Throttle End Popped off
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I was out test driving the new H4 headlights tonight to make sure I was not blinding anybody and the throttle end popped off.
I opened hood and found the retaining clip had broken off.
Anybody have any ideas on what to use to keep it on? What gauge wire I could sub for it or do the big three carry this?
Thanks,
Bill
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Thanks,
Bill
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Bill...........as a temporary fix you could use stainless steel safety wire.
Assuming you have cruise control and can do without it until you get a new clip you could 'borrow' the CC cable clip and use in on the throttle cable.
Assuming you have cruise control and can do without it until you get a new clip you could 'borrow' the CC cable clip and use in on the throttle cable.
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Thanks Malcolm I already borrowed it. I think I found the clip at 928 Specialists, I believe they call it a Ball Cap Clip. The part number I think is 900 169 014 02. If somebody knows it for sure I'd be greatful.
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OK update, there is no clip. I borrowed the CC clip went to put it on and no hole for clip like the other ball sockets. I took off end and the clip is a ring on the inside of the ball that fits in a groove. It's pretty worn looking. So if anybody has any ideas let me know or it looks like I'm calling around tomorrow.
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Here's a photo of the temp fix that got the shark home, after mine broke. Didn't drive the car till a new throttle cable was installed.
Last edited by DonT; 11-20-2012 at 07:45 PM.