So, after swapping my car almost two years ago, I never swapped out the throttle cable from the auto. I had a problem with the throttle earlier this week, so ordered a manual cable, and must say, it is a must buy. The "firmness" in the pedal with the auto cable is gone. It honestly makes it feel so much better. I know there's a thread on this with the part number, but IIRC it's 9157600. Only like 40 bucks from the dealer, and a 10 minute install. So worth it!
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Posted 19 May 2011 - 04:13 AM
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Posted 19 May 2011 - 04:24 AM
Is it a different cable or just lubed & new?
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Posted 19 May 2011 - 04:29 AM
It's a different cable. The auto cable has the kickdown spring, which creates added tension.
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Posted 19 May 2011 - 05:56 AM
Yup. Night and day difference.
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and you have more control cause it uses the bigger throttle wheel
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Posted 19 May 2011 - 12:21 PM
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and you have more control cause it uses the bigger throttle wheel
This is the main reason for doing it.
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Posted 19 May 2011 - 01:31 PM
Is it normal that when the car is off, the pedal is nice n easy to press, but once you start it the pedal gets firm?
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(Factory Manual)
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Posted 19 May 2011 - 02:38 PM
Is it normal that when the car is off, the pedal is nice n easy to press, but once you start it the pedal gets firm?
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Thanks!
Well, there is no air flow when the engine is off, not that the amount of air passing the throttle would create a heavy resistance. Can't imagine what else you are describing, though.
On older Volvos, the throttle cable used to have the potential for metal to metal contacts - in other words, it could become a ground cable = very bad. This could lead to cables binding, and even electrical fires. All our cables are isolated from ground - you will notice that the cable retainer is plastic, the bobbin is plastic, the gas pedal is plastic and the cable ball end is held in a plastic seat. So, not likely that you would experience any binding or resistance while the engine is operating for that reason.
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Posted 19 May 2011 - 06:09 PM
will order this week! Thanks Brett!
$28 bucks from Tasca!
Manual Cable
enter this part number in the bottom left 9157600
$28 bucks from Tasca!
Manual Cable
enter this part number in the bottom left 9157600
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Posted 19 May 2011 - 06:10 PM
Hm...maybe I'll have to look into this. Always hear about how great it is, but sounds like it's definitely worth it.
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Posted 19 May 2011 - 06:32 PM
I always wondered why my throttle was so much stiffer than most cars. Now I know... (queue sound clip)
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Posted 19 May 2011 - 06:37 PM
i have a new cable sitting in my trunk but haven't gotten around to putting it in 
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Posted 19 May 2011 - 06:45 PM
No problem Mike!
I enjoy driving the car even more now.
I enjoy driving the car even more now.
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Posted 19 May 2011 - 10:34 PM
Well it would appear FCP has their info wrong: http://www.fcpeuro.c...mission-9157600
They say it's for an auto transmission.
They say it's for an auto transmission.
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Posted 19 May 2011 - 11:15 PM
will order this week! Thanks Brett!
$28 bucks from Tasca!
Manual Cable
Interesting. that link doesn't work or I would have ordered one also.
Strange navigation, but I finally got to the part.
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Posted 19 May 2011 - 11:18 PM
Interesting. that link doesn't work or I would have ordered one also.
enter the part number 9157600 in the bottom left
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Posted 20 May 2011 - 02:18 AM
Cool more stuff to buy, thanks for the info 
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Posted 20 May 2011 - 02:33 AM
i have a new cable sitting in my trunk but haven't gotten around to putting it in
lol It literally takes 15min.
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Posted 20 May 2011 - 03:38 AM
IDK how to explain it really...just basically when the car is off, its super easy to push the gas pedal, but once its started, the pedal is noticeably harder to push. When its raining, forget about it...even worse. Its annoying cuz sometimes I shake the car in first cuz the pedal is suddenly harder than usual. Maybe i'll try changing the cable since its a little eaten up at the throttle wheel and clean the TB again.Well, there is no air flow when the engine is off, not that the amount of air passing the throttle would create a heavy resistance. Can't imagine what else you are describing, though.
On older Volvos, the throttle cable used to have the potential for metal to metal contacts - in other words, it could become a ground cable = very bad. This could lead to cables binding, and even electrical fires. All our cables are isolated from ground - you will notice that the cable retainer is plastic, the bobbin is plastic, the gas pedal is plastic and the cable ball end is held in a plastic seat. So, not likely that you would experience any binding or resistance while the engine is operating for that reason.
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Posted 22 May 2011 - 04:16 PM
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Got one at work on Friday and installed it on my yellow wagon, like you said it is a night and day difference. I will be ordering one for my wife's wagon tomorrow!
After 3 swaps you would have figure I had already tried this but I never really saw any reason to, man was I wrong! Thanks for the tip.
Got one at work on Friday and installed it on my yellow wagon, like you said it is a night and day difference. I will be ordering one for my wife's wagon tomorrow!
After 3 swaps you would have figure I had already tried this but I never really saw any reason to, man was I wrong! Thanks for the tip.
