gas pedal and throttle cable

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Dec 13, 2010 | 09:06 PM

tim787

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From: columbus ohio

Year: 1991 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 6cy

gas pedal and throttle cable

went to move it this morning a bit cold out when i went to move it my gas pedal went to the floor and stayed there now my gas pedal is slightly off more near the floor any suggestions? is this easy fix? does cable need to be lubed? ill post pics in the morning any suggestion be great.

Dec 13, 2010 | 11:55 PM

tim787

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Year: 1991 1999

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wow no replies

Dec 14, 2010 | 03:00 AM

Pistol-McGee

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From: Everett, WA

Year: 1992

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

you didnt give us any info, is the throttle stuck wide open? is it just the cable/pedal? Is it frozen, etc.

Dec 14, 2010 | 11:04 AM

tim787

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Year: 1991 1999

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recoil not that great

Dec 14, 2010 | 11:19 AM

freegdr

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Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr

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is it the cable or throttle body remove the cable from linkage nd try to move both parts

Apr 17, 2011 | 08:29 PM

NickNock

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check to make sure the end isnt stuck on the fabric of the firewall. mine was stuck on there not 30 min ago. solution: trim the area around the cable like an inch around or so. =]