopress fittings
Here is a nice stop fitting http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...?clickkey=4330

Sean