truck7575
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Re: Anyone that hasn't adjusted there Throttle Valve cable do it. WOW.
sorry 1988 with 4.0L AW4 & np231 t-case
sorry 1988 with 4.0L AW4 & np231 t-case
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Anyone that hasn't adjusted their Throttle Valve cable do it. WOW.
- Thread starter crazycracka
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- Rainy side of Washington
Re: Anyone that hasn't adjusted there Throttle Valve cable do it. WOW.
fyi it's a pain in the ass to swap the cable, you gotta drop the pan on the transmission to get the other end. Don't ask how I know :smsoap:
fyi it's a pain in the ass to swap the cable, you gotta drop the pan on the transmission to get the other end. Don't ask how I know :smsoap:
joe_peters
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- Grants Pass, OryGun
Re: Anyone that hasn't adjusted there Throttle Valve cable do it. WOW.
8350 3741 1 6 Cyl. Eng.
8350 3708 1 O-RING, Cable Seal
BOLT, Cable
8350 3709 1 1987-89
8350 3710 1 CLAMP, Cable Retention
8350 3741 1 6 Cyl. Eng.
8350 3708 1 O-RING, Cable Seal
BOLT, Cable
8350 3709 1 1987-89
8350 3710 1 CLAMP, Cable Retention
kdailey4315
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- Pacifica, CA
Re: Anyone that hasn't adjusted there Throttle Valve cable do it. WOW.
I definitely noticed a difference after doing this. When cruising at 45 and I step on the gas it doesn't immediately shift to OD and lug the engine at 1200 RPM. I still don't have second gear when I put the shifter in 1-2.
I definitely noticed a difference after doing this. When cruising at 45 and I step on the gas it doesn't immediately shift to OD and lug the engine at 1200 RPM. I still don't have second gear when I put the shifter in 1-2.
joe_peters
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- Grants Pass, OryGun
Re: Anyone that hasn't adjusted there Throttle Valve cable do it. WOW.
Put the shifter into 1-2, drive in 1st gear until you get to 4500 rpms or above--it should shift.
Post up what you find.
Put the shifter into 1-2, drive in 1st gear until you get to 4500 rpms or above--it should shift.
Post up what you find.
cragarxj
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- Olathe, ks
Re: Anyone that hasn't adjusted there Throttle Valve cable do it. WOW.
just tried this, and when i got in to test drive i did'n have WOT... I pressed harder and got WOT but lost the adjustment?? what am i doing wrong?
just tried this, and when i got in to test drive i did'n have WOT... I pressed harder and got WOT but lost the adjustment?? what am i doing wrong?
01_XJ
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- Emporia, KS
Re: Anyone that hasn't adjusted there Throttle Valve cable do it. WOW.
I just did it to mine. I pushed it back in and then used the gas pedal to pull the cable out to the correct place. It seems to shift better, but I haven't went on the highway to see if it still does that annoying thing where you have to really step on it for it to drop a gear.
I just did it to mine. I pushed it back in and then used the gas pedal to pull the cable out to the correct place. It seems to shift better, but I haven't went on the highway to see if it still does that annoying thing where you have to really step on it for it to drop a gear.
O-Gauge Steamer
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- Colorado Springs, Colorado
Re: Anyone that hasn't adjusted there Throttle Valve cable do it. WOW.
Your hiway woes should be over. Mine (98) are... It even holds first gear better when in the 1-2 position.
Your hiway woes should be over. Mine (98) are... It even holds first gear better when in the 1-2 position.
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- Vancouver, WA
Re: Anyone that hasn't adjusted there Throttle Valve cable do it. WOW.
Wow I just did this to my 88!!!!
It's like having a new jeep, shifts way harder.
It used to feel like I had a trailer on my jeep all the time!!
I used to have to put my foot to the floor just to get going!!!
Not any more!!!
A must do for everyone
Wow I just did this to my 88!!!!
It's like having a new jeep, shifts way harder.
It used to feel like I had a trailer on my jeep all the time!!
I used to have to put my foot to the floor just to get going!!!
Not any more!!!
A must do for everyone
b4wheeler
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- Pasadena, Md
Re: Anyone that hasn't adjusted there Throttle Valve cable do it. WOW.
