[WilliamTK1974]

I was changing out the valve cover gasket on my 1996 Cherokee, and was moving the cables and bracket out of the way. Throttle cable uses a ball and socket, cruise control uses a slip on clip, and the kickdown cable uses the same kind of clip.

Not sure what I did, but the kickdown clip broke off at the place where it attaches with the other cables to the throttle lever.

I just got new tires... Is there a quick and dependable way to fix this?

Thank you,
-William

 

[4.3L XJ]

Best to show us a pic

 

[WilliamTK1974]

Sorry, I don't have a way of getting a good pic in right this moment, but this thread will show what I'm taking about:

Need help ASAP. Transmission kickdown cable clip broke - Jeep Cherokee Forum

Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here - Need help ASAP. Transmission kickdown cable clip broke - 2000 jeep cherokee sport v6 4.0L Just broke the clip for the transmission kickdown cable. How will this effect my driving?? Can I purchase a replacement clip from...

www.cherokeeforum.com

 

[4.3L XJ]

You won't find a quick fix for that. You will need another cable. Wrecking yard is your friend there

 

[Robertaterrill]

I was changing out the valve cover gasket on my 1996 Cherokee, and was moving the cables and bracket out of the way. Throttle cable uses a ball and socket, cruise control uses a slip on clip, and the kickdown cable uses the same kind of clip.

Not sure what I did, but the kickdown clip broke off at the place where it attaches with the other cables to the throttle lever.

I just got new tires... Is there a quick and dependable way to fix this?

Thank you,
-William

If it is the same clip that is used on the cruise control end, they sell a repair kit for it on Amazon.

 

[WilliamTK1974]

If it is the same clip that is used on the cruise control end, they sell a repair kit for it on Amazon.

Like this?

https://www.amazon.com/ATP-Automotive-YR-100-Detent-Cable/dp/B000NVW2LG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

 

[Robertaterrill]

Like this?

https://www.amazon.com/ATP-Automotive-YR-100-Detent-Cable/dp/B000NVW2LG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

Yes, that is the clip I used it when my cruise control cable end broke. I carry a spare in my tool box as they are fairly cheap.

 

[InfamousJeep]

I was changing out the valve cover gasket on my 1996 Cherokee, and was moving the cables and bracket out of the way. Throttle cable uses a ball and socket, cruise control uses a slip on clip, and the kickdown cable uses the same kind of clip.

Not sure what I did, but the kickdown clip broke off at the place where it attaches with the other cables to the throttle lever.

I just got new tires... Is there a quick and dependable way to fix this?

Thank you,
-William

There is kknd of a quick fix. You can use a hot knife or even a dremel. You can cut the back of a new clip to get the cable off. Slip it on the old cable and use a plastic epoxy to seal up where you cut. Fixed

 

[Robertaterrill]

I was changing out the valve cover gasket on my 1996 Cherokee, and was moving the cables and bracket out of the way. Throttle cable uses a ball and socket, cruise control uses a slip on clip, and the kickdown cable uses the same kind of clip.

Not sure what I did, but the kickdown clip broke off at the place where it attaches with the other cables to the throttle lever.

I just got new tires... Is there a quick and dependable way to fix this?

Thank you,
-William

Amazon sells a repair kit to fix this problem.
ATP Automotive YR-100 Detent Cable End