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]

Does anyone know the difference between the 93-95 2.2L accelerator cable and the 96-99? I've found online some places that says the same cable fits from 93-99, but other sites say it doesn't and indeed, the Toyota part #s are different. The Toyota 96-99 part is "discontinued", as well as the 93-95, but there is a 93-95 aftermarket from Pioneer Automotive that is widely available. Of course, mine is a 97 lol. Any ideas if the Pioneer cable would work? Or could be made to work? I can get one for $37 from RockAuto. I wonder if it has something to do with the lengths of the cable and whatnot...

This post has been edited by MSKapcala: Feb 1, 2019 - 10:00 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.

[richee3]

The throttle cable should work just fine. People do 3S swaps in these cars all the time with no issues regardless of whether it’s a facelift or pre-facelift car, the throttle cables all work just the same. I just put a throttle cable out of a 94 or 95 parts car in my 98 last weekend to replace my old one that was stretched and kinked in a few places and would hold the idle at 2,000 rpm every now and then, but the new one is nice and smooth with no more idle issues.

[NgoFcukinWay]

is the throttle cable really discontinued?

Did you try this part number? 78180-2D450

[Smaay]

goto rock auto, they have them in stock