Viper RT-10 V10-8.0L VIN E (1997)
Throttle Cable/Linkage: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine - Lack of Wide Open Performance
NO: 14-02-97
GROUP: Fuel System
DATE: May 16, 1997
SUBJECT:
Lack Of Performance At Full Wide Open Throttle
MODELS:
1996 - 1997 (SR) Viper
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO 1996-1997 VIPER COUPES/1997 VIPER ROADSTERS.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Lack of performance at wide open throttle.
DIAGNOSIS:
Inspect the throttle cable bracket. If the throttle cable bracket is at the far rearward position, remove the air inlet hose. With the accelerator pedal held to
the floor, visually inspect the throttle blade position. If the throttle blades are not straight up (wide open) perform the Repair Procedure. If the throttle
cable bracket is not at the far rearward position the throttle cable should be adjusted following the procedure in the 1997 Viper Service Manual
(Publication Number 81-270-7150) on page 14-10.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
04848836AB
Bracket, Throttle Cable
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves the replacement of the throttle cable bracket and adjusting the throttle cable.
1.
Remove the throttle cable from the throttle body cam lever.
2.
Disconnect the throttle cable from the throttle cable bracket.
3.
Remove the two bolts from the throttle cable bracket and discard the bracket (Figure 1).
4.
Install the new throttle cable bracket and tighten the two bolts finger tight.
5.
Install the throttle cable into the throttle cable bracket.
6.
Attach the throttle cable to the throttle body cam lever.
