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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 01:54 PM
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I was trying to adjust my tv cable and I broke the plastic end that connects to the throttle lever. I don't want to replace the whole cable any ideas...

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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 05:05 PM
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You're going to need a whole cable, sorry.
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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 11:34 PM
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The cable is not very expensive, other than waiting a few days on shipping the best thing to do is replace the whole thing.

Do not drive without the cable attached or you could cause the trans to slip and burn the clutches.
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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 11:44 PM
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Ya I know it's a major pain in the butt to replace the whiling cable. I'm gonna have a mechanic do it for me to make sure it's done right. I lost all my confidence after breaking this lol
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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 03:36 AM
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break the rest of the tube off from around cable until its replaced so theres no sticking/binding until its replaced ...
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Originally Posted by freegdr
break the rest of the tube off from around cable until its replaced so theres no sticking/binding until its replaced ...
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Old Mar 5, 2013 | 05:27 AM
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You might be able to solder a fishing swivel to the end and adjust it until you can get a new cable. Just put a clip on the throttle pin so it doesn't pop off.

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Old Mar 5, 2013 | 07:20 AM
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Thanks for the help guys but I took it to get replaced so furious at myself for breaking it and wanted to make sure it was done right I feel like its too important for me to try and it's my DD so I needed it done right
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