Pioneer Automotive Industries Automatic Transmission Detent Cable P/N:CA-2021
Link throttle input to your automatic transmission's downshift control with the Pioneer Automatic Transmission Detent Cable CA-2051. It installs as a direct-fit replacement for the 1991-1998 Mazda Protege with an automatic transmission. See the Buyer's Guide tab for engine details.
The detent cable links throttle movement to the transmission's detent (kickdown) control. That signal tells the transmission when to downshift as you press the accelerator further. Pioneer builds this cable as a high-quality replacement alternative:
Signs this cable may need replacing include:
Other faults can cause these symptoms, so diagnose the transmission before replacing parts. Consult the vehicle service information for correct cable routing and adjustment.
Interchange: 4442 · FU6321600M
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
What does an automatic transmission detent cable do?
It links throttle movement to the automatic transmission's detent (kickdown) control, so the transmission can downshift as you press the accelerator further.
What vehicles does Pioneer CA-2051 fit?
It is a direct-fit replacement for the 1991-1998 Mazda Protege. See the Buyer's Guide tab for engine details and the full application list.
What is the Pioneer CA-2051 cable made of?
It has a durable steel inner cable inside a polymer outer housing. The housing protects the cable from corrosion and abrasion.
What part numbers does CA-2051 interchange with?
Pioneer CA-2051 interchanges with 4442 and FU6321600M.
How can I tell if my detent cable is failing?
Possible signs are a frayed, kinked or binding cable, no kickdown downshift under hard acceleration, or late or harsh shifts. Diagnose the cause first, since other faults can cause these symptoms.
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