FZJ80 throttle Cable swap/adjust

[zrschmd]

Hi Guys,

I am new to the Forum but i habe been reading quite intensely since the beginning of 2024 as by then i have bought my 80 Series.

I do experience following Problem with the 80:

When i am on the Highway doing about 50-55 mph and going uphill, i cant get it to downshift by pressing the throttle all the way down (Kickdown).

Sometimes in the same Situation i might get it to down shift if i lift the foot completely off the accelerator and then quickly press it all the way down (this only works sometimes).

i already replaced the original cable that goes from the accelerarotpedal to the throttlebody and also changed from a 35 inch tire back to a 33 inch (because of the swissmountain roads and crazy Gas prices here… which didnt affect this problem in any way.

The next thing i am going to replace is the cable that goes from the throttlebody to the transmission.

My 80 is a VX 1993 Petrol 4.5l.

I found out that the original cable is no longer produced for this model so i ordered the successor with the Partnumber: 35520-60111.

On this cable i dont see a bead that you need to adjust the cable accodingly to the Servicemanual.

Is this the right Cable?
Is there any chance that the Cable will fix my Problem?

Thanks for your replies and inputs.
The pictures are there just for entertainment

-Patrick

 

[Kernal]

Which automatic transmission does your 80 Series have, A440, A442, A343?? You can look on the VIN plate or tell us
the actual model (also on the VIN plate) of 80 Series. It may be something like FZJ80R-GNMEU or FZJ80R-GNPEKQ etc

The new cable (35520-60111) should have a barrel type lug (cylindrical) on both ends but may not have the little bead.

Edited for clarity

 

[smorkington]

It’s not a kick down it’s line pressure adjustment

 

[CharlieS]

The FSM for my '94 FZJ has a dimension that you measure to adjust the cable if it doesn't have the little marker.

 

[Kernal]

"It’s not a kick down it’s line pressure adjustment"

Throttle cable is Toyota's terminology.

"Kick Down Cable" is an older term that may not apply to some newer transmissions ie: if they're "controlled by wire" via the accelerator pedal position
but most people who've been around longer than 15 minutes know it as the "kick-down" cable (vernacular usage of the term) ie: you press the accelerator pedal hard and the transmission downshifts (due to that cable being connected to the transmission).

https://www.cars.com/articles/what-does-kickdown-mean-in-an-automatic-transmission-1420690417731/