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nightkid921 · 06-18-2008, 04:38 PM

I have a 1990 honda civic and I cannot seem to find a throttle cable anywhere for it. The problem I have with the car now is when I drive for a long distance the throttle cable gets stuck and revs to 2000. When this happens I just have to pull the pedal out with my foot and then it settles down. Do I need a new throttle cable and would this fix the problem?

hondadsix · 06-20-2008, 02:05 AM

if it is not the throtlebody, yea it will fix it. if it is the cable pull it out pour some chain oil in it and move it in and out untill it moves free. if it dosen't help pull the throtle body off then clean and lube it.

AHHVTEC · 06-20-2008, 02:57 AM

i would try and see if your throttle body is working freely first

nightkid921 · 06-20-2008, 06:39 PM

Thanks Ill look into the throttle body. Im going on vacation so ill let you know how it goes.

YBLEGAL · 06-20-2008, 06:52 PM

I once had an issue where one of the snap in clips the throttle cable casing secures to along the route was pinching the casing causing the throttle cable to stick. At first it felt like someone spilled pop on it. But after freeing it of the clip (the one above the brake booster on my 2000), it moved smoothly.

hope that can help

06-18-2008, 04:38 PM	#1
nightkid921 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dacula, GA Age: 22 Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 1990 EF9 Rep Power: 0	throttle cable I have a 1990 honda civic and I cannot seem to find a throttle cable anywhere for it. The problem I have with the car now is when I drive for a long distance the throttle cable gets stuck and revs to 2000. When this happens I just have to pull the pedal out with my foot and then it settles down. Do I need a new throttle cable and would this fix the problem?

06-20-2008, 06:52 PM	#5
YBLEGAL Regular Member w/ Cheese Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 2,256 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2000 EJ8 w/ SiR-II Rep Power: 46	I once had an issue where one of the snap in clips the throttle cable casing secures to along the route was pinching the casing causing the throttle cable to stick. At first it felt like someone spilled pop on it. But after freeing it of the clip (the one above the brake booster on my 2000), it moved smoothly. hope that can help __________________ YBLEGAL.NET → Profile • Projects • Parts For Sale → Steel Braided Brake Lines • Front Camber Kit (Price Drop) • Manual Brake Pedal

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06-20-2008, 02:05 AM	#2
hondadsix dsix Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 31 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 1990 crx dx jdm b16 swap ls tranny future turbo Rep Power: 0	if it is not the throtlebody, yea it will fix it. if it is the cable pull it out pour some chain oil in it and move it in and out untill it moves free. if it dosen't help pull the throtle body off then clean and lube it.

06-20-2008, 02:57 AM	#3
AHHVTEC HS TECH Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Age: 29 Posts: 8,847 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: dc5,mk4 gti,2nd gen civic, Rep Power: 164	i would try and see if your throttle body is working freely first

06-20-2008, 06:39 PM	#4
nightkid921 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dacula, GA Age: 22 Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 1990 EF9 Rep Power: 0	Thanks Ill look into the throttle body. Im going on vacation so ill let you know how it goes.