The A442F cable is still available 
Kick-down cable trouble (2 Viewers)
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The A442F cable is still available
Thats because *insert some comment about one tranny being better than the other.*
Unfortunately, yes. I guess it's a supply/demand issue. Maybe you're the only person that ever had an issue with one. Thankfully most of the parts I've needed lately can be found new in the Middle East or @NLXTACY or used from one of the fabulous vendors or members on Mud.
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I scoured the "Parting Out" section and found a kickdown cable from @TurboDennis who overnighted it for me. Next time, that is where I will go first.
Anycase, I removed the old cable (had to drop the crossmember to get to the little bolt on the cable) and installed the new one. Works great. Cable engages and pops back just like it should. It was a frustrating job, but I am glad that it is done. Tomorrow, I will fill the transmission with ATF, flush the rest of the system, and give it a whirl.
Unfortunately didn't get pictures of the process. However, I would suggest that you start cussing before hunting that little bolt. I ended up having to get both arms around the transmission and get that bolt by feeling for it.
Here are some pictures of the cable that I removed. I dont think any amount of lube would have done this cable any good.
Anycase, I removed the old cable (had to drop the crossmember to get to the little bolt on the cable) and installed the new one. Works great. Cable engages and pops back just like it should. It was a frustrating job, but I am glad that it is done. Tomorrow, I will fill the transmission with ATF, flush the rest of the system, and give it a whirl.
Unfortunately didn't get pictures of the process. However, I would suggest that you start cussing before hunting that little bolt. I ended up having to get both arms around the transmission and get that bolt by feeling for it.
Here are some pictures of the cable that I removed. I dont think any amount of lube would have done this cable any good.
Good luck with those guys......
Go to a speedo shop they usually make throttle cables too and bring in your kick down complete and have them make one, and if they cannot try Promotion motor cycle parts they make custom cables too and I am sure they could fab something up, but you need to send in your cable if there are any special parts .
Yeah the A343F is the better of the 3 trannies used in the 80 Series 
What's the length on that cable?
Anyone have any tips for lubricating the cable? Mine doesn’t return when I let off the throttle
Update: Lexuspartsnow still carries the 35520-60140 kickdown cable for 96/97s
JaketheSSnake
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Ordered, order was canceled. Probably a mistake unless someone beat me to it and bought the last one they had.
My order got canceled too. Apparently I spoke to soon
Liquid Wrench "Chain and Cable Lube" is what I used when my throttle cable was notchy.
Thanks! I’ll give it a try
If you do a quick search in the "Discontinued Parts" thread, you'll notice Onur already advised it's discontinued.
If he says so, it is so.
JaketheSSnake
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I knew this going in, but when someone says something like this is in stock, I'm not hesitating on pulling the trigger. It's usually just an error like this (it happens a lot) so it doesn't hurt to try unless it's a shady website.
This discontinue parts list has had me wondering if, when the time comes, if it comes, that my power train, or a portion of it, requires major work or replacement, would it be wise to just do a repower with more modern power train components. Or, kick this habit all together.
It's only money.
Enough said....
I heard that we’re discontinued. I thought I found an Indiana Jones level lost treasure trove because they said they had them in stock
