Where is the throttle cable located?
Step 1: Locate the throttle cable. One end of the throttle cable is located in the engine compartment, attached to the throttle body. The other end is on the driver’s side floor, attached to the accelerator pedal.
How do I know if my accelerator cable needs to be replaced?
The accelerator cable is covered by an outer shell to protect it. If you feel there might be a problem with the cable, inspect it all along its length. If the outer shell is frayed in any way, or if it’s kinked, you need to replace the cable immediately.
How do you adjust the throttle cable on a Toyota?
Check that the throttle valve is fully closed. Check that the inner cable is NOT slack. Measure the distance between the outer cable end and stopper on the cable. Standard boot and cable stopper distance should be 0-0.04 inch 90-1mm). If the distance is not within specifications, adjust the cable using the adjusting nuts.
Where do I find the throttle valve cable?
Before you can make any adjustments, you will need to locate the throttle valve adjustment location and the throttle linkage. Pop the hood and look for the intake piping. Follow the piping to the intake itself. You will find a series of linkages and cables mounted on the intake. The one pictured above is an example of the throttle valve linkage.
What happens when the throttle valve cable is out of specification?
When the throttle valve cable is out of specification, the transmission can shift early, shift late or not shift at all. Before the throttle valve cable can be adjusted, the transmission must be in good working order. First, you will need to find out if the transmission is faulty or if the transmission just needs to be adjusted.
Where do you find the throttle linkage on a Honda Accord?
Step 2: Locate the throttle linkage. Before you can make any adjustments, you will need to locate the throttle valve adjustment location and the throttle linkage. Pop the hood and look for the intake piping. Follow the piping to the intake itself. You will find a series of linkages and cables mounted on the intake.