Good evening,

I attempted to adjust my accelerator cable today ('97 1.3 MPI) in the manner described in the Haynes manual. Unfortunately it appears that the clip which is used to adjust the cable is missing. Would this be a part stocked by a Skoda dealer ? Any idea how much it might cost ?

Just over a year ago the accelerator cable snapped and was replaced at a garage (non-Skoda) The Haynes manual suggests that the cable should be adjusted so that the throttle valve just touches the end stop when the pedal is fully depressed. It appears that even with the clip fitted there is no way that the throttle valve can turn this far (Too much slack in the cable) - is it possible that the routing of the cable is wrong ? The accelerator pedal has recently began to sits well below the level of the brake pedal.

Thanks for youe help.

A dealer should be able to order one for you, it will cost pennies part number 992929486 it is 6mm. Did they fit the correct cable?, there are a few part numbers and it depends whether the car has power steering or not (read on the parts sytem for vehicles with air conditioning). Can you do a temporary repair with a cable tie or piece of wire?

Thanks Fordfan.

Unless there was a bodge performed at the same time the cable was fitted I'm fairly sure that the cable is correct - the linkage was fine until recently. I tried with a cable tie yesterday but was wary that it might cause the cable to seize. Might try again today with a piece of wire.

Is there a parts list available for this car anywhere ? I notice that this part is not in the jhmbutt mail order catalogue.

I used a cable tie for a temporary 'fix' when the circlip - part name securing ring - went missing from my Felicia 1.6. Incidentally, after replacing it the throttle body needed readapting to get the engine idling and running correctly again.