logo

Mercury Mariner Throttle Cable Repair at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(159)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

See availability

Customer Ratings

(159)

Throttle Cable Repair Service

How much does a Throttle Cable Repair cost?

On average, the cost for a Mercury Mariner Throttle Cable Repair is $150 with $55 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2006 Mercury MarinerL4-2.3LService typeThrottle Cable RepairEstimate$225.01Shop/Dealer Price$262.52 - $352.53
2007 Mercury MarinerV6-3.0LService typeThrottle Cable RepairEstimate$507.37Shop/Dealer Price$620.48 - $937.28
Show example Mercury Mariner Throttle Cable Repair prices

What is the Accelerator Cable all about?

The driver controls the speed or acceleration of the car with the help of the accelerator cable, or throttle cable. This cable forms a connection between the accelerator pedal and the throttle body. It has an outer casing made of metal and rubber, while the inner cable is built with metal wire. With repeated use and friction, the accelerator cable can become worn out and ragged, and becomes more susceptible to breaking. Keep an eye out for signs that indicate that you must replace the accelerator cable.

Keep in mind:

  • If the accelerator cable is broken or frayed, it cannot relay the signal to the engine. The engine, in turn, cannot open the butterfly valves and pump oxygen into the carburetor.
  • The accelerator cable might not perform optimally because of slack. Our mechanic will examine it carefully and check for signs of wear. If there aren’t any, they could eliminate the problem by simply tightening it.

How it's done:

  • The vehicle hood is raised and supported
  • The defective accelerator cable is removed
  • The new accelerator cable is installed
  • The throttle is exercised to make it operates smoothly without binding
  • The vehicle hood is closed and road tested for proper operation

Our recommendation:

It is advisable to get a mechanic to check the accelerator cable in your car if you notice the accelerator is abnormally inflexible and does not come back up right away. If you face a situation where the accelerator stops responding and you’re driving on a busy road, use the remaining momentum you have to pull over to the side of the road. Call and schedule an appointment with YourMechanic to fix this problem.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Accelerator Cable?

  • Need to press down hard on the accelerator for response
  • Engine does not respond immediately when you push down on the accelerator
  • Car jerking during cruise mode

How important is this service?

A faulty or broken accelerator cable can result in your car coming to complete halt in the middle of traffic or worse, on an incline. Typically, accelerator cables are highly durable, but you should request a mechanical inspection every six months to ensure that it remains in perfect working order.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee

Number of Mercury Mariner services completed
1749+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Mercury MECHANICS
600+
experts on our platform
Yourmechanic was featured in

New York Times NBC CBS Forbes INC Tech Crunch

Learn more about us

Meet some of our expert Mercury mechanics

Real customer reviews from Mercury owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(159)
Rating Summary
150
7
1
0
1
150
7
1
0
1

Breck

20 years of experience
681 reviews
Request Breck
Breck
20 years of experience
Request Breck
by April
Mercury Mariner V6-3.0L - Brake Pads Replacement (Front) - Houston, Texas
He came early and completed my repairs with a smile.

Michael

16 years of experience
606 reviews
Request Michael
Michael
16 years of experience
Request Michael
by Jeff
Mercury Mariner L4-2.3L Hybrid - Car does not shift from park to drive Inspection - Marietta, Georgia
Booked appointment online, Michael texted me if he can two hours earlier and I said ok. Then he came on time and found the problem with shift interlock solenoid after a couple of diagnostics. He tried to order part from dealer but it is discontinued. He also suggested me to buy a used one. Very nice and professional. Thanks!

Steve

15 years of experience
27 reviews
Request Steve
Steve
15 years of experience
Request Steve
by Jo
Mercury Mariner L4-2.5L - Brake Pads Replacement (Front) - Austin, Texas
Mr. McKeta was very professional and helpful! He was prompt and very kind. Answered my questions and was very quick. I appreciated his expertise!

Michael

36 years of experience
72 reviews
Request Michael
Michael
36 years of experience
Request Michael
by Odette
Mercury Mariner V6-3.0L - Battery Light is on - San Antonio, Texas
Mike went above and beyond to find out what was wrong with my car. He was upfront and honest. Definitely 5 star service!

Excellent Rating

(159)
Rating Summary
150
7
1
0
1
150
7
1
0
1
Number of Mercury Mariner services completed
1749+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Mercury MECHANICS
600+
experts on our platform
Yourmechanic was featured in

New York Times NBC CBS Forbes INC Tech Crunch

Learn more about us

Recent articles & questions

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Oil Temperature Sensor
If the temperature gauge gives false readings or does not move, you may need to replace the oil temperature sensor.
Read more
How Long Does a Windshield Wiper Refill Last?
Regardless Regardless of where you live, you will probably have to deal with rain and other forces of nature from time to time. This means that you will need to take the time to make sure that all of the...
Read more
10 Best Car Top Carriers for Roof Top Cargo & Storage
Storing equipment on the your car roof is a great way to optimize the space in your car. Thule's Sidekick box can carry up to 110 pounds of cargo.
Read more

What should I know about changing a tire with the TPMS system?

Flat tires happen. That’s why your Accord has a spare tire. You also have a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that monitors the air pressure in each tire. If it sees a drop in pressure, it turns on the Low...
Read more

Car dying when put into gear

Your concern can be as simple as a broken/dry rotten hose that may be allowing too much air into the engine. The ignition system must be well-tuned and the alternator must be capable of charging the battery during vehicle operation....
Read more

Window won't go down

Hello. This is a common issue that many 350Z owners encounter. The cause of the problem is usually due to a faulty window regulator but of course it could be a faulty switch, fuse, or window motor. I suggest getting...
Read more
  1. Home
  2. Estimates
  3. Mercury
  4. Mariner
  5. Throttle Cable Repair

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com

Read FAQ
GET A QUOTE