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Old 29th May 2004, 11:53   #1
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What is the second cable, beside the throttle cable for?

Basically on the throttle housing, there are two cables, on of which is from the accelerator, the other goes into some form of unit/box, at the side of the engine. It looks like some sort of cruise control set-up, but I don't have cruise control.

I only noticed this the other day, as I am spending a litle more time under the bonnet

I'm sure someone out there will know...
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Re: What is the second cable, beside the throttle cable for?

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Basically on the throttle housing, there are two cables, on of which is from the accelerator, the other goes into some form of unit/box, at the side of the engine. It looks like some sort of cruise control set-up, but I don't have cruise control.

I only noticed this the other day, as I am spending a litle more time under the bonnet

I'm sure someone out there will know...
It is the speed limiter



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Re: What is the second cable, beside the throttle cable for?

................so disconnect it !!

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