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Adjust Throttle Valve Cable Service

How much does a Adjust Throttle Valve Cable cost?

On average, the cost for a Pontiac Tempest Adjust Throttle Valve Cable is $95 with $0 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1962 Pontiac TempestL4-3.2LService typeAdjust Throttle Valve CableEstimate$114.99Shop/Dealer Price$124.99 - $132.49
1968 Pontiac TempestV8-6.6LService typeAdjust Throttle Valve CableEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
1964 Pontiac TempestL6-3.5LService typeAdjust Throttle Valve CableEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
1963 Pontiac TempestL4-3.2LService typeAdjust Throttle Valve CableEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$104.99 - $112.48
1966 Pontiac TempestL6-3.8LService typeAdjust Throttle Valve CableEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.02 - $112.55
1991 Pontiac TempestL4-2.2LService typeAdjust Throttle Valve CableEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
1965 Pontiac TempestL6-3.5LService typeAdjust Throttle Valve CableEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$109.87 - $117.28
1967 Pontiac TempestL6-3.8LService typeAdjust Throttle Valve CableEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$110.24 - $117.94
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What is the throttle valve cable all about?

The throttle valve cable is a key component of a transmission system. The throttle valve cable is responsible for maintaining proper shift feel, controlling line pressure, and both partial and full throttle downshifts. The throttle valve cable is connected to the throttle lever, and is responsible for controlling it. Regardless of how much torque your engine is generating, the throttle valve cable will be able to keep the shift feel and transmission line pressure in balance.

Keep in mind:

  • When the throttle valve cable is adjusted, the entire transmission system should be inspected.
  • Replacing the carburetor can sometimes make it impossible for the throttle valve cable to be properly adjusted.

Our recommendation:

Your transmission is one of the most important parts of your vehicle to service. During maintenance and tuneups every part of the suspension should be checked, including the throttle valve cable. Always follow your car’s suggested maintenance schedule for the transmission.

What are the common symptoms indicating you need to adjust the throttle valve cable?

  • Transmission (gear) does not shift properly

How important is this service?

The transmission is what is used to switch gears so that your vehicle runs smoothly and optimally. A key part of this system is the throttle lever, which keeps the shift feel and transmission line pressure in balance at all times. The throttle lever is controlled by the throttle valve cable. One of the key roles that the throttle lever and throttle valve cable play is that they’re responsible for downshifting your vehicle when it is going uphill. The throttle valve cable helps the engine find the right gear to maximize torque. When the throttle valve cable is not properly adjusted, a key component of the transmission is lost. Since the transmission is such a finely tuned machine, an unadjusted throttle valve cable can result in severe damage to the transmission.

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On time. A true gentleman. Skilled with cars that date over many years. He knows older cars including many classics. Younger mechanics probably would know know a thing about a 4BBL Carburetor. One can see that he has a true love of cars & the work he does. This is only one experience so I would hope to see him back when needed.

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Pontiac Tempest V8-5.3L - Pre-purchase Car Inspection - Laguna Niguel, California
Chris did a great job inspecting the vehicle, I live in GA and wanted to purchase a car in CA so I needed an unbiased third party to look at it for me. My primary concern was that the car was represented accurately in the online ad (there are a lot of scams online now), which he did, we had a great conversation after the inspection which did a lot to comfort my concerns. This was a "project" car and needed to be evaluated accordingly, it was something that I had planned on doing a restoration on so I knew it needed some work. My only critique is that when the car was delivered there was a little more rust than I had expected, I wish that he had pointed that out, I accept some of the responsibility for not asking enough questions during our conversation. Overall I am extremely happy with the inspection service and would highly recommend Chris .

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Pontiac Firebird V6-3.8L - Battery - Orlando, Florida
Did a great job, explained everything clearly.

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Pontiac Solstice L4-2.4L - Battery - Fresno, California
Good guy, attentive and respectful. I had a complicated procedure and he handled it with skill- thanks!

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