[x300] Loose throttle cable. How to tighten

X300
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Hello,

Anybody run across a lot of play in the throttle cable?

I notice play in the throttle cable and when I ‘‘push the petal to
the madal’’ so to speak, my throttle body is not full open.

Is there a way to adjust the throttle tension?

Thanks for any thoughts or ideas.

Ripshot–
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In reply to a message from Ripshot sent Sat 13 Jun 2009:

It’s the X300 or the X308?

My best regards,
Miguel–
migueldefender from Lisbon - Jaguar X300 1995 in Marocco Red
Lisbon, Portugal
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In reply to a message from mikedefender sent Sat 13 Jun 2009:

X300. Its a 96 XJR–
Ripshot
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In reply to a message from Ripshot sent Sat 13 Jun 2009:

There is a procedure in the JTIS.
On my XJ8 I tightened the cable to just loose using the nut
on the outer cable. Then turn on the ignition for 10 secs
while it runs a diagnostic or whatever. Switch off and then
start the motor.
The question is though how did it get loose in the first
place?–
Dan, 2000 XJ8, 125k mi, Bay Area, California
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In reply to a message from rafferd sent Mon 15 Jun 2009:

I will have to take a look when I get back in town. I am
downloading the JTIS now for the procedure.

The pedal always had some play before it actually starts opening
the throttle. It was like that when I purchased it, so who knows
what could have happened.

I noticed it when I sat in someone elses XJ6 and there was no play
in the pedal. That is what started my investigation. Now if feel
like it broken unless I fix it. :>

Thanks for the info!

Rip–
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In reply to a message from Ripshot sent Mon 15 Jun 2009:

Anyone have a copy of the JTIS catalog. Or is it possible
to cut and past the procedure on this post.

The copy of JTIS from Jag forums does not work and I cant
find anywhere else.

Thanks again for the feedback.

Rip–
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In reply to a message from Ripshot sent Sat 27 Jun 2009:

Ok, I feel a bit abashed about the solution to this. But, I
figured it out. I had to laugh at myself a little bit,
because I just swapped out the supercharger and could not
figure this out for so long.
Anyway to adjust the pedal play to the throttle body, there
is a device near the top of the engine in the throttle body
cable. its a long star shaped plastic thing in the throttle
cable. Well, all that needs to be done is to slip one end
down to reveal the threads inside and twist until your
desired tension is set.
Its a very cool little device when you know to look for it.
Just thought I would share if anyone could not figure it
out for as long as myself. :>

Rip–
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