Where the Hell to get a T/V cable?!?!?!

[92GNZ28]

Where can I get a T/V or Detent cable for my '87 GN. Freakin' nobody has these things!

 

[brian]

I just got one from the dealer I work at. List is around $130. OUCH!!

 

[1QUICK85]

Why not post in the parts wanted section.

 

[johnsTT]

I just got one for my 84 at Carquest. It was only 30 bucks or so, and it took care of the problem. Talk about a win-win situation.

 

[ajt86]

i cant find one either- i work at a dealer i refuse to pay 130$ for it lol. ive been to every parts place around here no one can get it for me.

 

[ZR1TR]

O'Reillys

Supposedly they have one for my car that I ordered. Haven't been by yet to look, but he swears it is the right length (I think its it 37/39 compared to 34") The price is about 25 bucks I'll try to go by and pick it up today and let you know.

Jonathan

 

[FlyinGN]

The aftermarket one for my 87 was too short. And as far as I know all of the aftermarkets are too short. I had to get an oem one..

 

[KevinB]

Originally posted by FlyinGN
The aftermarket one for my 87 was too short. And as far as I know all of the aftermarkets are too short. I had to get an oem one..

I just went through the samething. Everyone I found was a little too short. I had to bite the bullet and buy the OEM one for 145

 

[RICHIE HIGH PSI]

$130.00 is cheap insurance for a $1500.00 trans!!!!!!!!!
Do not be cheap as it will bite you in the end!!!.

 

[ZR1TR]

Part Picked Up

Well I finally made it to O'Reilly's and in my hand is what they claim to be the correct TV cable for 87 Regal Turbo. It's Pioneer Part # CA-1937 and it is labeled a Detent Cable (they will never learn) Hopefully I have enough daylight left to pull the old one and compare. The actual plastic sleeve is 34 inches and the cable is 37+. I think it will work.

For those who have bought the OEM replacements that are not correct is the the part you bought. I want to save myself the time and trouble if it is no bueno.

Thanks

Jonathan

 

[FlyinGN]

I know for a fact the the Poineer that I had was too short. Hopefully they corrected this on yours.. Otherwise its not gonna work.

 

[ZR1TR]

Thanks,

That's what I was wondering. I am going to call Pioneer and find out what the deal is. You probably don't know the part # you tried do you?


Jonathan

 

[ZR1TR]

Pioneer are Fools

Just talked to tech guy at Pioneer and he said they don't make TV cables at all. (Which is obviously false because I have one.) So I said lets not argue over semantics let's call it a Detent Cable.

Anyway got past that and he told me the major vendors, AutoZone, O'Reilly', etc. have it wrong. Pioneer doesn't list a part for our application. I told him that it would be nice if they could manufacture the same "Detent Cable" only a few inches longer because there is a demand for them among certain enthusiasts.

Sure no problem, just need a minimum order of 30,000. I don't think there were that many total TRs even produced. So unless another application (Monte Carlos, Camaros, etc) have 200-4Rs and need the same exact part, it looks like we will be taking it up the from GM dealers.

Jonathan