97 GT with 2.2L Throttle Body Cable Replacement, Where can I buy a new cable? Options

[MSKapcala]

I think I need a new throttle cable. I’ve searched the google and it’s listed as discontinued :-( Any generic or universal ones that will work? What do I do if I can’t find? Any help would be great. Thanks!

This post has been edited by MSKapcala: Feb 1, 2019 - 10:05 AM

[MSKapcala]

I purchased the after-market cable from Pioneer Automotive for the 95. On the Toyota parts website there is some year overlap for the part # for the 93-95 and the part # for the 96-99. So it seems at one time the 93-95 cable for the 2.2L GT could be used for 96-99 2.2L GT. *fingers crossed* it was just a part # upgrade and Pioneer will work. I'll report back with my findings, after my mechanic installs it.

If this works, this will hopefully fix my sticky/hanging accelerator pedal and high idle. I've had the throttle body cleaned several times, replaced both O2 sensors, radiator fan switch, and coolant temp. sensor. Mechanic says when warmed up it idles fine, but after it starts to be driven, the idle bounces from 1500 to 1k (sometimes below) and the throttle sticks, so shifting is tough, because there is still throttle action.

The thinking is the accelerator cable at this point is causing the sticky pedal and the weird idle. All other parts have been cleaned and lubricated, so we'll see.