Honda Trans Throttle control cable

[bustednutz]

Hi, I was just wondering if any of you have any experience with adjusting the throttle control cable that leads to the transmission on 94-97 Accords.
Mine has been hanging on too long between shifting. I found some info online and some of it is conflicting about the adjustment of the throttle cable (TV) cable.
I made some basic adjustments at the locknut of the cable and it seems to have smoothed out the shifts some.

I'm just looking to get correct info about the proper adjustment of this cable.
Some say shorten the cable to get better shifts, some say lengthen it to get better shifts.
Anyone know the proper way to tackle this?

 

[The_Jeff]

Define "better."

Usually shortening tightens up the shifts so the trans thinks you have your foot deeper in the gas.

 

[bustednutz]

Originally Posted By: eljefino
Define "better."

Usually shortening tightens up the shifts so the trans thinks you have your foot deeper in the gas.


Thats just it......one mans better is another mans worse.
I use a pretty light foot on the throttle. So I don't like it when the shifts need to go into higher RPMs before they engage. I have new fluid to do a couple drain and fills with as well. I am gonna do those this weekend.
It just seems that the RPMs hang on too high before they shift into the next gear.
When I put my foot "into it" it shifts great. But in traffic the shift points hang on too long before engaging into the next gear.

 

[The_Jeff]

You could have a gunked up governor. Maybe the fluid change will help it. Beware the too-loose TV cable, this often also influences line pressure and you can burn up your clutches if it isn't set up right for the load being put through it.