1990 tercel kick down cable adjustment?

[Greensleeves]

My wife has a 90 tercel, and just won't shift right. Any tips for adjusting the kick down cable. Thx

[rhynes]

First of all, check the deflection of your TV (Throttle valve) cable. I think there should be about 1.4 inch of deflection. If there's too much slack, it definitely won't shift properly.

These cars have problematic carbs... I've been fighting with the gf's 90 for a while now. Runs like a charm now but hard on gas in the city. Hwy is great tho.

[rhynes]

Also, have you checked the tranny fluid level???

[Greensleeves]

Originally Posted by rhynes

First of all, check the deflection of your TV (Throttle valve) cable. I think there should be about 1.4 inch of deflection. If there's too much slack, it definitely won't shift properly.

These cars have problematic carbs... I've been fighting with the gf's 90 for a while now. Runs like a charm now but hard on gas in the city. Hwy is great tho.

Thx for the tip I'll check that out tomm. I checked her tranny fluid first that's what I thought it was. I'll let ya know how i make out Thx

[rhynes]

whoops, that should be 1/4 inch, not 1.4 inch.

Sorry.