Throttle Cable

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1988 740 Estate


I believe I have a sticking throttle cable.
From the test I have carried out it appears to be the cable and not related
to the throttle mechanism.

Is it difficult to change the cable especially up under the dash, could I
Imbricate the cable without removing it.

 

[Peter K L Milnes]

You will probably find that the cable is sticking because it is fraying
inside the outer covering. Change the cable for a new one. Follow
instructions in Haynes or Chilton manuals.

Cheers, Peter.

 

[G Klein]

If your Volvo is a automatic transmission check the kick down cable the
cable gets stuck causing your complaint
Glenn

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[Peter \(Remove one i and the Remove\)]

I have a gummed up throttle cable in my '98 V70. Can I easily replce this?
Thanks,
Pete
'98V70
'99XC

 

[John Robertson]

When I had this happen on my cruise control I ran solvent through the cable
then synthetic oil never seized again .It was also sitting across the top of
the engine getting to much heat so I insulated it with a bit of rubber hose
..To get the oil down the cable I put synthetic oil in a balloon,inflated it
and held it over one end of the cable whilst inflated .the air pressure
pushed the oil right through .

 

[Mike F]

I have a gummed up throttle cable in my '98 V70. Can I easily replce this?
Thanks,
Pete
'98V70
'99XC

My S70 had a sticky cable when I got it - I don't remember what was
exactly involved, but I remember not having any problems. You do need
to crawl under the dash.

--
Mike F.
Thornhill (near Toronto), Ont.

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