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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 11:05 PM
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From: Charlotte, NC
Car: 88/Form 86/Z28 87 Trans
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Transmission: 700r4 x3
TV cable Stuck

Hey Guys Ive been tring to adjust my tv cable for all that im worth
but i cant get that damn little button to press in (copperish D) any suggestions or solutions greatly appreatted\
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 11:21 PM
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From: conway, s.c.
Car: 1989 Iroc-Z
Engine: 5.7L TPI
Transmission: 700R4
push in the button and pull back on the black cable, then take and slowly open your throttle wide open. You will hear a ratcheting sound as you do this. After you have opened the throttle wide open, release it and the tv cable is adjusted properly.

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Old Oct 30, 2003 | 03:20 AM
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the buttons can be a little tricky.

Usually i just get a pair of curved channel locks, put one jaw on the backside of the housing, one on the button and squeeze ever so slightly.
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Old Oct 30, 2003 | 11:51 AM
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RJR I've Tried that but never at the same time as pulling the Cable is that why i cant do it right im such a newb some times
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Old Oct 30, 2003 | 12:48 PM
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Some TV cables do NOT ratchet and must be adjusted manually. This is tricky becuase there has to be the right amount of tension on them.

The first TV cable I bought from NAPA did not adjust by ratcheting. I returned it and bought one from GM just so I could be sure it was setup right.

Do yourself a favor if you have a non-ratcheting TV cable. Go to your local GM dealer and get one from them. Its about $40, but well worth it.
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Old Oct 30, 2003 | 06:32 PM
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Car: 88/Form 86/Z28 87 Trans
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Im just not sure im pressing the button down hard enough ...it doesnt feel like its moving but im pressing for all the life of me
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