Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Accelerator Cable Check And Adjustment
- Turn A/C and lamps OFF. Inspect and adjust at no load.
- Warm engine until stabilized at idle.
- Confirm idle speed is at standard value.
Standard value: 700 plus/minus 100 r/min
- Stop engine, [ignition switch: "LOCK" (OFF) position.]
- Confirm there are no sharp bends in the accelerator cable.
- Check the inner cable for correct slack.
Standard value: 1.0 - 2.0 mm (0.04 - 0.08 inch)
- If there is too much slack or no slack, adjust play by the following procedures.
- Loosen the adjusting bolt to release the cable.
- Move the plate until the inner cable play is at the standard value, and then tighten the adjusting bolt.
- After adjusting, check that the throttle lever is touching the stopper.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.