Throttle cable housing broke?

[raysum]

My throttle has been getting stuck over the past week and today when it did it I pulled the throttle cable broke free from the gas pedal. Luckily I was near a station that could look at. Inside the cable housing had pulled through the firewall....is this possible?

After tying a string on the throttle cable I got her home which was pretty fun!

Anyway, how do I fix it? New throttle cable?

 

[raysum]

Any ideas on how to fix this? Thanks, I need the help

 

[Rick]

I have seen the pedal assembly break and I have seen the throttle cable rust through. I'm not sure exactly where yours broke so it's hard to say what exactly is going on.

 

[raysum]

Well my gas pedal assemblt is not broken. My throttle cable is what is broken, are it pulled loose and into my firewall. I guess whatever holds my throttle connector broke?

I would imagine that I need a new throttle cable, correct? Or can I just use my old cable and fix whatever held the throttle cable inside my explorer?

Thanks

 

[Rick]

Sure sounds like it's time for a new throttle cable assembly. They aren't very expensive or difficult to replace. Try www.fastpartsnetwork.com Email Torrie over there to get a price.

 

[raysum]

Thanks, Rick that is what I thought. One question, is it a difficult job?

I have purchased from Torrie before and I will shoot him an email...

Thanks again

 

[Rick]

No it's not a difficult job. I can't remember the procedure offhand, but I do remember it didn't take me very long to replace the cable on my '93.

 

[raysum]

Thanks again. I didn't figure it would be too difficult. I have emailed Torie and looking forward to getting it ordered and fixed!