Kick down cable
11-07-2011, 11:08 AM
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Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Missing Cable
Does anyone know if there was a model in 1989 that didn't have one of these cables? Mine is missing all together and it shifts into 3rd gear with in about 5 seconds of take off. If it was missing I would think this would be the problem.
02-15-2015, 10:08 PM
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Year: 2002
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Try this!
Below is a link to a replacement clip that simply slides onto existing cable.
Works great on my 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L, took about 5 min to install if you include crushing the old one up to take it off.
Modeled after the original that broke on my jeep. Didn't want to install a new cable for something so small and seemingly easy to fix....
Install video:
Jeep 4.0L Auto Transmission Throttle Valve Clip: http://shpws.me/F0rh
Metal version for super duty
For a shorter style for older jeeps? Try this clip http://shpws.me/HZPh
Please let me know what ya think, how it works for you, or doesn't work right. Can be tweaked, just ask.
Works great on my 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L, took about 5 min to install if you include crushing the old one up to take it off.
Modeled after the original that broke on my jeep. Didn't want to install a new cable for something so small and seemingly easy to fix....
Install video:
Jeep 4.0L Auto Transmission Throttle Valve Clip: http://shpws.me/F0rh
Metal version for super duty
For a shorter style for older jeeps? Try this clip http://shpws.me/HZPh
Please let me know what ya think, how it works for you, or doesn't work right. Can be tweaked, just ask.
Last edited by jrh00800; 05-06-2017 at 03:47 PM. Reason: Repair old photo and clip links
02-16-2015, 07:26 AM
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Year: 1990
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You guys do know, don't you, that it's NOT a kickdown cable?
It's a Throttle Valve cable.
It moves something inside the trans to increase line pressure for applying the clutches so that the pressure increases with throttle opening. The shifting/downshifting in an AW4 relies most heavily on the TPS.
Always good to adjust the TV cable anyway.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/free-quick-fix-41821/
It's a Throttle Valve cable.
It moves something inside the trans to increase line pressure for applying the clutches so that the pressure increases with throttle opening. The shifting/downshifting in an AW4 relies most heavily on the TPS.
Always good to adjust the TV cable anyway.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/free-quick-fix-41821/
02-16-2015, 07:49 AM
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Year: 2002
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You guys do know, don't you, that it's NOT a kickdown cable?
It's a Throttle Valve cable.
It moves something inside the trans to increase line pressure for applying the clutches so that the pressure increases with throttle opening. The shifting/downshifting in an AW4 relies most heavily on the TPS.
Always good to adjust the TV cable anyway.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/free-quick-fix-41821/
It's a Throttle Valve cable.
It moves something inside the trans to increase line pressure for applying the clutches so that the pressure increases with throttle opening. The shifting/downshifting in an AW4 relies most heavily on the TPS.
Always good to adjust the TV cable anyway.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/free-quick-fix-41821/
Didn't know, thought they were one and the same. Thanks for pointing that out. Updated the clip info to reflect this.
Jeep 4.0L Auto Transmission Throttle Valve Clip: http://shpws.me/F0rh
For a shorter style for older jeeps? Try this clip http://shpws.me/HZPh
Please let me know what ya think, how it works for you, or doesn't work right. Can be tweaked, just ask.
Last edited by jrh00800; 05-03-2017 at 08:35 PM. Reason: Repair old photo and clip links
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