Why heated throttle?

[45js45]

I seen this is a option on newer models but what good is it?

[Mike]

If water gets in the throttle cable and sits for a little bit in freezing temperatures then you can't use the throttle. Sometimes it will even break if you try to force it.

Even just driving in the snow for a while can get moisture in there and cause it to freeze. If you're like me and live somewhere that only experiences below-freezing temperatures a few nights each year then it's not a big deal but for those that live in cold weather climates it can be a nightmare.

You can pour some antifreeze into the tunnel but that doesn't work quite as well as the heated throttle cable.

[jpswift1]

Living in Western NY I can say that I have experienced my throttle cables freezing on all of my machines many times. A heated throttle cable saves the day whenever the temperature dips below 32 degrees, because just as Mike said, any moisture that is in the throttle cable will cause a problem.

[Moike]

A simple fix

When I installed the Pontiac engine in my MaxII I also wanted to eliminate the throttle cable freezing problem. My fix was to completely remove the sheath and have it only at the crucial points with clamps.
By having no sheath, I have no trouble.
Living in New Brunswick Canada. We get freezing weather.
Moike

[jerrynuss]

That is a good idea since the cable doesn't really have to move very much anyway. As long as it doesn't rub or get worn on anything that is a good plan.