throttle cable

idle is jumping by itself while driving only occasionally. throttle cable was stretched so we tightened it (rigged) still had problem checked cable a few days later and even more stretched any ideas what might be causing this. i was told cable might be frayed. to replace it but i'm worried something else might be wrong no lights are coming on.

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sammy3smith
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sammy3smith opined in news: snipped-for-privacy@localhost.talkaboutautos.com:

Not that it matters or anything but is this a 2004 or a 1965 version.

And how about REPLACING the freakin' cable and seeing if that fixes it before coming on here!

Shheeeesh... as if webtv wasnt bad enuff!

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Backyard Mechanic

for your info i did replace it and it still does it more often now this is a 1994 car 3.8 v6 automatic and sorry if i'm not car smart. some people are just so grumpy and miserable sheesh

nobody says you have to respond to it. think it is stupid go to the next one

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sammy3smith

sammy3smith opined in news: snipped-for-privacy@localhost.talkaboutautos.com:

Okay, now make sure the throttle plate (manifold) moves freely when you disconnect bith the accel and cruise cables. if it does, look at the pedal linkage/rod itself

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Backyard Mechanic

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