How to replace a clutch cable

Did your clutch cable snap or otherwise start feeling squishy? In this how-to video we replace it in a 1st Gen Dodge Neon, though the procedure is largely the same for most modern passenger cars.

[@allanturton1637]

Thanks for the great video! I'm setting up to replace the cable on my HA4 Honda Acty; this was a great help!

[@isaiahdray]

thanks a bunch! You have a great talking voice and you get to the point etc. Thanks for showing what you can and showing all the steps possible. I appreciate it and I’m sure others do as well.

[@blastname8398]

The first one you received, the Pioneer Brand cable, It actually works fantastic. The problem was, you did not adjust the self adjusting mechanism down, to allow it to fit correctly. You honestly had me super worried, seeing this video, and at that time the Pioneer Clutch cable was already on its way to me. It was not difficult to install, with being adjusted down and using a breaker bar to disengage the clutch at the fork, it all went together in about 25-30 minutes! Otherwise, your video was very informative and helpful in every other way. Thank you!

[@MrLarryQ]

Interesting. I adjusted (lengthened) it for the Neon and it still didn't fit-- was your car a Neon as well? Congrats on getting it to fit, regardless.

[@markl.5605]

@@MrLarryQ I agree with you. I recently tried the Pioneer cable and it's a no-go with a First-Gen Neon. If you need a "breaker bar" to install it then it's not the cable you want to use. In my opinion, if the adjuster would adjust another inch shorter, meaning that the cable case when adjusted to its shortest, it would likely fit. In the end, I modded the broken stock cable with an adjuster at the firewall. I needed to cut away about 3/4 of the spring to relieve some tension at the TO bearing.

[@MrLarryQ]

@@markl.5605 I did everything I could to get the Pioneer cable to fit, adjusted the screw more times than I could count. Last thing I wanted was to return it and get the more expensive factory / Mopar one, but that's what I had to do. Caveat Emptor.

[@bravethewildgaming8139]

Thank you sir!! Very informative!

[@joeharvie8362]

Well done!

[@Johnboooy]

Awesome video. Thx for the help. Ima try and replace mine this weekend.

[@MrLarryQ]

You can do it. My advice, summed up-- get as close to a factory / OEM cable as you can and other than crawling under the dashboard, upside down, it's not that hard.

[@gamercoolapple1]

thank you! doing a manual swap forgot how it went

[@spanmarx]

very beautiful illustraions

[@Dinkymaster7]

Thanks, helped me

[@Oystersgetclamydia]

Good explanation..

[@Neonrt131]

i actually bought oem mopar cable off amazon and it is not reaching, someone mentioned that inside the passenger compartment it has to be fully seated to release the cable auto tensioning function,

[@eddieed7830]

Thank You So So Much 🇱🇾

[@markedits9284]

thank you!

[@flyable441]

I cant find a clutch cable for my car because itd not produced anymore and my old one is worm. Can i repair it with a clutch cable repair kit?

[@Adam-rt1lc]

I know this comment was 3 months ago but check local junkyards or eBay

[@linalea7646]

Great video. Mine just broke today. I'm going to replace mine.

[@johnnyswag2802]

Mine on my Focus busted just yesterday. May 7

[@Glockknocks]

Did your car randomly just start not going in gear that’s what mine has done

[@JohanArmoed]

My Polo 2001 keep on snapping the cable.

[@thelordofdarkness141]

Good video

[@larryquantz195]

Thanks-- I hope it was useful!

[@xAKALISx]

Great, I've got that exact part that didn't work for you and I've got the same problem

[@M3GAN3116]

Does cable need to be greased ? Thanks

[@larryquantz195]

No, you shouldn't need to grease anything, especially if it's a factory replacement.