How do you reattach a throttle cable?

How do you reattach a throttle cable?

Push the new cable through the firewall and into the engine compartment. Step 2: Hook the new cable up to the accelerator pedal. Slide the new cable through the slotted hole in the accelerator pedal. Step 3: Reconnect the throttle cable to the retaining bracket.

How much does it cost to fix a throttle cable?

How much does a throttle cable replacement cost? A throttle cable replacement usually costs around $50 to $100. It is usually sold individually but some are sold as part of a kit. Again, remember to check for compatibility before buying a throttle cable replacement.

What are the symptoms of a bad throttle cable?

Signs of a bad accelerator cable

• The pedal feels stiff or hard to depress.
• The pedal sticks and does not release normally.
• There is slack in the pedal’s movement.
• There is a rough or abnormally low idle.
• The engine stalls.
• There is a delay in response when you push the pedal down.

Can throttle cable be repaired?

A throttle cable is the most important part of the throttle in a car engine. Although the easiest solution for a ripped throttle cable is to replace the ripped one with a new one, it can be pretty expensive. It is possible, however, to easily repair your ripped throttle cable if it is ripped at the throttle end.

What happens if your throttle cable breaks?

When the gas pedal is pressed, the cable is pulled and opens the throttle. If the cable breaks, or comes out of adjustment far enough, it can affect the drivability of the vehicle to the point where the car will not be drivable until the problem is addressed.

Where does the accelerator cable go in a VW?

The accelerator cable passes through the guide tube and through the metal tube running through the fan shroud, rearward to the carburetor, where the barrel clamp (cylindrical metal fitting – see picture below) on the end of the cable attaches to the bottom of the throttle lever.

How do you connect accelerator cable to throttle lever?

Using the barrel clamp, loosely connect the accelerator cable to the bottom of the throttle lever (see the picture below). Note: The only drawback we see to the stouter “bulletproof” cable is its lack of a solid metal end connector as on the stock cable.

How do you replace the accelerator pedal cable?

Start the new cable into the tube just to the rear and slightly inboard of the accelerator pedal. Make sure to have a few rags handy, then lubricate the cable with grease as you push it into the tube (grease your fingers and slide the tube between your fingers as you push it in to the tube).

What should I do if my accelerator cable is broken?

Remove the cable from the barrel clamp and, if the cable is broken, pull it rearward completely out of the car. Put the barrel clamp aside in a safe place — you won’t be able to reattach the cable if you lose it. Detach the front cable end from the accelerator pedal. Block the front wheels.