Heated throttle cable help

[tonyk72]

Towed the Max up to the lakes region and after a 90 minute trailer ride in 20 degee temps the throttle cable froze. I added the heated throttle cable kit last year and never really needed it until now. I managed to get the cable unstuck by tugging on it back and forth. I had the heater turned on riding around for 3 hours and its still sticky. Is the heated throttle cable effective for anybody? Wondering if I got this hooked up wrong or if its not working?

[amphibious drew]

I never had much luck with the heated cables on the IV's. I think it's just too long to really work effectively. I have heard rumors that the shorter cables on the II's will get really hot to the touch. Length is the only difference.

[msafi65]

A properly operating heated cable will loosen up and stay operational to below zero. it takes 10 -15 minutes to thaw but heats real well with the engine running. check for power at red wire and good ground at black wire. If both good, test heating element for 10 ohms resistance. Best to force some isopropyl alcohol through the cable with it warm and thawed. I use low pressure air about 20psi with a piece of 5/16 fuel hose clamped over engine end of cable. Put a rag over the throttle lever as it can splatter all over.

[tonyk72]

Thanks for the replies...The Max is sitting outside now and wont get started until morning. Its usually garaged and I never have these issues.

[jpswift1]

A properly operating heated cable will loosen up and stay operational to below zero. it takes 10 -15 minutes to thaw but heats real well with the engine running. check for power at red wire and good ground at black wire. If both good, test heating element for 10 ohms resistance. Best to force some isopropyl alcohol through the cable with it warm and thawed. I use low pressure air about 20psi with a piece of 5/16 fuel hose clamped over engine end of cable. Put a rag over the throttle lever as it can splatter all over.

Great tip! A frozen throttle cable can be a real headache for us living in the colder climates.

[tonyk72]

Should the heating coil be hot or warm to the touch?

[msafi65]

Usually just warm unless engine is running hard. It's enough to keep thawed. Iv fought with them for years before heated was available. I park my topless II with a bean can over the throttle. One rain storm or snow melt on the lever and here comes trouble.