HELP!!! Throttle Cable!

[96eclipsegsx56]

Help please...i was attempting to adjust my throttle cable when i pulled it out i hit the positive battery terminal and it sparked...now my throttle is sticking...it will idle at 1200 and when i hit the gas it goes all the way up and stays up??? Help!!

 

[Colt4G63 also]

So you melted the cable internally. Um... You need us to tell you to replace the cable?


Replace the cable!

Ps. Quit breaking stuff!

 

[96eclipsegsx56]

yea some of the wire is frayed...can i just replace it with a non cruise cable?? and thanks! i know i messed up

 

[LiquidX]

Yes you can replace it with a non cruise cable. I'm going to assume you are going to pull out the cruise control box then too?

It's a simple install and only a total of 4 bolts for the new cable to be put on. When you do put it on, route the length of the cable under the intake manifold for a cleaner look.

 

[Couger85]

The cable may not be melted, but there is most likely a big berry on it. Best thing to do is just replace it with an OEM cable.

 

[JJILL95]

Ha just did the same thing, Fell like a dumb ass.

 

[96eclipsegsx56]

Yes you can replace it with a non cruise cable. I'm going to assume you are going to pull out the cruise control box then too?

It's a simple install and only a total of 4 bolts for the new cable to be put on. When you do put it on, route the length of the cable under the intake manifold for a cleaner look.

Yes...do u have any pics so i know what im dealing with? the cheapest cable i found is 53$ shipping and all...

 

[LiquidX]

What pics are you referring to? The 4 bolts are located at: 2 on the bracket that holds the cable on the intake manifold and 2 that bolt onto the fire wall where it comes in.

 

[96eclipsegsx56]

oh ok thanks...i just purchased...now to wait

 

[96eclipsegsx56]

Ok I just got my new non cruise throttle cable and finished the install...but it seems like the cable is loose...the car is idling around 900 so that's fine...but it stalls after high rev and going to neutral...I need help please

 

[Absit]

How loose is loose?

 

[96eclipsegsx56]

It's not crazy loose...but its not as tight as I believe it should be...idk how to describe it...if I hold it, I can pull it tighter with my hand

 

[96eclipsegsx56]

Ok I installed my new non cc throttle cable today and it seems loose...I have the bracket as far to right as I can so it tighten the cable...but it doesn't seem very tight...so I start my car it starts fine idle is back to normal around 800-900...so I put it in first and go down the street shifts fine even better than before...but I come to a stop sign so I put it in neutral and it stalls...start it up again next stop sign...same thing...help me please