The throttle cable is broken?

Tiny
ANV14
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  • 1996 BUICK SKYLARK
  • 6 CYL
I have a 1996 buick Skylark. And if the throttle cable is broken would it still be able to move? And how do you fix a throttle cord?
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011 AT 6:40 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If the cable is broken, you will not be able to rev the engine. The only movement you will get is at engine idle speed. If you are on a flat surface, it should move at idle very slowly.

As far as the replacement of the cable, I attached the directions below specific to this vehicle. It really isn't too difficult of a job. Fortunately, this isn't a common issue, so this should be the last time you have to do it.

Take a look at the pics below and let me know if you have questions or need help.

Take care,

Joe

See pics below.
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