Put a fresh, direct link between your accelerator pedal and carburetor with the Pioneer Automotive Industries Carburetor Accelerator Cable CA-8968. It is a direct-fit replacement for the 1988-1990 Toyota Tercel. Pioneer builds this accelerator cable to OE specs as a high-quality replacement alternative. It pairs a durable steel inner cable with a polymer outer housing that shields the cable from corrosion and abrasion.
The accelerator cable is the mechanical connection that opens the carburetor throttle when you press the pedal. It also lets the throttle return toward idle when you release the pedal. The following are signs this part may need replacing:
Throttle linkage and carburetor faults can cause similar symptoms, so diagnose the cause before replacing the cable. After installation, check that the cable moves freely without binding and that the throttle returns fully to idle.
Interchange: 7818016160
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
What does the CA-8968 accelerator cable do?
It connects the accelerator pedal to the carburetor's throttle linkage, so pedal movement opens and closes the throttle. It uses a steel inner cable inside a polymer outer housing.
Which vehicles does the Pioneer CA-8968 fit?
The CA-8968 is listed for the 1988-1990 Toyota Tercel. See the Buyer's Guide tab for engine details.
What are signs my accelerator cable may need replacing?
Possible signs include a stiff or sticking pedal, a throttle that is slow to return to idle, or a frayed, kinked or slack cable. Check the linkage and carburetor too, since they can cause similar symptoms.
What part number does the CA-8968 interchange with?
The Pioneer CA-8968 cross-references to 7818016160, so it can replace a cable listed under that number.
What is the outer housing made of?
The outer housing is polymer. Pioneer states it protects the steel inner cable from corrosion and abrasion.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
