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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 07:32 PM
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So I'm messing around trying to get the idle below 1,000 rpm's using this Haynes/Chilton manual. I'm reading everything its throwing at me when I get to this note that reads:

Note: On 2000 and later models the throttle control system is electronic. There is no mechanical cable, but rather a throttle position sensor at the pedal and electronic motor at the throttle body.

Checking VIN's and all that technical data and I sure enough have a 2002 Trans Am WS6 with an LS1 w/T56 ... So why I have a throttle cable? Or is this manual confused? Any help would be great
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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 07:45 PM
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There was never DBW on any Fbody's.
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Old Dec 23, 2013 | 04:53 PM
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All LS1 Camaros and Firebirds had cable actuated throttle bodies. The book you have is incorrect.
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Old Dec 23, 2013 | 09:24 PM
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Chitlins manureals have always sucked. Buy the Helm
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Old Dec 23, 2013 | 09:42 PM
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i believev it was a chiltins manual i bought that had 3 separate diagrams for XJ serpentine belt configurations for my 96 cherokee and none of them were what my 96 cherokee had.

those manuals SUCK!
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