cackshifter Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 I have a constant niggle; the throttle cable adjuster keeps winding itself forward and loosening the cable. It moves very easily on its thread.I have put a P clip on the spiral threaded part of the cable to try to prevent it and that worked for a while but it is doing it again. I have had a look and can't see I am missing any parts, eg a clip. Can anyone suggest a cure or am I missing something? If it needs a new cable, fine, but I have a feeling the problem would continue. Regards Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 I've never had one move on a 200tdi so I suspect you have a duff cable. Given they're not expensive I'd put a new one on. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Put a blob of sealant each side of the adjuster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil110 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 (edited) Had several 300 cables do this. It is due to the coarseness of the thread and the adjuster collar being plastic. I prevented it by wrapping the metal bit with tape Given they're not expensive I'd put a new one on. Think we might have different definitions of not expensive. https://www.brit-car.co.uk/product.php/89170/0/throttle_cable_300tdi_right_hand_drive_defender Edited January 21, 2019 by neil110 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 There about £12 on eBay. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan bomber Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 My 200TDi does this, I fixed it by sticking a cable tie behind the adjuster so it can't go anywhere. What I did find with mine is it would only do it when driving for a period at 70mph, so the vibrations were just right to adjust it. The cable I have came from our least favourite parts supplier some years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonb Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Another vote for a couple of cable ties... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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