I am with cragarxj..
Did this to mine, but I cannot get the throttle to go to WOT.. The tension on the Trans cable is to great to over come by hand, and I don't want to break anything....
I am with cragarxj..
Did this to mine, but I cannot get the throttle to go to WOT.. The tension on the Trans cable is to great to over come by hand, and I don't want to break anything....
O-Gauge Steamer
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- Colorado Springs, Colorado
Re: Anyone that hasn't adjusted there Throttle Valve cable do it. WOW.
Another way to adjust:
With the throttle wide open, depress the adjuster and move the plastic guide.
Most likely will take two unless you have a third hand...
No stress on the adjuster.
Another way to adjust:
With the throttle wide open, depress the adjuster and move the plastic guide.
Most likely will take two unless you have a third hand...
No stress on the adjuster.
daveshan
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- Durango Colorado
Re: Anyone that hasn't adjusted there Throttle Valve cable do it. WOW.
Just did this to my "new" '98, before I'd have to downshift to 3rd manually on some of the hills coming out of town (~7000') I figured it was power loss from altitude starvation. Now the little thing drives like a totally different vehicle and the adjustment was only one "click" off. It drops out of lockup and pulls the hills with ease, it holds the lower gears a bit longer also giving more getup and go with less throttle opening.
This and a few other threads like the engine mount bolts and flexplate bolts, should be in a "just bought your XJ, what to look for" stickey.
Thanks
Dave Shannon
New XJ owner, long time TJ driver.
Just did this to my "new" '98, before I'd have to downshift to 3rd manually on some of the hills coming out of town (~7000') I figured it was power loss from altitude starvation. Now the little thing drives like a totally different vehicle and the adjustment was only one "click" off. It drops out of lockup and pulls the hills with ease, it holds the lower gears a bit longer also giving more getup and go with less throttle opening.
This and a few other threads like the engine mount bolts and flexplate bolts, should be in a "just bought your XJ, what to look for" stickey.
Thanks
Dave Shannon
New XJ owner, long time TJ driver.
Re: Anyone that hasn't adjusted there Throttle Valve cable do it. WOW.
just tried this, and when i got in to test drive i did'n have WOT... I pressed harder and got WOT but lost the adjustment?? what am i doing wrong?
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(((((((((FOR THE GO FASTERS))))))))))))))))))
Remove filter elbow on TB. Remove all cables at TB. With key ((OFF)). Look down into TB Open TB by hand. Leave TB on intake this is needed so any problem between TB and intake will be seen. Over sizes butterfly can be a problem.
TB should open smoothly without any binding. IF binding repair/replace TB as needed. The butterfly inside should open fully but not go past vertical. If it does adjust stops (if any).
Many factory setup just don't care if you get a true WOT but will come close.
Key still OFF Reattach cables. Have someone floor the T peddle FROM INSIDE THE JEEP. Onces again peddle should operate smoothly with no binding. If so. Repair/replace as needed. Look down TB when flooring from inside. Butterfly should open fully but not over center. IF so. adjust/repair cable and/or braclets as needed.
Factorys seldom provide a way to adjust for true WOT. But look for a kinked cable a bent bracket or any thing that may interferes with proper T operation.
Check kickdown cable for smooth operasion Repair/replace as needed. Insure you have the proper cable/brackets for your XJ. adjust as need.
Many TB (non Jeep) have other adjustment as well that should be checked any time major surgery is preformed on the TB check/adjust as need
This should fix any problem between WOT and kickdown you will have on anything you drive.
just tried this, and when i got in to test drive i did'n have WOT... I pressed harder and got WOT but lost the adjustment?? what am i doing wrong?
===============================================
(((((((((FOR THE GO FASTERS))))))))))))))))))
Remove filter elbow on TB. Remove all cables at TB. With key ((OFF)). Look down into TB Open TB by hand. Leave TB on intake this is needed so any problem between TB and intake will be seen. Over sizes butterfly can be a problem.
TB should open smoothly without any binding. IF binding repair/replace TB as needed. The butterfly inside should open fully but not go past vertical. If it does adjust stops (if any).
Many factory setup just don't care if you get a true WOT but will come close.
