What to Do If the Throttle Cable Breaks?

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Theo
07/30/25 7:49am
The throttle cable can only be replaced if it breaks. In special circumstances, you can tie a knot in the broken steel wire and lengthen the other side to barely drive to a place with spare parts for repair. The traditional cable throttle in a car connects one end to the throttle pedal via a steel wire and the other end to the throttle body, with a transmission ratio of 1:1. A broken throttle cable significantly impacts driving safety. To avoid safety incidents, you should promptly go to the car's 4S store for replacement and repair. The electronic throttle control system mainly consists of the throttle pedal, pedal displacement sensor, ECU (electronic control unit), data bus, servo motor, and throttle actuator.
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