Adjusting the Throttle Cable on a 3000GT

• Why Do I Want To Do This?

  • Minimal play in your throttle cable gives you a nice, tight accelerator pedal. This can help make it easier to drive your car more smoothly, especially when first starting the car from a stopped position. It's a very easy thing to adjust and it gives the car a "tighter" feel.
  • Also, if your throttle cable is adjusted too tight, then your car may not idle correctly.



• How Often Should I Do This?

  • Whenever you notice excessive play (slack) in your accelerator cable/pedal.
  • If your idle speed is over 1200RPM and refuses to go any lower.



• How Long Will It Take Me To Do This?

  • Depending on what you have to adjust, it may take 1 minute or it could take a half-hour.



• Anything I Should Do Prior To Attempting This Procedure?

  • Nah.



• What Mitsubishi Parts Will I Need?

  • [none]



• What Other Parts Will I Need?

  • [none]



• What Tools May/Will I Need

  • (1) 10mm Socket
  • (1) 14mm open-ended wrench
  • (1) Socket Wrench

The Procedure

	Check the Play in the Throttle Body Cable
	This is the cable that goes from your cruise control box to the throttle body. The spec for free play in this cable is 1-2mm for manual transmission cars and 3-5mm for automatic transmission cars. It can be adjusted by loosening the two nuts in the picture and sliding the bracket away from the throttle body to tighten the cable. Make sure you don't tighten it too much or the throttle plate will never completely close. Often, this is the only adjustment you'll have to make to reduce free play in the accelerator cable.
	If you still have unacceptable play in yo accelerator cable, continue ...
	Remove the Cover From the Cruise Control Assembly
	Two 10mm bolts are all you'll need to remove.
	Check For Excessive Free Play In the Inner Cables
	Examine the cables to determine if they have excessive slack or play in them.
	If There is Eccessive Free Play in the Inner Cables, Adjust As Necessary
	Picture shows one connection loosened.
	Use the Service Manual for the Adjustment Procedure