Key still OFF Reattach cables. Have someone floor the T peddle FROM INSIDE THE JEEP. Onces again peddle should operate smoothly with no binding. If so. Repair/replace as needed. Look down TB when flooring from inside. Butterfly should open fully but not over center. IF so. adjust/repair cable and/or braclets as needed.
Factorys seldom provide a way to adjust for true WOT. But look for a kinked cable a bent bracket or any thing that may interferes with proper T operation.
Check kickdown cable for smooth operasion Repair/replace as needed. Insure you have the proper cable/brackets for your XJ. adjust as need.
Many TB (non Jeep) have other adjustment as well that should be checked any time major surgery is preformed on the TB check/adjust as need
This should fix any problem between WOT and kickdown you will have on anything you drive.
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bchulett
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- Southern California
Re: Anyone that hasn't adjusted there Throttle Valve cable do it. WOW.
When my 1991 XJ was brand new, I took it in for service and when it was returned to me I noticed the transmission wasn't as crisp during upshifts and downshifts... it felt sloppy.
So a take it back, the tech comes out and performs this little task under the hood and said you're good to go ...
Since then, I've been keeping my trans cable calibrated with the throttle body and for almost 20 years and 172K miles later, my trans has been shifting like a brand new AW4.
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When my 1991 XJ was brand new, I took it in for service and when it was returned to me I noticed the transmission wasn't as crisp during upshifts and downshifts... it felt sloppy.
So a take it back, the tech comes out and performs this little task under the hood and said you're good to go ...
Since then, I've been keeping my trans cable calibrated with the throttle body and for almost 20 years and 172K miles later, my trans has been shifting like a brand new AW4.
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warthog98
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- Northwest Florida
Re: Anyone that hasn't adjusted there Throttle Valve cable do it. WOW.
Ok are these the exact instructions summed up,
press button
push conduit into sheath
perform WOT
return thottle to idle position
release button
The step in bold is the question i have. Is it the last step? It is not written in the instructions. I read the whole thread and maybe i missed it. Also does the conduit return to the original position no matter what? (out of adjustment or not)
So to sum my stuff up,
When do i release the button?
Ok are these the exact instructions summed up,
press button
push conduit into sheath
perform WOT
return thottle to idle position
release button
The step in bold is the question i have. Is it the last step? It is not written in the instructions. I read the whole thread and maybe i missed it. Also does the conduit return to the original position no matter what? (out of adjustment or not)
So to sum my stuff up,
When do i release the button?
- Location
- Rainy side of Washington
Re: Anyone that hasn't adjusted there Throttle Valve cable do it. WOW.
You're supposed to release the button right after pushing the conduit into the sheath.
You're supposed to release the button right after pushing the conduit into the sheath.
warthog98
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- Northwest Florida
Re: Anyone that hasn't adjusted there Throttle Valve cable do it. WOW.
Ok i tried that and the throttle would not go WOT, And the conduit would not come back out of the sheath, Is that normal?
scott00tj
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- Medina, OH
Re: Anyone that hasn't adjusted there Throttle Valve cable do it. WOW.
Thank you! I was afraid my AW4 was on the way out.
Thank you! I was afraid my AW4 was on the way out.
DaYeep
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- Albuquerque, NM
Re: Anyone that hasn't adjusted there Throttle Valve cable do it. WOW.
I wasn't having any real shifting problems, outside of the fact that I am running 33's with 3.55's and never use OD. About a year ago I installed a throttle body spacer, in one of many attempts to improve fuel mileage without re-gearing...anyway, after making this adjustment, I went from 10.5 to 11.5 mpg on my last tank. This was not some random fluke, as I always check my fuel and always get 10.5. So for a 10% increase in mgp, it was a great adjustment for me!!! Thanks for posting!
I wasn't having any real shifting problems, outside of the fact that I am running 33's with 3.55's and never use OD. About a year ago I installed a throttle body spacer, in one of many attempts to improve fuel mileage without re-gearing...anyway, after making this adjustment, I went from 10.5 to 11.5 mpg on my last tank. This was not some random fluke, as I always check my fuel and always get 10.5. So for a 10% increase in mgp, it was a great adjustment for me!!! Thanks for posting!
